# N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. vs Ice Scream 8

The clearest difference is rating: Ice Scream 8 at 4.7 against N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.'s 4.0. Ice Scream 8 also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 55%) and ratings volume (16K vs 2K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Ice Scream 8 sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ice Scream 8 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ice Scream 8 has 16K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Ice Scream 8's.

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. ships an update every 6 weeks, Ice Scream 8 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. | Ice Scream 8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbots/id1268267133/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-scream-8-horror-games/id6467519485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **86.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 365 MB | 982 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) | [KEPLERIANS SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/692765725) |

## What reviewers say

### N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbots/id1268267133)

Explore the terrifying Backrooms and escape from a relentless pursuit of meme-inspired enemies. Navigate mazes, outsmart cunning foes, and compete with friends for the best escape times. Can you survive the chase and share your high scores?

**Highlights:** Backrooms exploration, Meme-based enemy pursuit, Maze navigation, Competitive escape challenges, Friend record sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Zoonomaly pack. Sale! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sprunki pack. Sale! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of Skipits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of Skipits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zoonomaly pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of Money | $2.99 | one-time |
| Backroom Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tralalero Offer | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Variety of skins and characters
- 💡 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- 5th map not working properly
- Custom NextBot audio issues
- Inability to skip certain ads

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Improve custom NextBots functionality
- Add more levels and maps
- Implement controller support


### Ice Scream 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-scream-8-horror-games/id6467519485)

Help a group of friends escape a factory filled with puzzles, mini-games, and terrifying enemies. Uncover the past and face the final boss in this thrilling horror adventure.

**Highlights:** Solve puzzles and mini-games, Escape from Rod's factory, Face multiple villains, Explore new and old locations, Unlock true ending, Customization store, Final boss showdown

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Frosty Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tuned traps | $3.99 | one-time |
| Santa J.'s helpers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collector's pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2700 Frosty Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Designer traps | $7.99 | one-time |
| Winter Nightmares | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Enemies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Group makeover | $12.99 | one-time |
| Turbo upgrades | $14.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Megapack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Collector's pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10500 Frosty Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dream jobs | $29.99 | one-time |
| Black-tie Enemies | $29.99 | one-time |
| Collector's pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Collector's pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| 32000 Frosty Coins Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Great heroes and villains | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Great finale to beloved series
- 🤩 Incredible animations
- 💯 Spectacular gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes during cutscenes
- 🐢 Slow player movement speed
- 🤯 Confusing weapon mechanics
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Customization menu not working after completing hard mode
- Glitches when exiting van escape sequence
- Disappearing weapons after loading the game
- Inability to move after completing hamster parkour
- Black screen and crashes during cutscenes

**Requested features**

- Ability to play as Rod
- More skins for characters and items
- Continuation of the franchise
- Faster recovery from mini-rod shocks
- Save option during van escape sequence


## Frequently asked questions

### Is N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. free?

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ice Scream 8 free?

Ice Scream 8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. or Ice Scream 8?

Ice Scream 8 is rated higher. N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Ice Scream 8 averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. or Ice Scream 8 have ads?

Both N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. and Ice Scream 8 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. or Ice Scream 8?

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ice Scream 8 every 3 weeks. Most recently, N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ice Scream 8 on November 1, 2026.

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