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

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Play at none against N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.'s 12. Play also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.'s advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 114) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

Play holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. has 2K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Play's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. ships an update every 6 weeks, Play weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. | Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbots/id1268267133/reviews) | **[4.3 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-box-adventure/id6476747189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | **55.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 365 MB | 755 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) | [Umair Manzoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650202435) |

## 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


### Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-box-adventure/id6476747189)

Create your own open-world game, design landscapes, and build characters. Engage in shooting battles with your custom allies and enemies. Assemble a dream team from various inspirations and conquer the sandbox world.

**Highlights:** Open-world game creation, Craft allies and enemies, Unlimited shooting battles, Customizable landscapes, Variety of weapons, Assemble dream teams

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 Play free?

Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Play is rated higher. N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Play averages 4.3 from 114 ratings.

### Do N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. or Play have ads?

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. shows ads; Play does not.

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

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Play weekly. Most recently, N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Play on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*