# N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. vs Playground Mod

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. at 13.0 against Playground Mod's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Playground Mod sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. against 4.0 for Playground Mod. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 55% and 56% positive.

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. ships an update every 6 weeks, Playground Mod every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. | Playground Mod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbots/id1268267133/reviews) | [4.0 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-mod/id6477358134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **55.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 365 MB | 1.7 GB |
| 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) | [Vladimir Chernenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396190582) |

## 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


### Playground Mod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-mod/id6477358134)

Explore a vast open world with diverse maps and unique characters. Customize your avatar, build your empire, and embark on thrilling journeys with various transport options. Regular updates keep the adventure fresh.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Character customization, Intuitive construction mechanics, Diverse maps and characters, Multiple transport modes, Continuous content updates

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Boss | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold crowbar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Huggy | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Alphabet Characters | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Titans Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Xmas pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sonics Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halldivers pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Toilets Characters Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,100 Gold Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Titans Mecha Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Global pack | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Decent graphics and physics
- 💡 Ability to spawn various characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads disrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent character colors and visuals
- Inability to interact with or control spawned characters
- Unlock issues with certain content packs

**Requested features**

- Add more characters from popular franchises
- Implement multiplayer functionality
- Improve character abilities and behaviors
- Reduce reliance on ads or offer ad-free option


## 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 Playground Mod free?

Playground Mod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. and Playground Mod are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2K and 4.6K ratings respectively.

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

Both N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. and Playground Mod show ads.

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

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Playground Mod every 2 months. Most recently, N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. was updated on September 27, 2026 and Playground Mod on September 28, 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.*