# Identity V vs BUD

The clearest difference is rating: Identity V at 4.7 against BUD's 4.3. Identity V also leads on ratings volume (133K vs 10K) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). BUD's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 43%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Identity V sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BUD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Identity V holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Identity V has 133K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Identity V's written reviews are positive against 57% of BUD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Identity V ships an update every 2 weeks, BUD weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Identity V | BUD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (133K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identity-v/id1347780764/reviews)** | [4.3 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bud-create-design-and-play/id1590291415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **133K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | **56.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 456 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NetEase Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/874255382) | [BUD INTERACTIVE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654137167) |

## What reviewers say

### Identity V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identity-v/id1347780764)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Action, #60 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #130 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Experience a thrilling 1v4 asymmetrical horror game with a unique gothic art style and mysterious storylines. As a survivor, cooperate to escape or play as the hunter to track down your prey. Explore an abandoned manor and uncover dark secrets.

**Highlights:** 1v4 asymmetrical combats, Survivor cooperation and escape, Hunter gameplay, Gothic visual style, Mysterious storylines, Randomized map adjustments, Distinct character selection

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60Echoes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 185Echoes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 305Echoes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 690Echoes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Lunar New Year Package 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2025 Echo Package 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1308 Echoes | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2025Echoes | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3330Echoes | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6590Echoes | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent art style and design
- 🕹️ Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes
- 🕹️ Interesting character abilities
- 💰 Reasonable pricing and monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Imbalanced matchmaking and character power
- 🔒 Lack of server stability and high ping issues
- 🤖 Problematic camping behavior by hunters
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for cosmetics
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and connection issues
- Glitches with pallet/window interactions
- Inconsistent hitboxes and abilities

**Requested features**

- Voice chat functionality
- More diverse map selection
- Improved character balancing
- Penalties for hunter camping
- Increased rewards for in-game progression


### BUD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bud-create-design-and-play/id1590291415)

Design unique avatars with extensive clothing customization and create interactive 3D worlds. Explore millions of user-generated games and items in a vibrant community marketplace. Unleash your imagination and build your own experiences.

**Highlights:** Avatar customization, Design custom clothing, Build interactive 3D experiences, Explore user-created games, Community marketplace, Draw and create outfits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 BUD Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 320 BUD Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Monthly Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Value Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Packs | $6.99 | one-time |
| 650 BUD Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1320 BUD Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3320 BUD Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| SVIP Annual Pass | $59.99 | one-time |
| 6680 BUD Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable avatars and clothing
- 🤝 Ability to make friends and interact
- 🎮 Fun games and experiences to explore
- 🌟 Cute and creative overall design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐞 Glitches and bugs, especially in building mode
- 🕹️ Difficult camera and movement controls
- 💰 Many features locked behind VIP paywall
- 🔍 Lack of search and organization for content

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts and progress being lost after updates
- Frequent crashes and black screens
- Issues with joining friends and full servers
- Clothing and props not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality for building
- Improve camera controls and movement
- Expand clothing and customization options
- Implement a search feature for games and items
- Allow players to view their published creations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Identity V free?

Identity V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BUD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Identity V or BUD?

Identity V is rated higher. Identity V averages 4.7 out of 5 from 133K ratings, while BUD averages 4.3 from 10K ratings.

### Do Identity V or BUD have ads?

Both Identity V and BUD show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Identity V or BUD?

Identity V ships an update every 2 weeks, and BUD weekly. Most recently, Identity V was updated on November 6, 2026 and BUD on November 6, 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.*