Comparison

Teslagrad vs Ugly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Teslagrad

Explore a hand-drawn world as a young boy with electromagnetic powers. Solve magnetic puzzles and overcome challenges in a forgotten tower to uncover its secrets. This 2D puzzle-platformer offers a unique art style and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn graphics
  • Unique art style
  • Electromagnetic powers gameplay
  • Visual storytelling
  • Old-school boss fights
  • MFI controller support
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In the Kingdom of Elektropia, a king rules with an iron fist, combating and destroying a sect of technological wizards who have a massive tower in the middle of the city named Teslagrad. Teslagrad is a 2D puzzle-platformer with action elements where magnetism and other electromagnetic powers are the key to go throughout the game, and thereby discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower. Embark on an adventure as a young boy armed with ancient Teslamancer technology. Forge your path through the Tesla Tower and overcome the huge variety of challenges and enigmas. Released first on PC with over 1,6 million copies sold, we’re proud to share with you this experience carefully adapted for mobile devices. Main Features: ● Hand-made graphics / Unique Art Style ● Innovative gameplay with different mechanics to unlock ● Visual storytelling! No texts, just the game and you ● Old-school boss fights! ● Support MFI controllers ● One time payment to download (Absolutely NO ads and NO in-app payments) If you experience any issue with Teslagrad, please contact our customer support at playdigious@gmail.com and give us as much information as possible on your problem.

About

Ugly

A dark fairytale puzzle-platformer where you use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenges and explore a tormented nobleman's psyche. Unravel a text-less narrative through mind-bending puzzles and epic boss battles in a visually stunning world.

Highlights
  • Innovative mirror mechanic for puzzle-solving
  • Deep, text-less narrative
  • Visually stunning art style
  • Mind-bending puzzle rooms
  • Epic boss battles
  • Controller support
Features
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Embark on an unforgettable voyage through a tormented nobleman's psyche in "Ugly," a dark fairytale turned mobile puzzle-platformer. Navigate a world awash in tragedy, armed with an innovative mirror mechanic that allows you to face puzzles—and yourself—like never before. Dive deep into the enigmatic world of "Ugly" and get ready to confront truths as unsettling as they are enlightening. Are you brave enough to face what's hidden in the mirror? Key Features: - Innovative Mirror Mechanic: Generate a shadowy reflection to swap places with, unlocking new angles for puzzle-solving and exploration. - Deep Narrative: Unravel a profound, text-less story that delves into the corners of a broken mind. Each puzzle room you conquer brings clarity to your clouded past. - Visually Stunning: Immerse yourself in an intricately crafted world, where every detail, from the moody lighting to the ethereal art style, serves the narrative. - Mind-Bending Puzzles: Conquer intricately designed puzzle rooms, each offering a fresh challenge and a fragment of your past. - Epic Boss Battles: Engage with towering bosses that test not just your reflexes, but also your resolve. - Discover Hidden Secrets: Unlock alternate endings and hidden rooms for an enriched gameplay experience. - Exceptional Soundscapes: Atmospheric music that perfectly complements each twist and turn in your unsettling journey. - Controller Support: Experience the game seamlessly with MFI Bluetooth controller support. The game’s title isn't a reflection of its beautifully dark world, but of the unsettling truths you'll uncover. Are you ready to face the "Ugly" in you?

Screenshots

Teslagrad4 screens
Ugly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Teslagrad at 217 against Ugly's 40. Ugly's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Teslagrad costs $6.99 and Ugly $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Teslagrad against 4.4 for Ugly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teslagrad has 217 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 73% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teslagrad ships an update every 3 weeks, Ugly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Teslagrad versus Ugly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeslagradUgly
Price$6.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.4 (217 ratings)4.4 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings217 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size700 MB607 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPlaydigiousPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Teslagrad

All ratings217 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative15.9%

Ugly

All ratings40 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

Teslagrad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Graphical glitches
  • Sync issues across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable controls
  • Difficulty settings
  • Checkpoint system improvements
  • Controller support

Ugly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Teslagrad

No in-app purchases

None

Ugly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Teslagrad free?
Teslagrad costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ugly free?
Ugly costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Teslagrad or Ugly?
Teslagrad and Ugly are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 217 and 40 ratings respectively.
Do Teslagrad or Ugly have ads?
Neither Teslagrad nor Ugly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teslagrad or Ugly?
Teslagrad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ugly fortnightly. Most recently, Teslagrad was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ugly on October 1, 2026.

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