# Beat Cop vs Ruby's Realms

Beat Cop and Ruby's Realms both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Ruby's Realms's written reviews are positive against 65% of Beat Cop's. Ruby's Realms also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Beat Cop's advantage is ratings volume (382 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Beat Cop costs $4.99 and Ruby's Realms $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Beat Cop against 4.5 for Ruby's Realms. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Cop has 382 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Beat Cop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ruby's Realms's.

Beat Cop ships an update every 2 weeks, Ruby's Realms every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Cop | Ruby's Realms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-cop/id1377588412/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubys-realms/id6739130503/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **382** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 409 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [11 bit studios s.a.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427155206) | [Chilling Moose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595484986) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat Cop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-cop/id1377588412)

Step into the shoes of a framed detective in a gritty 1980s New York City. Investigate a murder, navigate a complex personal life, and uphold the law as a beat cop. Your choices shape a non-linear story with multiple endings.

**Highlights:** Non-linear story with multiple endings, Investigate a murder mystery, Experience 80s cop show themes, Manage daily beat cop duties, Engage in sarcastic and dark humor

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Engaging and intriguing story with multiple endings
- 😂 Excellent humor and sarcastic tone throughout
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and retro 80s aesthetic
- 🌍 Immersive neighborhood and character development
- 🎮 Interesting gameplay mechanics and decision-making

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup (especially older iOS versions)
- 📡 Requires WiFi connection to function properly
- ⏳ Story endings feel anticlimactic and underwhelming
- ⏰ Time pressure creates stressful gameplay experience
- 🗺️ Limited game world (single street/small area)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes immediately on launch
- Crashes when using cellular data instead of WiFi
- Game won't launch on iPhone X, XS Max, and other newer models
- Black screen on startup
- Quest-related bugs preventing mission completion

**Requested features**

- Endless/infinite mode after story completion
- Free roam gameplay option
- Gamepad and controller support
- Survival mode or continuous play option
- Better save system with checkpoint management


### Ruby's Realms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubys-realms/id6739130503)

Embark on a magical adventure as Ruby, searching for her lost mother in a mysterious, cursed realm. Explore hand-built levels, battle dark creatures, and uncover ancient secrets. Upgrade your abilities and customize your playstyle to overcome challenging puzzles and perils.

**Highlights:** Explore cursed realms, Battle dark creatures, Solve puzzles, Upgrade abilities, Customize playstyle, Collect XP orbs

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Cop free?

Beat Cop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ruby's Realms free?

Ruby's Realms costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beat Cop or Ruby's Realms?

Beat Cop is rated higher. Beat Cop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while Ruby's Realms averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Beat Cop or Ruby's Realms have ads?

Neither Beat Cop nor Ruby's Realms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beat Cop or Ruby's Realms?

Beat Cop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ruby's Realms every 3 days. Most recently, Beat Cop was updated on October 18, 2026 and Ruby's Realms on October 9, 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.*