Comparison

Bendy and the Ink Machine vs Human

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

Head to head
About

Bendy and the Ink Machine

Step into a vintage cartoon world as an animator returning to a mysterious studio. Explore a twisted nightmare, fight darkness, and escape the Ink Demon. This first-person horror game features combat, puzzles, stealth, and hidden secrets.

Highlights
  • First-person combat
  • Horror gameplay
  • Puzzle solving
  • Stealth mechanics
  • Hidden secrets
  • Vintage cartoon world
Features
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Henry was the lead animator at Joey Drew Studios in its 1930s heyday, a studio that was best known for producing animated cartoons of their most popular and beloved character, Bendy. Many years later Henry receives a mysterious invitation from Joey Drew himself to return to the old cartoon workshop. Journey deep into the sketchy madness of this twisted cartoon nightmare. Fight the darkness. Escape the Ink Demon. Fear the Machine. • Varied Game Play! - First person combat, horror, puzzles, stealth and numerous hidden secrets. • A Beautiful Cartoon World! - Lovingly crafted by a small indie studio. • A Global Bendy Community! - Delve deep into the mystery and join the discussion at joeydrewstudios.com

About

Human

Experience a physics-based puzzle platformer in surreal dreamscapes. Play solo or with friends, solve mind-bending challenges, and explore unique environments. Customize your character and enjoy free new levels added regularly.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Multiplayer up to 4 players
  • Customizable characters
  • Multiple dreamscape levels
  • Free new level content
  • Open-ended level exploration
Features
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Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted physics platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 4 players. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded. Each dream level provides a new environment to navigate, from mansions, castles and Aztec adventures to snowy mountains, eerie nightscapes and industrial locations. Multiple routes through each level, and perfectly playful puzzles ensure exploration and ingenuity are rewarded. MORE HUMANS, MORE MAYHEM - Need a hand getting that boulder on to a catapult, or need someone to break that wall? Online multiplayer for up to 4 players transforms the way Human Fall Flat is played. MIND BENDING PUZZLES - Explore open-ended levels full of challenging puzzles and hilarious distractions. Try new paths and discover all the secrets! A BLANK CANVAS - Your Human is yours to customize. With outfits from builder to chef, skydiver, miner, astronaut and ninja. Choose your head, upper and lower body and get creative with the colors! FREE GREAT CONTENT - Since launch more than four brand new levels have launched free of charge with even more on the horizon. What could the next dreamscape have in store? A VIBRANT COMMUNITY - Streamers and YouTubers flock to Human Fall Flat for its unique, hilarious gameplay. Fans have watched these videos more than 3 Billion times!

Screenshots

Bendy and the Ink Machine4 screens
Human4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Human at free against Bendy and the Ink Machine's paid. Bendy and the Ink Machine's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (81% vs 65%). On price, ratings volume, 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

Bendy and the Ink Machine costs $4.99 and Human $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bendy and the Ink Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.2K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Bendy and the Ink Machine's written reviews are positive against 65% of Human's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bendy and the Ink Machine ships an update every 2 months, Human every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Bendy and the Ink Machine versus Human: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBendy and the Ink MachineHuman
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.5 (5.2K ratings) — better4.1 (3.1K ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better65.1% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K — better3.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#49#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB1.5 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJoey Drew Studios Inc.505 Games (US), Inc.

Customer experience

Bendy and the Ink Machine

All ratings5,150 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews546 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative10.4%

Human

All ratings3,138 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews504 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative24.4%

User reviews

Bendy and the Ink Machine

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Unique art style
  • 👍 Immersive story
  • 🕹️ Challenging puzzles
  • 🔊 Excellent sound design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔻 Performance issues and lag
  • 🕹️ Difficult controls on mobile
  • 🔌 Battery drain problems

Human

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and hilarious gameplay
  • 🤩 Great for playing with friends
  • 💯 Challenging puzzles and levels
  • 🎨 Customizable characters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🕹️ Difficult controls and movement
  • 🕰️ Laggy performance in multiplayer
  • 🔍 Limited level selection

Bugs and requests

Bendy and the Ink Machine

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashing when loading Chapter 3
  • Elevator buttons not working in Chapter 3
  • Enemies getting stuck or behaving erratically
  • Progression reset after crashes or exits

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save progress mid-chapter
  • Option to adjust screen brightness
  • Optimization for older devices
  • Fixing issues in specific chapters

Human

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Multiplayer connection issues
  • Freezing and crashing during gameplay
  • Controls become unresponsive
  • Levels not loading properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more levels and maps
  • Improve multiplayer functionality
  • Implement character customization options
  • Add voice/text chat for multiplayer

In-app purchases

None

Bendy and the Ink Machine

No in-app purchases

None

Human

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bendy and the Ink Machine free?
Bendy and the Ink Machine costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Human free?
Human costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bendy and the Ink Machine or Human?
Bendy and the Ink Machine is rated higher. Bendy and the Ink Machine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Human averages 4.1 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Bendy and the Ink Machine or Human have ads?
Neither Bendy and the Ink Machine nor Human shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bendy and the Ink Machine or Human?
Bendy and the Ink Machine ships an update every 2 months, and Human every 4 months. Most recently, Bendy and the Ink Machine was updated on October 25, 2026 and Human on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bendy and the Ink Machine or Human?
Bendy and the Ink Machine currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Human at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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