# Bendy and the Ink Machine vs Missing Banban

The clearest difference is monetization model: Missing Banban at free against Bendy and the Ink Machine's paid. Missing Banban also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Bendy and the Ink Machine's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 122). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Bendy and the Ink Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bendy and the Ink Machine has 5.2K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 81% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bendy and the Ink Machine | Missing Banban |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bendy-and-the-ink-machine/id1437669537/reviews)** | [4.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missing-banban/id6740754199/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 453 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Joey Drew Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276738965) | [Euphoric Brothers LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674284923) |

## What reviewers say

### Bendy and the Ink Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bendy-and-the-ink-machine/id1437669537)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Paid · Adventure, #73 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Step into a vintage cartoon workshop as a former animator lured back by a mysterious invitation. Explore a twisted nightmare, fight darkness, and escape the Ink Demon through a blend of combat, puzzles, and stealth. Uncover hidden secrets in a beautifully crafted world.

**Highlights:** First-person combat, Horror gameplay, Puzzle solving, Stealth mechanics, Hidden secrets, Unique cartoon world

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Missing Banban

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missing-banban/id6740754199)

Embark on an intense side-scroller adventure to find your missing friend. Explore diverse environments, battle corrupted allies, and use various weapons and abilities to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. Solve the mystery of the disappearance in this action-packed quest.

**Highlights:** Intense action side-scroller gameplay, Explore diverse environments, Battle enemies and corrupted friends, Utilize multiple weapons and abilities, Solve a mysterious disappearance, Epic boss fights

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Super game
- 💡 Interesting secret character

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Easy to accidentally reset game
- 🐛 Controls are hard to get used to
- 🐛 Infinite enemies in a level

**Reported bugs**

- Accidentally going back to the beginning
- Grinding in a clinic is hard

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bendy and the Ink Machine free?

Bendy and the Ink Machine costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Missing Banban free?

Missing Banban costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bendy and the Ink Machine or Missing Banban?

Bendy and the Ink Machine is rated higher. Bendy and the Ink Machine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Missing Banban averages 4.2 from 122 ratings.

### Do Bendy and the Ink Machine or Missing Banban have ads?

Neither Bendy and the Ink Machine nor Missing Banban shows ads.

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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.*