Exception; vs Stretch Guy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Exception;
Engage in a unique single-player game where you program AI units to overcome challenges and defeat enemies in a virtual world. Strategize and code different unit types to progress through levels and uncover the secrets of a seemingly perfect system.
- AI programming gameplay
- Strategic unit control
- Challenging single-player levels
- Virtual world exploration
- Uncover system secrets
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Exception is a game about AI programming. During the game, the player assists the units to defeat their enemies in the virtual world. However, the player needs to control the units by programming instead of controlling them directly. This is a challenging single-player game. In each level, the player needs to think about the strategy and program the units accordingly. The player needs to program different types of units to beat the level. ************************** In a virtual world where everything operates steadily under an omnipotent system, you will play the role of an operator named 159, who oversees and maintains the system. Nevertheless, there is no perfect system. You find an exception in the program one day. What is stranger is that the program made a request… You will discover the secret underneath this cyber world. ************************** [LEVEL SOLUTION] [WHEN] Success Rate = 100% [DO] Next level :D [WHEN] Success Rate ≠ 100% [DO] Optimize it :3 [/LEVEL SOLUTION] ************************** Contact us：support@kunpo.cc [Code monkeys change the world]
Stretch Guy
Guide a flexible character through challenging levels by strategically extending their limbs. Avoid stretching too far to prevent tearing and successfully complete each stage.
- Extend character limbs
- Navigate obstacle courses
- Physics-based gameplay
- Level completion challenges
- Avoid tearing the character
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Avoid the obstacles and complete the levels by extending the character arms and legs. Do not stretch him too much, or he will tear apart!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Stretch Guy at Free against Exception;'s $2.99. Stretch Guy also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 2.7K). Exception;'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (82% vs 45%). On update cadence and device support 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
Stretch Guy is free to download; Exception; costs $2.99 up front. Stretch Guy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Exception; asks for nothing beyond the download.
Exception; holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Exception;'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Stretch Guy's.
Exception; ships an update fortnightly, Stretch Guy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Exception; | Stretch Guy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better | 4.1 (12K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews — better | 44.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 340 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kunpo | Yso Corp |
Customer experience
Exception;
Stretch Guy
User reviews
Exception;
From 2.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Interesting and challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and fluid animations
- 💡 Unique programming-based mechanics
- 🤖 Good introduction to programming concepts
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
Room to improve
- 🔒 Most levels locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent bot behavior
- 💰 Game feels like a demo with limited content
Stretch Guy
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Entertaining gameplay
- ✨ Unique and funny character skins
Room to improve
- 💸 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs affecting gameplay
- 🔋 Requires internet connection even for offline play
Bugs and requests
Exception;
Reported bugs
2 issues- Bots not responding to commands as expected
- Scripting errors when retreating
Requested features
4 requests- Sandbox mode to create custom levels
- Hint system for difficult levels
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Multiplayer or co-op modes
Stretch Guy
Reported bugs
3 issues- Arms/legs getting stuck in walls
- Game freezing after ads
- Levels not loading properly
Requested features
4 requests- Reduce frequency of ads
- Add offline mode without ads
- Introduce more challenging levels
- Fix glitches and bugs
In-app purchases
Exception;
No in-app purchases
Stretch Guy
- Infinite Length$1.99
- Unbreakable$1.99
- Can Fly$1.99
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- No Body$1.99
- Weapon Hands$1.99
- Iron SKin$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
