Comparison

They Breathe vs Ugly

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

Head to head
About

They Breathe

Guide a frog through a dangerous, water-filled forest ecosystem. Discover hidden truths and survive brutal challenges in this critically acclaimed indie game. Unravel the mysteries of the forest's inhabitants and their true nature.

Highlights
  • Oxygen-based ecosystem survival
  • Pattern recognition gameplay
  • Discover hidden truths
  • Encounter bizarre creatures
  • Atmospheric forest descent
  • Critically acclaimed indie gem
Features
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A lone frog descends into the depths of a forest filled with water, not yet knowing the full extent of its tragedy. To survive in a brutal, oxygen-obsessed ecosystem, you must help it see the patterns and hidden truths that make up the rules of the forest - horrible as they may be. They Breathe is a critically acclaimed indie gem, finally available on iOS. In thirty short minutes, the game leaves it up to you to figure out every part of its increasingly bizarre universe, in order to survive the onslaught of unexpected creatures and ultimately comprehend their true nature. No matter how your descent to the bottom of the forest takes shape, it is guaranteed to give you the chills. Keep your eyes open, for there is darkness beneath the surface. And you're not at the bottom yet.

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

They Breathe4 screens
Ugly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: They Breathe at 5.0 against Ugly's 4.4. They Breathe also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and review sentiment (86% vs 73%). Ugly's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 5). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

They Breathe costs $1.99 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

They Breathe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ugly has 40 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of They Breathe's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ugly's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
They Breathe versus Ugly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThey BreatheUgly
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.4 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings540 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB607 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperThe Working PartsPlug In Digital

Customer experience

They Breathe

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Ugly

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

In-app purchases

None

They Breathe

No in-app purchases

None

Ugly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is They Breathe free?
They Breathe costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ugly free?
Ugly costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, They Breathe or Ugly?
They Breathe is rated higher. They Breathe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ugly averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.
Do They Breathe or Ugly have ads?
Neither They Breathe nor Ugly shows ads.

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