Comparison

jirafaGraph vs Ugly

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

Head to head
About

jirafaGraph

This game combines music and math puzzles. Players reach a target value from a starting value by adding node values, with calculations performed modulo an integer. Each number corresponds to a musical note, creating a melody as you play.

Highlights
  • Musical math puzzles
  • Modular arithmetic gameplay
  • Node-based value addition
  • Melody creation
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • 10-step level progression
Features
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It's a game of music and math. Play with headphones or external speaker for full experience. The player is given a current value and a target value. The goal is to attain the target value with the current value. You must do this 10 times to win a level. We start a node, a value, and a target value. We can move from a node to any other connected node. When you move to a node you add the value associated with that node to your current value. This addition however is performed modulo some integer. Recall this is the remainder after dividing by the modulus. We use 12 as the canonical modulus, but the modulus starts at 3 to make the game easy for beginners. Tap and hold the upper left hand board to obtain a menu that allows you to choose more difficult puzzles. Start a new game after choosing a new puzzle set. We use 12 as the canonical modulus for a reason. We assign each number 0, 1, 2, ..., 11 a musical note. In this way, the player not only creates a melody as they play, but also is able to hear the interval created between their current value and the target value.

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

jirafaGraph4 screens
Ugly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: jirafaGraph at Free against Ugly's $4.99. jirafaGraph also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Ugly's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

jirafaGraph is free to download; Ugly costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

jirafaGraph holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ugly has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

jirafaGraph ships an update every 4 days, Ugly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
jirafaGraph versus Ugly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjirafaGraphUgly
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews—72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB607 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKyle McGrathPlug In Digital

Customer experience

jirafaGraph

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ugly

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

jirafaGraph

No in-app purchases

None

Ugly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is jirafaGraph free?
jirafaGraph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ugly free?
Ugly costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, jirafaGraph or Ugly?
jirafaGraph is rated higher. jirafaGraph averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ugly averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.
Do jirafaGraph or Ugly have ads?
Neither jirafaGraph nor Ugly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, jirafaGraph or Ugly?
jirafaGraph ships an update every 4 days, and Ugly fortnightly. Most recently, jirafaGraph was updated on July 5, 2026 and Ugly on September 9, 2026.

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