# FIGHTING EX LAYER vs Exist

The clearest difference is rating: Exist at 4.8 against FIGHTING EX LAYER's 4.2. Exist also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 73%). FIGHTING EX LAYER's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exist sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. FIGHTING EX LAYER asks for nothing beyond the download.

Exist holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FIGHTING EX LAYER has 139 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of FIGHTING EX LAYER's written reviews are positive against 86% of Exist's.

## The numbers

| Metric | FIGHTING EX LAYER | Exist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-ex-layer/id1454483160/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exist-action-game/id6443764528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 384 MB | 543 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ARIKA CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/598872506) | [超洪 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547104242) |

## What reviewers say

### FIGHTING EX LAYER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-ex-layer/id1454483160)

Experience a simplified version of a fighting game on your smartphone. Master combos with button presses and enjoy free movement, including aerial attacks. This April Fool's edition offers an accessible fighting game experience.

**Highlights:** Simplified controls for smartphones, Perform powerful combos with button presses, Execute aerial combos from jumps, Free movement and running, April Fool's Edition

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent touch control scheme designed specifically for mobile
- 🎨 Stunning graphics and smooth 60fps performance
- ⚡ Minimal battery drain despite high-quality visuals
- 🎯 Fluid and responsive gameplay mechanics
- 🕹️ Intuitive combat system with easy-to-learn controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Severely limited character roster (only 4 playable)
- 🚫 Locked characters that cannot be accessed
- 📉 Repetitive gameplay with only survival mode
- 🎮 Touch controls not ideal for serious fighting game players
- ⚠️ Abandoned development with no recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup showing white screen
- Unclear how to unlock additional characters
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Release all remaining characters
- Add online multiplayer/PvP mode
- Implement controller support (MFi, Steel Series Nimbus)
- Create arcade mode with story progression
- Add character story modes and campaign


### Exist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exist-action-game/id6443764528)

Master strategic movement and timing to dominate the battlefield in this action-packed game. Explore gameplay mechanics and enjoy a unique combat experience, even with its simpler graphics. Your feedback helps shape its ongoing development.

**Highlights:** Strategic movement and timing mechanics, Exploration of gameplay concepts, Free-flowing battlefield combat, Independent developer's passion project, User feedback drives improvements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlocking Chapter 1. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 2. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapters 2 to 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all 6 chapters | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FIGHTING EX LAYER free?

FIGHTING EX LAYER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Exist free?

Exist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FIGHTING EX LAYER or Exist?

Exist is rated higher. FIGHTING EX LAYER averages 4.2 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Exist averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do FIGHTING EX LAYER or Exist have ads?

Exist shows ads; FIGHTING EX LAYER does not.

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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.*