# BAD 2 BAD vs Watcher Chronicles

The clearest difference is rating: BAD 2 BAD at 4.8 against Watcher Chronicles's 4.3. BAD 2 BAD also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 64%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 255). Watcher Chronicles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BAD 2 BAD sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Watcher Chronicles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BAD 2 BAD holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BAD 2 BAD has 1.4K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of BAD 2 BAD's written reviews are positive against 64% of Watcher Chronicles's.

BAD 2 BAD ships an update every 2 months, Watcher Chronicles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BAD 2 BAD | Watcher Chronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-2-bad-extinction/id1462739005/reviews)** | [4.3 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcher-chronicles/id1592020891/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 255 |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 964 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ChangHun Choo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353265733) | [Third Sphere Game Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592020893) |

## What reviewers say

### BAD 2 BAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-2-bad-extinction/id1462739005)

Engage in a futuristic war against diverse enemy forces in this open-world survival game. Customize characters and weapons, form your own special force, and utilize advanced combat tactics including AI and drones to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Open-world survival gameplay, Character and weapon customization, Form and grow your troops, Futuristic combat with AI and drones, Diverse enemy forces with unique characteristics, Randomly generated maps and sub missions

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gear Package Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Legendary M4A1 <AR+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary M249 <MG+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary HK416 <AR+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary P90 <SMG+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary AK-47 <AR+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary M82 <SR+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary AA-12 <SG+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary MP7A2 <SMG+100> | $3.99 | one-time |
| Start Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dual Harvest | $5.99 | one-time |
| SSG. Isabella Fox | $6.99 | one-time |
| SFC. Dongmyung Jang | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2LT. Mia Heinz | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gobu al Paca | $8.99 | one-time |
| EXO-Dark Blue | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 DIAMONDS | $9.99 | one-time |
| LTG. Alex Lyon | $10.99 | one-time |
| Commander Chief | $12.99 | one-time |
| EXO-Backpack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Sergeant | $13.99 | one-time |
| Chris Howard | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 DIAMONDS | $19.99 | one-time |
| EXO-Backpack+ | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Interesting furry characters
- 🔒 Robust weapon customization
- 👍 Enjoyable story and missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Clunky controls and targeting
- ⏱️ Slow progression and gold earning

**Reported bugs**

- Loading screen freezes
- Inventory screen issues
- Crashes when entering certain areas
- Disappearing weapons after merging

**Requested features**

- More playable character options
- Improved AI for squad members
- Offline mode or reduced online dependency
- Controller support
- Expanded weapon and gear selection


### Watcher Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcher-chronicles/id1592020891)

Embark on a challenging 2D souls-like ARPG adventure through a purgatorial realm. Battle over 20 bosses, explore interconnected areas, and master fast-paced, skill-based combat. Upgrade your hero with diverse weapons and magic, and enjoy local co-op multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Challenging souls-like combat, Large interconnected world exploration, Local co-op multiplayer, Powerful magic spells, Diverse weapon types, Robust RPG system, Over 20 relentless bosses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watcher Chronicles Full Game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent 2D souls-like gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and graphics
- ⚔️ Challenging but fair combat system
- 💰 Good value for $8 price point
- 🏆 Well-designed bosses and enemy variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Clunky and non-customizable touch controls
- ⏱️ Noticeable input delay between actions
- 🗺️ Poor map system and navigation
- 💸 Misleading free-to-play marketing (actually paid demo)
- 📦 Large file size (1.5-2GB) for mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load or crashes on startup
- Arrow marker gets stuck and blocks pause menu
- Touch input registers unintended actions
- Game requires 2GB free storage to function properly
- Healing mechanic unclear or non-functional

**Requested features**

- Customizable touch control placement and size
- Comprehensive in-game tutorial and help menu
- Improved map system with biome divisions
- More weapon attack patterns and combo system
- Parry mechanics that deflect projectiles and reduce posture


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BAD 2 BAD free?

BAD 2 BAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Watcher Chronicles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BAD 2 BAD or Watcher Chronicles?

BAD 2 BAD is rated higher. BAD 2 BAD averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Watcher Chronicles averages 4.3 from 255 ratings.

### Do BAD 2 BAD or Watcher Chronicles have ads?

BAD 2 BAD shows ads; Watcher Chronicles does not.

### Which is updated more often, BAD 2 BAD or Watcher Chronicles?

BAD 2 BAD ships an update every 2 months, and Watcher Chronicles every 3 days. Most recently, BAD 2 BAD was updated on October 13, 2026 and Watcher Chronicles on September 30, 2026.

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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.*