# Express Thru vs Brawl Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Express Thru at 5.0 against Brawl Quest's 4.5. Express Thru also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Brawl Quest's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and ratings volume (319 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Express Thru sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Brawl Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Express Thru holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brawl Quest has 319 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Express Thru's written reviews are positive against 79% of Brawl Quest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Express Thru ships an update every 2 weeks, Brawl Quest monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Express Thru | Brawl Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/express-thru/id1463537093/reviews)** | [4.5 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawl-quest-roguelike-action/id1493383439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **319** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 626 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [5minlab Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917698290) | [ThinkBIT Solutions Phils. Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/919133532) |

## What reviewers say

### Express Thru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/express-thru/id1463537093)

Draw a single line to guide a robot and deliver resources through challenging puzzles. Strategically use special tiles to find the optimal route and complete each level. Some stages require clever thinking to overcome.

**Highlights:** Draw a single stroke line, Guide robot to deliver resources, Utilize special tiles, Solve challenging puzzles, Find the best route

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 27 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |


### Brawl Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawl-quest-roguelike-action/id1493383439)

Embark on a roguelike action arcade adventure with simple, one-handed controls. Battle through procedurally generated stages, defeat enemies, and strategically upgrade your brawler's abilities. Collect unique characters and pets to unleash powerful combos and confront epic bosses in this offline beat 'em up.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated stages, Simple one-handed controls, Character and pet collection, Skill upgrades and perks, Intense boss battles, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 75 Gemss | $0.49 | one-time |
| 165 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Gacha | $1.99 | one-time |
| Girly Gacha Promo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Taong G Gacha | $1.99 | one-time |
| 425 Gems | $2.49 | one-time |
| 875 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $8.79 | one-time |
| 1800 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Gacha | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Express Thru free?

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

### Is Brawl Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Express Thru or Brawl Quest?

Express Thru is rated higher. Express Thru averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Brawl Quest averages 4.5 from 319 ratings.

### Do Express Thru or Brawl Quest have ads?

Brawl Quest shows ads; Express Thru does not.

### Which is updated more often, Express Thru or Brawl Quest?

Express Thru ships an update every 2 weeks, and Brawl Quest monthly. Most recently, Express Thru was updated on November 3, 2026 and Brawl Quest on November 3, 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.*