Comparison

Handy Boy 2019 vs Ugly

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

Head to head
About

Handy Boy 2019

Embark on a retro-style platform adventure to help a messy handyman collect scattered tools. Follow a specific order to place items in his toolbox and find his hard hat to complete each level. Compete with friends on leaderboards via Game Center.

Highlights
  • Retro 80s pixel art graphics
  • Tool collection and placement puzzles
  • Level completion objectives
  • Game Center leaderboard support
  • Challenging gameplay mechanics
Features
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"Handy Boy" is a platform video game that embraces a retro look and feel reminiscent of classic 80s games like Manic Miner, Odd Job Eddie, Colin the Cleaner, and others. Embark on a mission in "Handy Boy"... Joe, the messy handy boy, has scattered his tools after completing some work. Your task is to assist Joe in gathering all his tools, starting with retrieving his Toolbox, which must be collected first. Follow Joe's specific order for placing tools in the toolbox. Once all tools are found and collected, locate Joe's hard hat to successfully complete the game. Game Center support is available – log in to Apple's Game Center to enable the Leaderboard feature.

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

Handy Boy 20194 screens
Ugly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Handy Boy 2019 at 5.0 against Ugly's 4.4. Handy Boy 2019 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). Ugly's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 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

Handy Boy 2019 costs $0.99 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

Handy Boy 2019 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Handy Boy 2019's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ugly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handy Boy 2019 ships an update every 5 weeks, Ugly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Handy Boy 2019 versus Ugly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandy Boy 2019Ugly
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB607 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRichard HughesPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Handy Boy 2019

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ugly

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

In-app purchases

None

Handy Boy 2019

No in-app purchases

None

Ugly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handy Boy 2019 free?
Handy Boy 2019 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ugly free?
Ugly costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Handy Boy 2019 or Ugly?
Handy Boy 2019 is rated higher. Handy Boy 2019 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ugly averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.
Do Handy Boy 2019 or Ugly have ads?
Neither Handy Boy 2019 nor Ugly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handy Boy 2019 or Ugly?
Handy Boy 2019 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ugly fortnightly. Most recently, Handy Boy 2019 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ugly on November 3, 2026.

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