# Baldi's Basics Classic vs Ultimate Custom Night

The clearest difference is price: Baldi's Basics Classic at Free against Ultimate Custom Night's $2.99. Baldi's Basics Classic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (22K vs 6.1K). Ultimate Custom Night's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and chart position (#21 vs #122). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Baldi's Basics Classic is free to download; Ultimate Custom Night costs $2.99 up front. Ultimate Custom Night sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Baldi's Basics Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ultimate Custom Night holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 6.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Baldi's Basics Classic's written reviews are positive against 88% of Ultimate Custom Night's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baldi's Basics Classic | Ultimate Custom Night |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldis-basics-classic/id1473998368/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-custom-night/id1499849161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 6.1K |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **88.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #122 | **#21** |
| Size | 281 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Basically Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473998367) | [CLICKTEAM LLC USA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438432084) |

## What reviewers say

### Baldi's Basics Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldis-basics-classic/id1473998368)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

A meta horror game inspired by 90s edutainment. Collect notebooks and escape a school while avoiding a menacing teacher. Features two modes: story and endless, offering unique challenges.

**Highlights:** Collect seven notebooks, Escape the school, Avoid Baldi and his friends, Story mode, Endless mode, Touch screen controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and entertaining
- 🧠 Challenging math problems
- 🕹️ Unique and creative gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Difficult and frustrating at times
- 🤯 Intense jump scares
- 🤖 Glitchy and buggy behavior
- 🧭 Unclear objectives and controls

**Reported bugs**

- Doors not opening properly
- Incorrect math problem answers
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent character movements

**Requested features**

- Add difficulty levels
- Improve character AI and behavior
- Provide more accessibility options
- Expand the game with new content


### Ultimate Custom Night

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-custom-night/id1499849161)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Strategy, #22 Top Paid · Action, #71 Top Paid · Games, #115 Top Paid (US App Store)

Survive a night in an office by fending off killer animatronics from across the Five Nights at Freddy's series. Customize your experience by selecting from 50 characters and adjusting their difficulty. Utilize various tools and traps to stay alive.

**Highlights:** 50 selectable animatronic characters, Customizable character difficulty, Office defense with doors, vents, and hoses, Management of tools like heater, A/C, and music box, Laser traps and item purchasing, Themed challenge menu, Unlockable office skins and cutscenes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Survival Kit | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Lots of features
- 🎮 Challenging gameplay
- 💯 Best FNAF game
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy controls
- 🔍 Small buttons and hitboxes
- 🔊 Audio issues
- 🕰️ Power drains too quickly
- 🕹️ Some animatronics are too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Nightmarionne mouse cursor issues
- Inconsistent button responsiveness
- Glitches with certain animatronics
- Challenges not working properly
- Progress/save data being lost

**Requested features**

- Add more animatronics
- Improve controls and UI
- Allow custom challenges
- Add more offices and environments
- Improve performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baldi's Basics Classic free?

Baldi's Basics Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ultimate Custom Night free?

Ultimate Custom Night costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Baldi's Basics Classic or Ultimate Custom Night?

Ultimate Custom Night is rated higher. Baldi's Basics Classic averages 4.2 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Ultimate Custom Night averages 4.6 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Baldi's Basics Classic or Ultimate Custom Night have ads?

Neither Baldi's Basics Classic nor Ultimate Custom Night shows ads.

### Which is more popular, Baldi's Basics Classic or Ultimate Custom Night?

Baldi's Basics Classic currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and Ultimate Custom Night at #21. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*