# Ape Assassin 2 vs Exist

The clearest difference is rating: Exist at 4.8 against Ape Assassin 2's 3.6. Exist also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 72%). Ape Assassin 2's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ape Assassin 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Exist sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exist holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Ape Assassin 2's written reviews are positive against 86% of Exist's.

Ape Assassin 2 ships an update every 14 months, Exist every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ape Assassin 2 | Exist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-assassin-2-hunter/id1498397103/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exist-action-game/id6443764528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 250 MB | 543 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Huai-Chih Hsiao](https://appshunter.io/developer/538119859) | [超洪 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547104242) |

## What reviewers say

### Ape Assassin 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-assassin-2-hunter/id1498397103)

Experience an action RPG ninja stealth game with fluid movement and tactical assassination missions. Unravel a revenge story, customize your character, and compete on leaderboards. Play your way with various control options.

**Highlights:** Ninja movement: run, jump, climb, stealth, Tactical assassination missions, Character customization and weapon choice, Leaderboard competition, Multiple control options (tap, virtual stick, gamepad), Stealth mechanics and environmental interaction

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAD | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 Ape Assassin 2 free?

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

### Is Exist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ape Assassin 2 or Exist?

Exist is rated higher. Ape Assassin 2 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Exist averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Ape Assassin 2 or Exist have ads?

Both Ape Assassin 2 and Exist show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ape Assassin 2 or Exist?

Ape Assassin 2 ships an update every 14 months, and Exist every 9 days. Most recently, Ape Assassin 2 was updated on October 4, 2026 and Exist on October 17, 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.*