# Bricky Boy vs Be Brave, Barb

The clearest difference is rating: Bricky Boy at 4.7 against Be Brave, Barb's 4.4. Bricky Boy also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (880 vs 93). Be Brave, Barb's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 68%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bricky Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Be Brave, Barb sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bricky Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bricky Boy has 880 ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Bricky Boy's written reviews are positive against 76% of Be Brave, Barb's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bricky Boy ships an update every 10 days, Be Brave, Barb monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bricky Boy | Be Brave, Barb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (880 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricky-boy/id1543416883/reviews)** | [4.4 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-brave-barb/id6740888321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **880** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MOORLAND GAMES MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543416885) | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) |

## What reviewers say

### Bricky Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricky-boy/id1543416883)

Experience a unique blend of brick-breaker and pinball gameplay with a nostalgic 90s handheld console aesthetic. Enjoy challenging boss fights, quests, and a unique power-up system with unlockable skins and semi-randomly generated levels.

**Highlights:** Brick-breaker and pinball genre fusion, 90s handheld console aesthetic, 8-bit soundtrack, Boss fights, Quests, Unique power-up system, Unlockable skins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and simple gameplay
- 🎨 Cute retro-style graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable chiptune music
- 🔓 Option to remove ads for free
- 🕹️ Nostalgic pinball/brick-breaking experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔁 Repetitive boss battles
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🛑 Unresponsive controls at times
- 🔌 Ads disrupt gameplay flow

**Reported bugs**

- Left flipper occasionally unresponsive
- Game crashes when reaching certain levels
- Ads sometimes fail to load properly

**Requested features**

- Add more boss/enemy variety
- Implement a save/checkpoint system
- Provide more customization options
- Introduce new game modes or minigames
- Allow players to fully disable ads (paid)


### Be Brave, Barb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-brave-barb/id6740888321)

Embark on a gravity-bending platforming adventure as a cactus seeking lost positive affirmations. Navigate 100 challenging levels, defeat bosses, and uncover secrets in this unique quest to face fears and have a nice day.

**Highlights:** Gravity-bending platforming, 100 levels, 5 boss battles, Collect positive affirmations, Unlock secrets, Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging yet fun gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and art style
- 🎵 Catchy soundtrack
- 💡 Unique gravity-based mechanics
- 🚀 Lots of levels (100+)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and unpredictable gravity
- ⏱️ Slow character movement
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔨 Bugs causing crashes and level restarts

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working
- Crashes when restarting levels
- Ads still appearing despite purchase

**Requested features**

- Gallery to view collected affirmations
- Ability to replay intro cutscene
- Improved level scrolling and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bricky Boy free?

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

### Is Be Brave, Barb free?

Be Brave, Barb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bricky Boy or Be Brave, Barb?

Bricky Boy is rated higher. Bricky Boy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 880 ratings, while Be Brave, Barb averages 4.4 from 93 ratings.

### Do Bricky Boy or Be Brave, Barb have ads?

Both Bricky Boy and Be Brave, Barb show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bricky Boy or Be Brave, Barb?

Bricky Boy ships an update every 10 days, and Be Brave, Barb monthly. Most recently, Bricky Boy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Be Brave, Barb on November 4, 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.*