# BadWeekend vs Live Factory

The clearest difference is price: Live Factory at Free against BadWeekend's $1.99. BadWeekend's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). On review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Live Factory is free to download; BadWeekend costs $1.99 up front. BadWeekend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Live Factory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BadWeekend ships an update weekly, Live Factory every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BadWeekend | Live Factory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-factory-3d-platformer/id6443549299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 148 MB | 419 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CHUL YOUNG KANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556611810) | [Ekaterina Molodtsova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647075216) |

## What reviewers say

### BadWeekend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badweekend/id1556611808)

A side-scrolling action game where players navigate through levels, avoiding obstacles and rescuing companions. The gameplay starts simple but evolves into more complex actions as you progress.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling action gameplay, Simple to in-depth controls, Obstacle avoidance, Companion rescue, Shelter usage for recharging

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Live Factory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-factory-3d-platformer/id6443549299)

Explore a hidden underground factory filled with dangers, secrets, and spatial puzzles. Utilize your wit and reaction to uncover all its mysteries. Enjoy immersive 3D graphics, responsive controls, and offline gameplay.

**Highlights:** Underground factory exploration, Spatial puzzles and secrets, Responsive 3D controls, Offline gameplay, Cloud save progress, Gamepad and keyboard support, Customizable controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| full version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BadWeekend free?

BadWeekend costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Live Factory free?

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

### Do BadWeekend or Live Factory have ads?

Live Factory shows ads; BadWeekend does not.

### Which is updated more often, BadWeekend or Live Factory?

BadWeekend ships an update weekly, and Live Factory every 14 months. Most recently, BadWeekend was updated on October 7, 2026 and Live Factory on October 24, 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.*