# BRAVE vs Levelup RPG

The clearest difference is rating: Levelup RPG at 4.7 against BRAVE's 3.3. Levelup RPG also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). BRAVE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BRAVE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Levelup RPG sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Levelup RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Levelup RPG has 373 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of BRAVE's written reviews are positive against 66% of Levelup RPG's.

BRAVE ships an update every 3 months, Levelup RPG every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BRAVE | Levelup RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave/id452629391/reviews) | **[4.7 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levelup-rpg/id1557259580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **373** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 554 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [U-WORKS inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/366783896) | [YOSHIYUKI NAKASHIMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459992321) |

## What reviewers say

### BRAVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave/id452629391)

Embark on a retro-style action RPG adventure. Wield swords and magic to defeat enemies, collect monster souls for powerful attacks, and search for scattered orbs. Strategically use items and equipment to overcome obstacles and reach the end.

**Highlights:** Retro-feel action RPG gameplay, Sword and magic combat, Monster soul-powered attacks, Item and equipment collection, Strategic use of special moves, HP/MP recovery mechanics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Levelup RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levelup-rpg/id1557259580)

Embark on an adventure to hunt endlessly spawning monsters on an island. Level up infinitely, gather crystals to acquire powerful swords, and upgrade your equipment. Progress through the game by meeting specific conditions to unlock new areas and ultimately confront the Demon King.

**Highlights:** Infinite monster hunting, Infinite leveling system, Crystal collection for swords, Sword leveling and synthesis, Skill panel for stat upgrades, Area unlocking through conditions

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| magic stone x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banner Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| Interstitial Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| revised edit Banner Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Interstitial Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boost ad removal (1 week) | $2.99 | one-time |
| magic stone x20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Video Ad Removed | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Video Ad Removed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limited time pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| magic stone x50 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boost ad removal (1 month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| magic stone x100 | $11.99 | one-time |
| All ads removal pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🕰 Addictive level grinding
- 🎮 Simple and relaxing
- 🔋 Minimal battery drain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads
- 💰 Overpriced ad removal
- 🐛 Ads freezing/stopping
- 🤔 Unclear skill/stat progression
- 🤔 Imbalanced difficulty scaling

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in after major updates
- Purchased items not properly reflected
- Inconsistent drop rates for rare materials
- Crashes and performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add character customization
- Improve translation quality
- Increase level/stat cap
- Implement auto-farm/auto-battle
- Add more diverse equipment/accessories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BRAVE free?

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

### Is Levelup RPG free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BRAVE or Levelup RPG?

Levelup RPG is rated higher. BRAVE averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Levelup RPG averages 4.7 from 373 ratings.

### Do BRAVE or Levelup RPG have ads?

Both BRAVE and Levelup RPG show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BRAVE or Levelup RPG?

BRAVE ships an update every 3 months, and Levelup RPG every 2 weeks. Most recently, BRAVE was updated on September 22, 2026 and Levelup RPG on September 22, 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.*