Comparison

BRAVE2 vs Hang On, Sock!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BRAVE2

Embark on an action RPG adventure, wielding swords and magic to defeat enemies and find scattered fire orbs. This sequel introduces new combat mechanics, a wider variety of foes, and expanded item options for deeper strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Omnidirectional attack method
  • Increased enemy and boss variety
  • Expanded item types
  • Higher strategic depth
  • Monster soul system for powerful attacks
  • Continuous attack combos
Features
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The sequel to the simple and retro-feel action RPG 'BRAVE' is here! Wield swords and magic, defeat enemies awaiting at every turn, and search for the dormant fire orbs scattered somewhere. Changes from the previous version include: + Addition of a new attack method (omnidirectional attack) + Increase in the variety of common enemies, bosses, and traps. + Expansion of the types of items. + Higher strategic depth. ■ In-App Purchases + Normal special moves change from jump attacks to area attacks. + Accelerates the automatic recovery speed of HP and MP. + Ad removal + Enables automatic save function. ■ Controls Use the directional keys on the screen, as well as the attack and magic buttons, to progress through the game. ■ Password Input at the Start of the Game Input the numbers displayed at the end of the previous installment, and there will be changes to the starting game status. If you don't know the numbers, you can start the game by touching "Confirm" as is. ■ HP・MP Recovery HP can be restored by obtaining first aid kits and meat along the way. MP recovers with magic flasks and magic potions. If no actions are taken, automatic recovery occurs after a certain period. ■ Monster Souls Defeating enemies produces monster souls. The protagonist can use these to unleash powerful attacks. ■ Continuous Attacks When an attack hits an enemy, pressing the attack button leads to a sequence of normal attack -> thrust -> jump slash. ■ Special Move Pressing the special move button begins charging power, and pressing the attack or special move button again activates the special move. When the blue gauge at the bottom of the screen turns purple, activating the special move unleashes a more powerful special move. With in-app purchases, the normal special move changes to a jump slash -> spinning slash (area attack). ■ Magic Can only be used by obtaining magic essence. Changes can be made in the equipment menu. ■ Treasure Chests・Items Placed everywhere. Contains various items such as weapons, armor, and items needed to solve obstacles. Defeating all enemies on the screen also reveals chests, and by pressing the attack button on places like water or the base of trees, you can discover items. Please find all the items. ■ Equipment・Save Game Data, etc. Select "MENU" on the right side of the screen to change equipment, use items, check stats, and save game data. ■ Strategy Tips During continuous attacks, special move activation, magic, or item usage, you become invincible, so using them strategically against enemy attacks allows you to evade them.

About

Hang On, Sock!

Features
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Once part of a perfect pair, Sockee was minding its own business on the line when a bird decided it looked like a personal punching bag. Peck after peck, it lost its grip and fell into the narrow alley between two apartment buildings, landing on a maze of clotheslines strung with shirts, skirts, and pants. Its pair is still up there, waiting. So now there's only one way home: UP. Swing and climb your way up. Curl into Ball Form for extra height. Climb past the lower floors and survive the mid-floors. Somewhere above it all, against a rooftop sunset, your other half is still hanging on. Hang on. You're almost there. FEATURES - A short, focused action about getting back to where you belong - Slingshot gameplay: charge into Ball Form to launch higher, but hit the clothes and you're stunned - Three zones to climb through: ground-floor alley, mid-floor chaos, and the rooftop where it all began

Screenshots

BRAVE24 screens
Hang On, Sock!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hang On, Sock! at none against BRAVE2's 1. Hang On, Sock! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 months). BRAVE2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BRAVE2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hang On, Sock! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BRAVE2 ships an update every 11 months, Hang On, Sock! every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BRAVE2 versus Hang On, Sock!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRAVE2Hang On, Sock!
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB186 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperU-WORKS incIvan Setiawan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BRAVE2

One-time1
  • FullVersion$1.99
None

Hang On, Sock!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BRAVE2 free?
BRAVE2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hang On, Sock! free?
Hang On, Sock! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BRAVE2 or Hang On, Sock! have ads?
BRAVE2 shows ads; Hang On, Sock! does not.
Which is updated more often, BRAVE2 or Hang On, Sock!?
BRAVE2 ships an update every 11 months, and Hang On, Sock! every 3 days. Most recently, BRAVE2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hang On, Sock! on October 28, 2026.

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