# Killer Bean Unleashed vs Payback 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Payback 2 at 54K against Killer Bean Unleashed's 5.5K. Payback 2 also leads on chart position (#114 vs unranked). Killer Bean Unleashed's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Killer Bean Unleashed sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Payback 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Killer Bean Unleashed against 4.7 for Payback 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Payback 2 has 54K ratings behind it against 5.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Killer Bean Unleashed's written reviews are positive against 85% of Payback 2's.

Killer Bean Unleashed ships an update every 4 months, Payback 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Killer Bean Unleashed | Payback 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/killer-bean-unleashed/id526963873/reviews) | **[4.7 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payback-2/id570426586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K | **54K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.7% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 237 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Killer Bean Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/526963876) | [Apex Designs Games LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684922634) |

## What reviewers say

### Killer Bean Unleashed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/killer-bean-unleashed/id526963873)

Experience intense action in this old-school platform shooter with modern graphics. Play as a rogue assassin on a mission to eliminate an elite agency. Blast through levels, unlock powerful super weapons, and master unique movement abilities.

**Highlights:** 29 intense levels, Unlock super weapons, Unique guns with special ammo, Triple jumps and advanced movement, Old-school action platformer gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Ammo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weapons Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💯 Killer Bean franchise fans love it
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Challenging and satisfying platforming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Inability to unlock weapons/power-ups
- 🔍 Lack of aim/movement controls
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Overly difficult and unbalanced levels

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Weapon/power-up unlocks not working as intended
- Inconsistent enemy behavior and hit detection
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
- Ads not loading or available

**Requested features**

- Add melee/close-range combat options
- Implement a checkpoint/save system
- Introduce a coin/currency system to unlock upgrades
- Expand level selection and variety
- Optimize performance and stability


### Payback 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payback-2/id570426586)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience intense, action-packed gameplay with a variety of campaign events, including gang battles, races, and tank duels. Compete with friends and millions of players online, or create your own custom events with diverse cities, modes, and vehicles.

**Highlights:** Varied campaign events, Extensive online multiplayer, Hourly, daily, and weekly challenges, Custom event creation, Diverse cities, game modes, and vehicles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Episode 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Episode 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Custom Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Offline playability
- 💡 Customizable game modes
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔨 Unfinished or unpolished features
- 🚗 Unrealistic vehicle physics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Vehicles and physics issues
- Multiplayer matchmaking problems
- Inconsistent or missing game progress
- Unresponsive controls and input issues

**Requested features**

- Add more vehicles and customization options
- Improve graphics and animations
- Implement a story mode or campaign
- Add more game modes and multiplayer features
- Reduce the number of ads or make them less intrusive


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Killer Bean Unleashed free?

Killer Bean Unleashed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Payback 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Killer Bean Unleashed or Payback 2?

Payback 2 is rated higher. Killer Bean Unleashed averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Payback 2 averages 4.7 from 54K ratings.

### Do Killer Bean Unleashed or Payback 2 have ads?

Both Killer Bean Unleashed and Payback 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Killer Bean Unleashed or Payback 2?

Killer Bean Unleashed ships an update every 4 months, and Payback 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Killer Bean Unleashed was updated on October 12, 2026 and Payback 2 on October 14, 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.*