Comparison

Verticus vs BEYOND Touch™

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

Head to head
About

Verticus

Embark on an action-packed adventure as a high-tech superhero free-falling through Earth's atmosphere to stop an alien invasion. Dodge obstacles, battle enemies, collect upgrades, and save the planet in this addictive game.

Highlights
  • Free-fall gameplay
  • Alien invasion storyline
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Enemy battles
  • Suit upgrades
  • Collect variant suits
  • Stan Lee original content
Features
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☆ Named a Best iPhone and iPad Game of 2012 by TouchArcade (Endless Runner category) ☆ ☆ Second Place, Best Lead Character - 148 Apps' 2012 Best App Ever Awards ☆ Stan Lee, the legendary co-creator of Spider-Man™, Iron Man™, and The Avengers™ presents an exhilarating, addictive, all-new action adventure game. You are Verticus™, a superhero equipped with a high tech, heat-resistant jump suit who must prevent the Earth’s destruction at the hands of an evil alien race known as The Obliterators! Free-fall through the atmosphere and into the very center of our planet! Avoid treacherous obstacles and alien attacks! Battle fierce foes! Collect materials to upgrade your suit! Collect variant suits! Save the Earth! Excelsior! Featuring: ✜Original characters and story by Stan Lee ✜Original voiceover by Stan Lee ✜Stunning retina graphics ✜Addicting and intuitive gameplay ✜Dozens of upgrades and power-ups ✜Awesome Missions and Game Center achievements ✜Challenge your friends ✜Post your best scores to Facebook and Twitter

About

BEYOND Touch™

Control your PlayStation 3 game with an iOS device. Connect wirelessly to your console for intuitive touch controls. Play solo or with a friend.

Highlights
  • Wireless PS3 game control
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Easy connection to PS3
  • Solo and Duo play modes
  • iOS device compatibility
Features
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Use the BEYOND Touch™ app to control your BEYOND: Two Souls™ game on the PlayStation®3 system. The app can be used on any iOS device to replace your wireless controller. All you’ll need is for your PlayStation®3 system to be on the same WiFi network as your iOS device and you’ll be ready to play the game with touch controls. Please note: This app acts only as a controller. In order to play the BEYOND: Two Souls game, you will need a PlayStation®3 system and the game, purchased separately at any participating retailer. BEYOND Touch Features: •Play the game on your PlayStation®3 system with intuitive touch controls designed for your iOS device; •Easy to play, even if you’ve never played a PS3 game before; •Easy to connect to your PlayStation®3 system; •Play the adventure in Solo mode, or in Duo mode with a friend using your preferred device. The following Terms of Use and Privacy Policy apply to use of this App, depending on your country of residence:  Europe, Middle East, Africa, India, Russia, Oceana: http://eu.playstation.com/legal  Asia Pacific: http://www.scei.co.jp/legal/index.html  About BEYOND: Two Souls™: From the visionary mind of David Cage, director of the award-winning Heavy Rain™ game, comes the most powerfully emotional experience on the PlayStation®3 system. A singularly unique, psychological action thriller featuring ELLEN PAGE and WILLEM DAFOE, the BEYOND: Two Souls game takes you on emotional journey through the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes. •Dive into a gripping and unpredictable, psychological action thriller starring ACADEMY AWARD® nominated actors. •Explore stunning and varied settings across the world in an epic journey through 15 years of a character's life. •Control Jodie and an invisible entity through spectacular action sequences and puzzles with unique controls. •Experience cutting-edge technology from Quantic Dream in one of the best-looking games ever seen on the PlayStation®3 system. With the BEYOND Touch™ application, experience this unique adventure playing with your iOS device. The application can be used in the following languages: French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Greek, Czech, Hungarian, Croatian, Turkish.

Screenshots

Verticus4 screens
BEYOND Touch™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Verticus at 4.5 against BEYOND Touch™'s 3.4. Verticus also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 226). BEYOND Touch™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Verticus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BEYOND Touch™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Verticus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verticus has 1.2K ratings behind it against 226, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Verticus's written reviews are positive against 50% of BEYOND Touch™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verticus ships an update fortnightly, BEYOND Touch™ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Verticus versus BEYOND Touch™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerticusBEYOND Touch™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better3.4 (226 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better50.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better226
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better6.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB50 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHitcents.com, Inc.PlayStation Mobile Inc.

Customer experience

Verticus

All ratings1,171 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews525 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative15.8%

BEYOND Touch™

All ratings226 ratings
Positive59.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative36.7%
Written reviews422 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral7.8%
Negative41.9%

User reviews

Verticus

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Unique control system
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Appealing graphics
  • 👍 Engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Slow loading times
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices

BEYOND Touch™

From 226 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works perfectly
  • 🚀 Easier to play with the app
  • 👍 Useful app
  • 👍 Great game
  • 👍 Magnificent game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Clunky controls
  • 🐛 Doesn't connect to PS4/PS3
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery
  • 🐛 Glitchy

Bugs and requests

Verticus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Achievements not being awarded
  • Controls disappearing during gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update the game for newer iOS versions
  • Add more levels and content
  • Implement a checkpoint system
  • Introduce new suits and abilities

BEYOND Touch™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Endless login loop
  • No PS4/PS3 found
  • App crashes
  • Compatibility issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for PS5 and Xbox
  • Make it playable without PS4/PS3
  • Add iOS/PC support
  • Improve motion controls

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Verticus

One-time10
  • Coin Doubler$0.99
  • Orb Doubler$0.99
  • Small Coin Pack$2.99
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  • Small Orb Pack$2.99
  • Health Regenerator$4.99
  • Medium Orb Pack$4.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$9.99
  • Large Orb Pack$9.99
  • Large Coin Pack$19.99
  • XL Orb Pack$19.99
None

BEYOND Touch™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Verticus free?
Verticus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BEYOND Touch™ free?
BEYOND Touch™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Verticus or BEYOND Touch™?
Verticus is rated higher. Verticus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while BEYOND Touch™ averages 3.4 from 226 ratings.
Do Verticus or BEYOND Touch™ have ads?
Neither Verticus nor BEYOND Touch™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Verticus or BEYOND Touch™?
Verticus ships an update fortnightly, and BEYOND Touch™ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Verticus was updated on August 17, 2026 and BEYOND Touch™ on September 6, 2026.

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