# BAD END vs Pendragon Rising

The clearest difference is rating: Pendragon Rising at 4.7 against BAD END's 4.0. Pendragon Rising also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 8) and review sentiment (77% vs 68%). BAD END's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 23 months). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

BAD END costs $3.99 and Pendragon Rising $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pendragon Rising holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pendragon Rising has 70 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of BAD END's written reviews are positive against 77% of Pendragon Rising's.

BAD END ships an update every 5 months, Pendragon Rising every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BAD END | Pendragon Rising |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-end/id564600390/reviews) | **[4.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendragon-rising/id1058157962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 199 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YOX-Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/337478968) | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) |

## What reviewers say

### BAD END

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-end/id564600390)

A visual novel where player choices have deadly real-world consequences. Follow a protagonist seeking the truth behind his friend's death by playing a dangerous game.

**Highlights:** Interactive visual novel, Life-or-death choices, Mystery story, Multiple languages supported, Character introductions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pendragon Rising

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendragon-rising/id1058157962)

Embark on an epic interactive medieval fantasy adventure where your choices shape the destiny of Britain. Play as Arthur or Arta, leading armies, forging alliances, and battling dark forces to claim the throne. Your decisions determine whether you become a legendary ruler or fall to the encroaching darkness.

**Highlights:** Interactive medieval fantasy novel, 112,000-word story, Player choice-driven narrative, Play as male or female, gay or straight, Command armies and forge alliances, Battle dark enemies and creatures

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BAD END free?

BAD END costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pendragon Rising free?

Pendragon Rising costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BAD END or Pendragon Rising?

Pendragon Rising is rated higher. BAD END averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pendragon Rising averages 4.7 from 70 ratings.

### Do BAD END or Pendragon Rising have ads?

Pendragon Rising shows ads; BAD END does not.

### Which is updated more often, BAD END or Pendragon Rising?

BAD END ships an update every 5 months, and Pendragon Rising every 23 months. Most recently, BAD END was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pendragon Rising on November 3, 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.*