Comparison

Repulze vs Bendy and the Ink Machine

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

Head to head
About

Repulze

Experience a futuristic racing adrenaline rush with gravity-defying tracks and powerful hovercraft. Engage in intense battles with AI opponents using a variety of weapons and upgrades. Master quick-to-learn controls for challenging, high-speed gameplay.

Highlights
  • Gravity-defying tracks
  • Experimental hovercraft
  • Energy boosts for speed
  • Touch and tilt controls
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Weapons and AI opponents
  • Multiple upgrade options
Features
Currently charting
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* The intense PHASE THREE update is out now! * PHASE THREE brings WEAPONS and A.I. OPPONENTS to Repulze. Get ready for a futuristic adrenaline rush from the developers of Reckless Racing. Blast through gravity defying tracks while collecting precious energy boosts to push your speed beyond reason! This futuristic racer puts you in the seat of experimental Repulze hovercraft working as a test pilot for the Man. Well, the Synthetic Man is more accurate. The Synthetics run the corporations. The corporations run the world. You are way down the food chain getting pushed around to complete their “scientific” challenges. But you’ll show ‘em… •Super-fluid racing action with stunning graphics •Quick-to-learn touch and tilt controls but challenging to master •Game Center leaderboards and achievements •NEW: Phase Three is available! •NEW: Weapons and A.I. opponents •Languages: English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体字, 日本語, 한국어 PHASE ONE : Re-boot Camp (OUT NOW!) Push all boundaries to find the optimal use of the Repulze engine. Go as fast as humanly possible. Then go even faster. Don't even dare to blink! •Nine gravity defying tracks •Six hypersonic Repulze hovercraft PHASE TWO : Break & Desist (OUT NOW!) Exiled to the outer rims of space you need to hone your skills and gather strength for the inevitable showdown. •New industrial wasteland theme •Seven sanity defying tracks •New challenge types •Power Ripper upgrade •Magnetic Fields, Barriers & Toolkits PHASE THREE : Backlash (OUT NOW!) The Synthetics caught up with you, but not without leaving a brightly lit trail back to the Kernel, their master A.I. It’s time to bring the sledgehammer to their tea party. •New doomsday battle theme •Eight safety & health-code violating tracks •New hovercraft •Devious A.I. opponents •Plasma Cannon and Rocket Battery upgrades •New challenge types

About

Bendy and the Ink Machine

Step into a vintage cartoon workshop as a former animator lured back by a mysterious invitation. Explore a twisted nightmare, fight darkness, and escape the Ink Demon through a blend of combat, puzzles, and stealth. Uncover hidden secrets in a beautifully crafted world.

Highlights
  • First-person combat
  • Horror gameplay
  • Puzzle solving
  • Stealth mechanics
  • Hidden secrets
  • Unique cartoon world
Features
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Henry was the lead animator at Joey Drew Studios in its 1930s heyday, a studio that was best known for producing animated cartoons of their most popular and beloved character, Bendy. Many years later Henry receives a mysterious invitation from Joey Drew himself to return to the old cartoon workshop. Journey deep into the sketchy madness of this twisted cartoon nightmare. Fight the darkness. Escape the Ink Demon. Fear the Machine. • Varied Game Play! - First person combat, horror, puzzles, stealth and numerous hidden secrets. • A Beautiful Cartoon World! - Lovingly crafted by a small indie studio. • A Global Bendy Community! - Delve deep into the mystery and join the discussion at joeydrewstudios.com

Screenshots

Repulze4 screens
Bendy and the Ink Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bendy and the Ink Machine at none against Repulze's 10. Bendy and the Ink Machine also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 23). Repulze's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, ads, chart position 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

Repulze costs $0.99 and Bendy and the Ink Machine $4.99 up front. Repulze sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bendy and the Ink Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bendy and the Ink Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bendy and the Ink Machine has 5.2K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Repulze's written reviews are positive against 81% of Bendy and the Ink Machine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repulze ships an update every 5 weeks, Bendy and the Ink Machine every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Repulze versus Bendy and the Ink Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepulzeBendy and the Ink Machine
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.0 (23 ratings)4.5 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews80.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings235.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#81 — better#136
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPixelbiteJoey Drew Studios Inc.

Customer experience

Repulze

All ratings23 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral17.4%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews321 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative16.5%

Bendy and the Ink Machine

All ratings5,165 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews548 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative10.4%

User reviews

Repulze

From 23 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 💎 Stunning graphics
  • 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
  • 👍 Smooth controls (with adjustment)
  • 🔥 Addictive and challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sensitivity issues with controls
  • 🤖 Lack of AI opponents
  • 🕹️ Limited control options (no tilt)
  • 🔁 Repetitive track design
  • 💰 Difficult to complete challenges

Bendy and the Ink Machine

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Unique art style
  • 👍 Immersive story
  • 🕹️ Challenging puzzles
  • 🔊 Excellent sound design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔻 Performance issues and lag
  • 🕹️ Difficult controls on mobile
  • 🔌 Battery drain problems

Bugs and requests

Repulze

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Graphical glitches on older devices
  • Toolkit slot progression issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode (online/local)
  • Weapon/combat system
  • More track and vehicle variety
  • Customization options
  • Difficulty settings

Bendy and the Ink Machine

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashing when loading Chapter 3
  • Elevator buttons not working in Chapter 3
  • Enemies getting stuck or behaving erratically
  • Progression reset after crashes or exits

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save progress mid-chapter
  • Option to adjust screen brightness
  • Optimization for older devices
  • Fixing issues in specific chapters

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Repulze

One-time10
  • CHEAT: Unlock Phase Two$0.99
  • Gold paint set for Buffalo 46-TR$0.99
  • Gold paint set for Yugana SB-23$0.99
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  • Gold paint set for SYN-1101$0.99
  • A pile of Toolkits$0.99
  • Another pile of Toolkits$1.99
  • Increased Toolkit storage$1.99
  • Yet another pile of Toolkits$3.99
  • Hovercraft SYN-1101$4.99
  • Guess what… more Toolkits$7.99
None

Bendy and the Ink Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Repulze free?
Repulze costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bendy and the Ink Machine free?
Bendy and the Ink Machine costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Repulze or Bendy and the Ink Machine?
Bendy and the Ink Machine is rated higher. Repulze averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Bendy and the Ink Machine averages 4.5 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Repulze or Bendy and the Ink Machine have ads?
Neither Repulze nor Bendy and the Ink Machine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repulze or Bendy and the Ink Machine?
Repulze ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bendy and the Ink Machine every 2 months. Most recently, Repulze was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bendy and the Ink Machine on November 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, Repulze or Bendy and the Ink Machine?
Repulze currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and Bendy and the Ink Machine at #136. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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