# Bad Nerd vs Impulse One

The clearest difference is rating: Impulse One at 5.0 against Bad Nerd's 4.0. Impulse One also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Bad Nerd's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (272 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bad Nerd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Impulse One asks for nothing beyond the download.

Impulse One holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bad Nerd has 272 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Bad Nerd's written reviews are positive against 100% of Impulse One's.

Bad Nerd ships an update every 3 weeks, Impulse One every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bad Nerd | Impulse One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-nerd-open-world-rpg/id600060295/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulse-one/id1001814482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 156 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [VNL Entertainment Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/599852926) | [Kurt Dekker](https://appshunter.io/developer/680019078) |

## What reviewers say

### Bad Nerd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-nerd-open-world-rpg/id600060295)

Engage in a modern action RPG where you play as a nerd fighting school bullies. Collect lunch money to purchase weapons and armor, and master over 30 unique combat moves. Explore diverse settings and complete numerous quests in this continuously evolving game.

**Highlights:** Modern action RPG gameplay, Quest-based progression, Weapon and armor collection, Bully beating combat moves, Inventory and shop system, Visually stimulating characters

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lunch Money $1500 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great story and missions
- 👍 Enjoyable open-world gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Slow progression and grinding
- 👎 Clunky combat and controls
- 👎 Outdated graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues
- Enemies with infinite stamina
- Glitches causing loss of progress
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Update to support newer iOS versions
- Add character customization options
- Expand the game world and story
- Improve online multiplayer experience


### Impulse One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulse-one/id1001814482)

Pilot a spaceship to rescue stranded employees from a chaotic company. Navigate challenging environments with high gravity, timed conditions, and combat.

**Highlights:** Rescue stranded employees, Impulse-driven spaceship piloting, High gravity challenges, Timed conditions, Combat with incoming fire

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bad Nerd free?

Bad Nerd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Impulse One free?

Impulse One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bad Nerd or Impulse One?

Impulse One is rated higher. Bad Nerd averages 4.0 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while Impulse One averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bad Nerd or Impulse One have ads?

Neither Bad Nerd nor Impulse One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bad Nerd or Impulse One?

Bad Nerd ships an update every 3 weeks, and Impulse One every 11 months. Most recently, Bad Nerd was updated on October 23, 2026 and Impulse One on October 7, 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.*