Comparison

Covenant vs Brave Squad

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

Head to head
About

Covenant

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Covenant: Project Zero is a sci-fi action adventure space opera set in a distant future ruled by massive interstellar corporations. You play as the fearless, crafty, and resourceful Captain John Covenant, leading your scrappy crew across the universe on an epic quest to unveil the past, survive the present and determine the future of humankind. The game blends stylized pixel art with immersive 3D environments for a truly retro 2.5D feel. Explore Covenant's universe taking advantage of a simple and intuitive control scheme on your mobile devices. Fight villains, solve puzzles, and interact with a cast of witty characters along the way and save the world!

About

Brave Squad

Experience classic beat 'em up action with a modern twist. Fight through eight levels using diverse combat styles and co-op multiplayer to liberate a city from a ruthless organization. Choose between an arcade challenge or a story mode with save points.

Highlights
  • Classic Beat 'Em Up Combat
  • 3 Playable Heroes with unique styles
  • Co-op Multiplayer (up to 3 players)
  • Controller Support
  • Arcade Mode (3 lives)
  • Story Mode with save points
Features
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Available exclusively for Orion Arcade members. Brave Squad is a high-energy street fighting game inspired by the golden era of beat 'em up classics. Join Anthony, Otto, and Alex on their mission to liberate Huemul City from the ruthless grip of The Organization and its leader, Ronald Richte. Fight your way through eight action-packed levels, using everything from knives and swords to bottles and rocks to restore order to the streets. Key Features: - Classic Beat 'Em Up Combat – Fast-paced street fights with powerful combos. - 3 Playable Heroes – Each with unique fighting styles. - Co-op Multiplayer – Team up with up to 3 players locally. - Controller Support – Play with a Bluetooth gamepad or touch controls. - Two Exciting Modes: * Arcade Mode – Relive old-school challenge with just 3 lives. * Story Mode – Progress through the game with retries and save points. Are you ready to fight for justice? Join the Brave Squad and reclaim the city!

Screenshots

Covenant3 screens
Brave Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brave Squad at Free against Covenant's $3.99. Covenant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Brave Squad is free to download; Covenant costs $3.99 up front. Brave Squad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Covenant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Covenant ships an update monthly, Brave Squad every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Covenant versus Brave Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCovenantBrave Squad
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB212 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer11000AD LLCOrion Arcade LLC

In-app purchases

None

Covenant

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Brave Squad

Subscriptions1
  • Orion Arcade Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Covenant free?
Covenant costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brave Squad free?
Brave Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Covenant or Brave Squad have ads?
Neither Covenant nor Brave Squad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Covenant or Brave Squad?
Covenant ships an update monthly, and Brave Squad every 3 months. Most recently, Covenant was updated on October 27, 2026 and Brave Squad on October 25, 2026.

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