Comparison

Ugly vs Methods

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

Head to head
About

Ugly

A dark fairytale puzzle-platformer where you use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenges and explore a tormented nobleman's psyche. Unravel a text-less narrative through mind-bending puzzles and epic boss battles in a visually stunning world.

Highlights
  • Innovative mirror mechanic for puzzle-solving
  • Deep, text-less narrative
  • Visually stunning art style
  • Mind-bending puzzle rooms
  • Epic boss battles
  • Controller support
Features
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Embark on an unforgettable voyage through a tormented nobleman's psyche in "Ugly," a dark fairytale turned mobile puzzle-platformer. Navigate a world awash in tragedy, armed with an innovative mirror mechanic that allows you to face puzzles—and yourself—like never before. Dive deep into the enigmatic world of "Ugly" and get ready to confront truths as unsettling as they are enlightening. Are you brave enough to face what's hidden in the mirror? Key Features: - Innovative Mirror Mechanic: Generate a shadowy reflection to swap places with, unlocking new angles for puzzle-solving and exploration. - Deep Narrative: Unravel a profound, text-less story that delves into the corners of a broken mind. Each puzzle room you conquer brings clarity to your clouded past. - Visually Stunning: Immerse yourself in an intricately crafted world, where every detail, from the moody lighting to the ethereal art style, serves the narrative. - Mind-Bending Puzzles: Conquer intricately designed puzzle rooms, each offering a fresh challenge and a fragment of your past. - Epic Boss Battles: Engage with towering bosses that test not just your reflexes, but also your resolve. - Discover Hidden Secrets: Unlock alternate endings and hidden rooms for an enriched gameplay experience. - Exceptional Soundscapes: Atmospheric music that perfectly complements each twist and turn in your unsettling journey. - Controller Support: Experience the game seamlessly with MFI Bluetooth controller support. The game’s title isn't a reflection of its beautifully dark world, but of the unsettling truths you'll uncover. Are you ready to face the "Ugly" in you?

About

Methods

Engage in a crime investigation visual novel where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions to solve cases. This is the first part of a series, featuring 20 chapters of a compelling storyline and interactive crime scenes.

Highlights
  • Interactive crime scenes
  • Multiple-choice puzzles
  • Intriguing storyline
  • Original soundtrack
  • Distinctive artwork
  • 20 Chapters
Features
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The first chapter in the Methods Visual Novel series. Methods is a visual novel with simple crime investigation gameplay where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions about the solution. And the whole game has been split into five apps for the mobile release, with 'Methods: Detective Competition' being the first, and containing Chapters 1-20. Part 2- Methods2: Secrets and Death, now available for pre-order. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ One hundred detectives compete against each other in a mysterious competition, solving crimes created by the world's smartest criminals. The detective who wins receives one million dollars and the opportunity of a lifetime. If a criminal wins, however, they will also receive a million dollars... and parole, no matter the severity of their crime. Search for clues, and find out the truth with your unique methods! Who...will become the world's number one detective? Yours, The Game-master Key features ■ Very Positive in Steam ■ Over 25 interactive crime scenes ■ Contains 20 Chapters ■ Original soundtrack ■ intriguing storyline ■ Distinctive artwork ■ Independent developer Twitter: Methods_Official Instagram: methodsvn https://discord.gg/UmtD5zascA

Screenshots

Ugly4 screens
Methods4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ugly and Methods both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Methods's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ugly's. Methods also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Ugly's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Ugly costs $4.99 and Methods $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Methods holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Ugly's written reviews are positive against 100% of Methods's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ugly versus Methods: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUglyMethods
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.4 (38 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better9
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size607 MB744 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperPlug In DigitalErabit Studios

Customer experience

Ugly

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Methods

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ugly

No in-app purchases

None

Methods

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ugly free?
Ugly costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Methods free?
Methods costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ugly or Methods?
Methods is rated higher. Ugly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Methods averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Ugly or Methods have ads?
Neither Ugly nor Methods shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ugly or Methods?
Ugly ships an update fortnightly, and Methods fortnightly. Most recently, Ugly was updated on September 9, 2026 and Methods on September 10, 2026.

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