Ugly vs Pink Penguin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Innovative mirror mechanic for puzzle-solving
- Deep, text-less narrative
- Visually stunning art style
- Mind-bending puzzle rooms
- Epic boss battles
- Controller support
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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?
Pink Penguin
Embark on a retro puzzle adventure with a charming penguin through handcrafted levels inspired by classic '90s games. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no in-app purchases or ads, featuring catchy 8-bit music and pixel art.
- Handcrafted retro puzzle levels
- 8-bit music and pixel art
- Offline play supported
- No in-app purchases
- No intrusive ads
- New levels added regularly
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Featuring handcrafted levels inspired by the legendary Pokémon Ice Path, Pink Penguin takes retro puzzle gaming to the next level. A “retro puzzle that’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your face” (AppAdvice), Pink Penguin is a nostalgic cocktail of hero-journey gaming, merging catchy 8-bit tunes with impeccable retro 2D pixel design. With no in-app purchases or intrusive pop-ups, enjoy countless hours of uninterrupted puzzle-solving fun leading the lovable and cute Pink Penguin from one snowy landscape to the next. Plus, with fully offline play available and new levels constantly being added, there’s no limit to your Pink Penguin problem-solving adventures. Download today and relive ‘90s retro gaming at its very best!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pink Penguin at 4.8 against Ugly's 4.4. Pink Penguin also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 73%) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Ugly's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (40 vs 13). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Ugly costs $4.99 and Pink Penguin $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pink Penguin holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Ugly's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pink Penguin's.
Ugly ships an update fortnightly, Pink Penguin every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Ugly | Pink Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (40 ratings) | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 607 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plug In Digital | Maciej Zak |
Customer experience
Ugly
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In-app purchases
Ugly
No in-app purchases
Pink Penguin
No in-app purchases
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