Comparison

Ugly vs Daisy Chain

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

Daisy Chain

Features
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Dive into Daisy Chain, a new classic puzzle game inspired by beloved Sunday morning newspaper puzzles. Perfect for all ages, Daisy Chain is simple to learn but difficult to master and offers endless hours of brain-teasing fun. The rules are simple: arrange the numbers on the petals without repetition until they add up to the daisy's centre number. Each puzzle, and with each new petal type, seems difficult at first but get easier as you learn and progress. Terms of use: https://terms.taniguchi.co Privacy Policy: https://privacy.taniguchi.co

Screenshots

Ugly4 screens
Daisy Chain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Daisy Chain at Free against Ugly's $4.99. Daisy Chain also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Ugly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Daisy Chain is free to download; Ugly costs $4.99 up front. Daisy Chain sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Ugly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ugly ships an update fortnightly, Daisy Chain daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ugly versus Daisy Chain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUglyDaisy Chain
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size607 MB203 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPlug In DigitalJeffrey Taniguchi

In-app purchases

None

Ugly

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Daisy Chain

One-time8
  • Currency Bundle 07$0.99
  • Unlimited Energy 1$0.99
  • Bundle 1$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Increase Maximum Energy$4.99
  • Currency Bundle 01$6.99
  • Currency Bundle 03$14.99
  • Currency Bundle 04$29.99
  • Currency Bundle 05$49.99

Questions

Is Ugly free?
Ugly costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daisy Chain free?
Daisy Chain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ugly or Daisy Chain have ads?
Daisy Chain shows ads; Ugly does not.
Which is updated more often, Ugly or Daisy Chain?
Ugly ships an update fortnightly, and Daisy Chain daily. Most recently, Ugly was updated on October 24, 2026 and Daisy Chain on October 3, 2026.

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