Ugly vs Sokobond Express
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?
Sokobond Express
A minimalist puzzle game blending chemical bonds with pathfinding challenges. It offers a deep yet accessible experience, allowing players to engage with chemistry concepts through intuitive gameplay and rewarding puzzle-solving, without needing prior knowledge.
- Minimalist design
- Chemical bond puzzles
- Pathfinding mechanics
- Intuitive gameplay
- Rewarding puzzle solving
- No prior chemistry knowledge required
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Sokobond Express is a beautifully minimalist puzzle game that combines chemical bonds and puzzling pathfinding in novel ways. Thoughtfully curated and surprisingly deep, Sokobond Express takes the guesswork out of chemistry, letting you feel like a chemist without requiring any upfront chemistry knowledge. Immerse yourself in this delightful, mechanically intuitive, and elegant experience while getting lost in the art of rewarding puzzle solving. "A delightful little puzzle game that doesn’t talk down to you" - GameGrin "A compound puzzler that should be added to your collection with express speed" - EDGE The minimalist mashup sequel to award-winning puzzle games Sokobond and Cosmic Express. Created by up-and-coming puzzle designer Jose Hernandez, and published by renowned puzzle experts Draknek & Friends (A Monster's Expedition, Bonfire Peaks).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sokobond Express at 4.7 against Ugly's 4.4. Ugly's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 60%) and ratings volume (40 vs 6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Sokobond Express $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sokobond Express holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ugly has 40 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Ugly's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sokobond Express's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ugly ships an update fortnightly, Sokobond Express every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ugly | Sokobond Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (40 ratings) | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 607 MB | 318 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plug In Digital | Draknek Limited |
Customer experience
Ugly
Sokobond Express
In-app purchases
Ugly
No in-app purchases
Sokobond Express
No in-app purchases
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