# Ugly vs Braid Anniversary Edition

Ugly and Braid Anniversary Edition both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Braid Anniversary Edition's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ugly's. Ugly's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Ugly against 4.4 for Braid Anniversary Edition. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Ugly's written reviews are positive against 100% of Braid Anniversary Edition's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ugly | Braid Anniversary Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugly/id6456409085/reviews)** | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braid-anniversary-edition/id6756680806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 607 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Thekla, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1167726848) |

## What reviewers say

### Ugly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugly/id6456409085)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Braid Anniversary Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braid-anniversary-edition/id6756680806)

Manipulate time to solve intricate platform puzzles in this remastered indie classic. Explore beautifully painted worlds, uncover memories, and enjoy extensive creator commentary. Assemble jigsaw pieces and overcome challenges with unique time-bending mechanics.

**Highlights:** Time manipulation mechanics, Subtle platform puzzles, Refreshed high-resolution graphics, Extensive creator commentary, Jigsaw puzzle collection, Haunting, evocative score

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ugly free?

Ugly costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Braid Anniversary Edition free?

Braid Anniversary Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ugly or Braid Anniversary Edition?

Ugly is rated higher. Ugly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Braid Anniversary Edition averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do Ugly or Braid Anniversary Edition have ads?

Neither Ugly nor Braid Anniversary Edition shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*