# Exit the Gungeon vs Be Brave, Barb

The clearest difference is ads: Exit the Gungeon at none against Be Brave, Barb's shown. Be Brave, Barb's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (76% vs 63%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exit the Gungeon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Be Brave, Barb sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Be Brave, Barb holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Exit the Gungeon's written reviews are positive against 76% of Be Brave, Barb's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exit the Gungeon | Be Brave, Barb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exit-the-gungeon/id6504852864/reviews) | **[4.4 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-brave-barb/id6740888321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 394 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) |

## What reviewers say

### Exit the Gungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exit-the-gungeon/id6504852864)

Embark on a frantic bullet hell dungeon climb as a misfit Gungeoneer. Ascend through perilous elevators, battling relentless enemies with ever-changing weapons. Each attempt offers a unique experience with shifting rooms, bosses, and bizarre items.

**Highlights:** Bullet hell combat, Dungeon climbing gameplay, Ever-changing weapons, Randomized rooms and enemies, Unique character escape routes, Boss battles, Collectible hats

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress reset issues
- 🐛 Offline mode problems
- 🔍 Not mobile-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to resume mini-game
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode support
- Ability to suspend runs
- Sync progress across platforms


### Be Brave, Barb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-brave-barb/id6740888321)

Embark on a gravity-bending platforming adventure as a cactus seeking lost positive affirmations. Navigate 100 challenging levels, defeat bosses, and uncover secrets in this unique quest to face fears and have a nice day.

**Highlights:** Gravity-bending platforming, 100 levels, 5 boss battles, Collect positive affirmations, Unlock secrets, Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging yet fun gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and art style
- 🎵 Catchy soundtrack
- 💡 Unique gravity-based mechanics
- 🚀 Lots of levels (100+)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and unpredictable gravity
- ⏱️ Slow character movement
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔨 Bugs causing crashes and level restarts

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working
- Crashes when restarting levels
- Ads still appearing despite purchase

**Requested features**

- Gallery to view collected affirmations
- Ability to replay intro cutscene
- Improved level scrolling and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exit the Gungeon free?

Exit the Gungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Be Brave, Barb free?

Be Brave, Barb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Exit the Gungeon or Be Brave, Barb?

Be Brave, Barb is rated higher. Exit the Gungeon averages 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Be Brave, Barb averages 4.4 from 93 ratings.

### Do Exit the Gungeon or Be Brave, Barb have ads?

Be Brave, Barb shows ads; Exit the Gungeon does not.

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