Comparison

EPOCH.2 vs Bright Memory

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

EPOCH.2

Engage in epic robot combat across a post-apocalyptic world. Control your robot with intuitive swipes, make tactical decisions, and unravel a compelling story of humanity's downfall and a princess's survival. Upgrade your robot with salvaged parts and diverse weaponry to face escalating challenges.

Highlights
  • Intuitive touch-screen controls
  • Tactical combat and decision-making
  • Engaging post-apocalyptic story
  • Robot customization and upgrades
  • Arena-style combat with boss battles
  • Leaderboard challenges
Features
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The epic saga of post-apocalyptic robot combat continues! EPOCH 2 featured in Best Indie Games in the App Store Best of 2013! Now with Endless Arena mode - Challenge your friends on the Leaderboards! EPOCH has trekked across a war-ravaged country to find the one person he was programmed to protect: the Princess, Amelia. Now he must follow a final, desperate lead to reach her, with the two warring robot armies of Omegatroniks and Alphetekk standing in his way. But what surprises await EPOCH when the Princess is finally located? And what will she make of the world she wakes up to? CHOREOGRAPH THE ACTION Control your character with intuitive finger swipes designed specifically for touch-screens. Make split-second tactical decisions, take cover, select targets, dodge incoming fire, utilize special abilities, and launch countermeasures! UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY Follow the story of humanity's downfall, and their final hope for salvation as you discover the truth about the Princess and what she really means to the future of this world. And who is the new interloper that has decided that EPOCH must be stopped at any cost? A BEAUTIFULLY DESOLATE WORLD Explore whole new areas across a post-apocalyptic landscape; the crackling desert of the mysteriously drained harbors, the whistling desolation of abandoned spaceports and the clamorous factories that continue to manufacture their robotic wares. DESTROY, SALVAGE AND UPGRADE Battle escalating waves of robots and bosses in arena-style combat, and upgrade yourself with pieces scavenged from the ruins! Configure your robot with dozens of weapons, armors, boosters and counters. NEW WAYS TO PLAY New weapons, items and features expand your arsenal and give you new strategies to employ. Equip your Weakening Grenades, risk a Fast Reload for bonus damage, or head-shot an enemy robot with your Sniper Rifle? New levels extend and expand EPOCH's ability to fight, move and dodge. New Play Modes provide tougher challenges for the elite EPOCH player. ENGAGING STORY Help the Princess find her bearings in a world that has left her behind. Gather fragments of the past with logs from a cast of characters, each with their own perspective on the apocalyptic events that destroyed a once-proud civilization. STUNNING AAA VISUALS Powered by the latest version of Unreal Engine 3 - as used by Infinity Blade 3 - EPOCH.2 pushes the limits of the enhanced visual capabilities of the latest iOS devices, delivering spectacular new enemies, completely revamped models and the most amazingly-realised human character on mobile! EPOCH.2 is optimized for iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, and iPod Touch 5. NOT compatible with iPhone4, iPod Touch 4th Gen, iPhone 3GS or iPad 1.

About

Bright Memory

Experience a thrilling blend of FPS and action in a futuristic world. Investigate a mysterious global phenomenon by combining unique skills, sword combat, and customizable firearms. Explore an ancient history connecting two worlds.

Highlights
  • FPS and action genre blend
  • Skill and ability combos
  • Sword combat
  • Customizable firearms
  • Gyroscope aiming support
  • Controller support
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In the year 2036, a strange phenomenon for which scientists can find no explanation has occurred in the skies around the world. The Supernatural Science Research Organization (SRO) has sent agents out to various regions to investigate this phenomenon. It is soon discovered that these strange occurrences are connected to an archaic mystery - an as-of-yet unknown history of two worlds, about to come to light... Bright Memory: Infinite combines the FPS and action genres to deliver a high-octane experience. Mix and match available skills and abilities to unleash magnificient combos on your enemies. Your trusted sword allows you to slash through crowds of enemies and even repel their gunfire. The guns you come across in-game can be customized with a variety of ammunitions. Choose between incendiary bombs, sticky grenades, homing missiles, and more to suit your situation. [Features] - Support gyroscope control aiming. - Support full button transparency and size customization. - Support XBOX wireless controller control.

Screenshots

EPOCH.24 screens
Bright Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EPOCH.2 at 4.8 against Bright Memory's 4.3. EPOCH.2 also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 67%) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). Bright Memory's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

EPOCH.2 costs $0.99 and Bright Memory $4.99 up front. EPOCH.2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bright Memory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EPOCH.2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPOCH.2 has 406 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of EPOCH.2's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bright Memory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EPOCH.2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Bright Memory every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
EPOCH.2 versus Bright Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPOCH.2Bright Memory
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (406 ratings) — better4.3 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better67.0% of reviews
Number of ratings406 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#171#169 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size790 MB2.4 GB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperUppercut Games Pty Limited贤成 曾

Customer experience

EPOCH.2

All ratings406 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative7.9%

Bright Memory

All ratings43 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral12.4%
Negative20.6%

User reviews

EPOCH.2

From 406 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 🔥 Addictive and fun
  • 💎 Customizable gear
  • 🎮 Challenging but rewarding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
  • 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay

Bright Memory

From 43 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 💡 Excellent with a controller
  • 🚀 Fun mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and issues with controls
  • 🔧 Needs improvements for iPad devices
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

EPOCH.2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • O.G.R.E. turret not working despite owning first game
  • Frequent crashes, especially towards end of campaign
  • Checkpoint issues causing loss of progress
  • Sound not working for some users

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More levels and campaign content
  • Ability to carry over progress from first game
  • Improved checkpoint system
  • More variety in enemy types and boss battles

Bright Memory

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons not programmed properly for iOS
  • Unable to complete identity verification
  • Touch controls issues on iPad

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add controller vibration support
  • Allow customization of touch controls
  • Optimize controls for PlayStation controller

In-app purchases

10 purchases

EPOCH.2

One-time10
  • A Handful of Credits$0.99
  • Double Credits$0.99
  • A Stack of Credits$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Containment Weapon$1.99
  • Leaper Weapon$2.99
  • Melee Weapon$3.99
  • A Pile of Credits$4.99
  • Sniper Weapon$4.99
  • Worm Weapon$5.99
  • Worm Armor$6.99
9 purchases

Bright Memory

One-time9
  • Black Kitten Pack$0.99
  • 学院兔皮肤$0.99
  • Cyber Rabbit$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Energetic Pack$0.99
  • Youthful Days Pack$0.99
  • Cheongsam (New Year) Pack$0.99
  • Cheongsam (Blue Flowers)$0.99
  • Bikini Pack$0.99
  • Skinny Jeans Pack$0.99

Questions

Is EPOCH.2 free?
EPOCH.2 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bright Memory free?
Bright Memory costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EPOCH.2 or Bright Memory?
EPOCH.2 is rated higher. EPOCH.2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Bright Memory averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.
Do EPOCH.2 or Bright Memory have ads?
Neither EPOCH.2 nor Bright Memory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPOCH.2 or Bright Memory?
EPOCH.2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bright Memory every 3 days. Most recently, EPOCH.2 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Bright Memory on September 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, EPOCH.2 or Bright Memory?
EPOCH.2 currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and Bright Memory at #169. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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