# Dubio vs Be Brave, Barb

The clearest difference is rating: Dubio at 5.0 against Be Brave, Barb's 4.4. Dubio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Be Brave, Barb's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 13). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dubio 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.

Dubio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Brave, Barb has 92 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Dubio's written reviews are positive against 76% of Be Brave, Barb's.

Dubio ships an update every 9 days, Be Brave, Barb monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dubio | Be Brave, Barb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubio/id6737742990/reviews)** | [4.4 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-brave-barb/id6740888321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **92** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 417 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kolenc B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777700926) | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) |

## What reviewers say

### Dubio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubio/id6737742990)

Navigate minimalist obstacle courses through clever planning and precise execution. Solve puzzles, bounce through levels, and discover hidden challenges in this unique platforming experience. Unlock the full game for more levels and mechanics.

**Highlights:** 100 puzzle levels, Minimalist platforming, Gravity switching mechanics, Visual trickery, Hidden secrets, Touch interaction design, Hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Dubio free?

Dubio 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, Dubio or Be Brave, Barb?

Dubio is rated higher. Dubio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Be Brave, Barb averages 4.4 from 92 ratings.

### Do Dubio or Be Brave, Barb have ads?

Be Brave, Barb shows ads; Dubio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dubio or Be Brave, Barb?

Dubio ships an update every 9 days, and Be Brave, Barb monthly. Most recently, Dubio was updated on June 4, 2026 and Be Brave, Barb on September 11, 2026.

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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.*