# Slash Quest Halfbrick+ vs Be Brave, Barb

The clearest difference is rating: Be Brave, Barb at 4.4 against Slash Quest Halfbrick+'s 3.0. Be Brave, Barb also leads on ratings volume (92 vs 6). Slash Quest Halfbrick+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slash Quest Halfbrick+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Brave, Barb has 92 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slash Quest Halfbrick+ | Be Brave, Barb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slash-quest-halfbrick-plus/id6740884378/reviews) | **[4.4 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-brave-barb/id6740888321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **92** |
| Positive 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 | 1.3 GB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) |

## What reviewers say

### Slash Quest Halfbrick+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slash-quest-halfbrick-plus/id6740884378)

Embark on an epic quest with an unlikely hero and a magical talking sword. Solve puzzles, battle foes, and customize your adventure in a vibrant world. Now part of a subscription service offering access to multiple games.

**Highlights:** Growing talking sword, Challenging puzzles, Epic adventures and quests, Boss battles, Customizable characters, Upgradable skills

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |


### 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 Slash Quest Halfbrick+ free?

Slash Quest Halfbrick+ 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, Slash Quest Halfbrick+ or Be Brave, Barb?

Be Brave, Barb is rated higher. Slash Quest Halfbrick+ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Be Brave, Barb averages 4.4 from 92 ratings.

### Do Slash Quest Halfbrick+ or Be Brave, Barb have ads?

Be Brave, Barb shows ads; Slash Quest Halfbrick+ does not.

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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.*