# Max vs ROTGRADE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Max at none against ROTGRADE's 6. Max also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ROTGRADE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ROTGRADE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Max asks for nothing beyond the download.

Max ships an update every 4 months, ROTGRADE every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Max | ROTGRADE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-countercoup/id6741947455/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vladyslav Omelechko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726904110) | [Two Joes Gaming](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046277815) |

## What reviewers say

### Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-countercoup/id6741947455)

A 2D pixel-art top-down shooter where you play as a retired agent fighting a ruthless regime. Experience intense action, strategic combat, and a gripping narrative with an instant-death system that requires precision and speed.

**Highlights:** 2D pixel-art graphics, Top-down shooter gameplay, Strategic combat, Gripping narrative, Instant-death system, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ROTGRADE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotgrade/id6811130323)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spare Change | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buggy Money | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sedan Money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Muscle Money | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Camper | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Max free?

Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ROTGRADE free?

ROTGRADE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Max or ROTGRADE have ads?

ROTGRADE shows ads; Max does not.

### Which is updated more often, Max or ROTGRADE?

Max ships an update every 4 months, and ROTGRADE every 2 weeks. Most recently, Max was updated on October 24, 2026 and ROTGRADE on October 24, 2026.

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