Comparison

Blade Bound vs Upside Down

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

Head to head
About

Blade Bound

Embark on a roguelike adventure in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by mutated creatures. Gather resources from the environment, manage them strategically to upgrade your defenses and attacks, and battle waves of enemies to save humanity.

Highlights
  • Post-apocalyptic wilderness setting
  • Thrilling action combat
  • Resource management and strategic defense
  • Roguelike gameplay with waves of enemies
  • Doomsday gear and loot collection
Features
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Human civilization has fallen to a deadly virus. Mutated half-human creatures now roam the ruins, and the jungle has swallowed entire cities. In a final hope to fight back, the Last Ark begins developing a powerful genetic weapon. You must help a gifted boy reach the research lab and retrieve the missing serum to save the world. Join Veronica, Uncle Victor, and the young psychic Ricky on an epic journey to find the Ark Fleet. Deep in the jungle lies the Gene Lab—home to the antidote that can be spread across the globe via aircraft. But there’s one last piece missing: the boy’s blood. Trees are not just scenery—they’re your lifeline and your danger. Harvest them for vital resources, but beware: overharvesting will unleash monsters, while cutting too few will starve your upgrades. Manage your resources wisely. Shelter in the forest. Defend the last spark of hope. A Stunning Roguelike Adventure! Gameplay: Move your character, gather resources, upgrade your attack system, and survive wave after wave of enemies—until you reach the final stronghold. Game Features: Post-apocalyptic wilderness with haunting beauty Simple yet thrilling action combat A romantic and dangerous journey of redemption Tons of doomsday gear and loot Deep resource management and strategic defense A virus-born army has destroyed human civilization and seized all land. It's time to gather what remains, recover the shattered pieces of our world, and find the Last Haven—the final human warship. This is a battle of resources and faith, a journey of survival and sacrifice.

About

Upside Down

Embark on an action-packed adventure into a shadowy dimension to rescue a kidnapped friend. Explore mysterious landscapes, battle terrifying creatures with thrilling gunplay, and upgrade your gear to overcome challenges and uncover secrets.

Highlights
  • Explore a mysterious world
  • Engaging storyline
  • Dynamic combat with gunplay
  • Resource management and rebuilding
  • Upgrade and merge equipment
  • Strategic battles against challenging enemies
Features
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Journey into a gripping tale of mystery and danger, where a strange gate to a shadowy dimension has disrupted the peaceful life of a small town. When Amy is kidnapped by horrifying creatures, it’s up to Dustin to venture into the unknown, uncover the secrets of the Upside Down world, and bring her back. Inspired by the unsettling charm of dark and mysterious adventures, this game offers a perfect blend of exploration, action, and strategy. Equip Dustin with powerful tools and weapons, break through obstacles, repair the broken map, and fight off enemies with thrilling gunplay. Merge and upgrade your gear to take on greater challenges as you dive deeper into the story. Features: Explore a Mysterious World: Uncover hidden secrets and eerie landscapes. Engaging Storyline: Follow a compelling mystery filled with suspense and danger. Dynamic Combat: Use your gun to fight terrifying creatures and clear your way to the gate. Resource Management: Break objects to gather resources and rebuild the world. Upgrade and Merge Equipment: Strengthen your tools and weapons to face tougher challenges. Challenging Enemies: Face creatures of the Upside Down in strategic battles. Are you ready to fight through the unknown and bring Amy home? The adventure awaits!

Screenshots

Blade Bound4 screens
Upside Down4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Upside Down at 4.6 against Blade Bound's 1.3. Upside Down also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (100 vs 3). Blade Bound's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Blade Bound sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Upside Down sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Upside Down holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upside Down has 100 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Blade Bound's written reviews are positive against 36% of Upside Down's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blade Bound ships an update weekly, Upside Down every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Blade Bound versus Upside Down: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlade BoundUpside Down
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (3 ratings)4.6 (100 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews35.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3100 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB849 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRacttoySupercent, Inc.

Customer experience

Blade Bound

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Upside Down

All ratings48 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral28.6%
Negative35.7%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Blade Bound

One-time6
  • 20000 Coins$1.99
  • 2000 Diamonds$1.99
  • 200000 Coins$6.99
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  • 20000 Diamonds$6.99
  • 4000000 Coins$49.99
  • 400000 Diamonds$49.99
10 purchases

Upside Down

One-time10
  • starterbundle_0.99$0.99
  • handfulgems_0.99$0.99
  • bunchgems_4.99$4.99
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  • cpboffer1_9.99$9.99
  • pilegems_9.99$9.99
  • noads_13.99$13.99
  • cpboffer2_19.99$19.99
  • pouchgems_19.99$19.99
  • vaultgems_49.99$49.99
  • treasureboxgems_99.99$99.99

Questions

Is Blade Bound free?
Blade Bound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Upside Down free?
Upside Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blade Bound or Upside Down?
Upside Down is rated higher. Blade Bound averages 1.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Upside Down averages 4.6 from 100 ratings.
Do Blade Bound or Upside Down have ads?
Both Blade Bound and Upside Down show ads.
Which is updated more often, Blade Bound or Upside Down?
Blade Bound ships an update weekly, and Upside Down every 6 weeks. Most recently, Blade Bound was updated on September 13, 2026 and Upside Down on September 23, 2026.

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