# Brobuddy vs Granny Boss

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Granny Boss at 44% against Brobuddy's 13%. Granny Boss also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Brobuddy's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brobuddy sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Granny Boss sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Granny Boss holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 502 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Brobuddy's written reviews are positive against 44% of Granny Boss's.

Brobuddy ships an update fortnightly, Granny Boss every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brobuddy | Granny Boss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brobuddy/id6785948193/reviews) | **[4.7 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granny-boss/id6792776004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 502 |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **43.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | #193 |
| Size | 632 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [24 HIT Riga SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767364890) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Brobuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brobuddy/id6785948193)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in an idle arcade adventure, fighting against a corrupt mayor's forces to reclaim a city. Gather resources, upgrade your fighter, and push through enemy squads to liberate districts.

**Highlights:** Idle gameplay mechanics, Resource gathering, Obstacle breaking, Enemy combat, Weapon and tool upgrades, District reclamation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Raid Resource Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tool Damage Forever | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Vip Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Damage Forever | $12.99 | one-time |
| More Fuel Forever 1 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Vip Pack | $22.99 | one-time |


### Granny Boss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granny-boss/id6792776004)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Transform abandoned areas into profitable businesses by cleaning streets, collecting resources, and building a hotel empire. This game offers a mix of idle and active gameplay for a satisfying progression.

**Highlights:** Clean and restore neighborhoods, Collect loot and resources, Build and upgrade hotel empire, Manage income and progression, Explore city streets, Idle and active gameplay mix

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard currency pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chain offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chain offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monkey fetcher | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assistants boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Regular No-ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium dinosaur | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency pack 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chain offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced No-ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Production boost | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium No-ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chain offer 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 2 starter pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency pack 05 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brobuddy free?

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

### Is Granny Boss free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brobuddy or Granny Boss?

Granny Boss is rated higher. Brobuddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Granny Boss averages 4.7 from 502 ratings.

### Do Brobuddy or Granny Boss have ads?

Both Brobuddy and Granny Boss show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brobuddy or Granny Boss?

Brobuddy ships an update fortnightly, and Granny Boss every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brobuddy was updated on October 25, 2026 and Granny Boss on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brobuddy or Granny Boss?

Brobuddy currently peaks at #179 in the App Store charts, and Granny Boss at #193. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*