Comparison

Sometimes You Die vs Do Not Press The Red Button!

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

Head to head
About

Sometimes You Die

This game challenges your perception of death and invincibility. It features disturbing puzzles that require thoughtful solutions and explores the meaning of dying in a digital realm. With over 80 levels and hidden content, it offers a unique and thought-provoking experience.

Highlights
  • Unique death mechanic
  • Disturbing and surprising puzzles
  • Explores reality and illusion
  • Over 80 levels
  • Hidden content
  • Interactive art
Features
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In a game, you die. And imply that it has no effect on you. You feel invincible in the realm behind the screen. This one is different. In this game, you have to die. ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ G A M E ∙ ∙ ∙ What is your motivation? What do you expect from this game? Do you want to beat it? How do you know it can be beaten? This game plays with expectation, illusion, and reality. ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ P U Z Z L E S ∙ ∙ ∙ Think before you act. Who knows what it means to die behind the screen? Is it only a number that goes up? Pixels that change their intensity? Solve disturbing, surprising, and malicious puzzles. ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ D E A T H ∙ ∙ ∙ Is it possible to go through the game without dying even once? Will you aim for it? ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ D I F F I C U L T Y ∙ ∙ ∙ Some think the game is easy. I think, those haven't discovered the hidden levels yet. ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ slidetoplay.com > "interactive art" appspy.com > "manipulates expectations" 148apps.com > "borderline brilliant" ilounge.com > "messes with the players' heads" toucharcade.com > "incredibly unique" tabtimes.com > "extremely clever" cultofmac.com > "must play" pocketgamer.co.uk > "deliciously unputdownable" tuaw.com > "play it, and love it" 80+ levels. Hidden content. Wow factor. Epilepsy warning: One level includes fast flashing lights.

About

Do Not Press The Red Button!

Test your willpower in this addictive game of temptation. A mischievous button challenges your patience with clever tricks. Can you resist pressing it, or will you be captivated by its allure?

Highlights
  • Test willpower
  • Battle of wits
  • Patience challenge
  • Clever tricks
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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Get ready for an irresistibly addicting game of wit and willpower with "Do Not Press the Big Red Button!"  This mischievous little button has a knack for getting under your skin, but can you resist the temptation to press it again and again?  It's a battle of wits and patience, as the button taunts and challenges you in increasingly clever ways.  Will you discover its secret, or will you be forever captivated by its tricks? Are you up for the challenge?

Screenshots

Sometimes You Die3 screens
Do Not Press The Red Button!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Do Not Press The Red Button! at Free against Sometimes You Die's $1.99. Sometimes You Die's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (82% vs 40%). On 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

Do Not Press The Red Button! is free to download; Sometimes You Die costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sometimes You Die holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sometimes You Die has 155 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Sometimes You Die's written reviews are positive against 40% of Do Not Press The Red Button!'s.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sometimes You Die versus Do Not Press The Red Button!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSometimes You DieDo Not Press The Red Button!
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (155 ratings) — better3.3 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings155 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB48 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPhilipp StollenmayerIvan Gluvacevic

Customer experience

Sometimes You Die

All ratings155 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews494 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative13.6%

Do Not Press The Red Button!

All ratings29 ratings
Positive55.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative34.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative46.7%

Bugs and requests

Sometimes You Die

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pause button not functioning properly
  • Game freezing on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Leaderboard for fastest completions
  • More content and levels
  • Ability to reset/restart the game

Do Not Press The Red Button!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sometimes You Die

No in-app purchases

None

Do Not Press The Red Button!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sometimes You Die free?
Sometimes You Die costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Do Not Press The Red Button! free?
Do Not Press The Red Button! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sometimes You Die or Do Not Press The Red Button!?
Sometimes You Die is rated higher. Sometimes You Die averages 4.3 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Do Not Press The Red Button! averages 3.3 from 29 ratings.
Do Sometimes You Die or Do Not Press The Red Button! have ads?
Do Not Press The Red Button! shows ads; Sometimes You Die does not.

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