# Normal Adventure vs DERE EVIL EXE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Normal Adventure at none against DERE EVIL EXE's 1. Normal Adventure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). DERE EVIL EXE's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 65). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Normal Adventure asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Normal Adventure against 4.8 for DERE EVIL EXE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 92% and 92% positive.

Normal Adventure ships an update every 7 months, DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Normal Adventure | DERE EVIL EXE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/normal-adventure/id895344987/reviews) | [4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-evil-exe/id1382655034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [创 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/588950074) | [Darius Immanuel Guerrero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090694564) |

## What reviewers say

### Normal Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/normal-adventure/id895344987)

Experience a game designed to be exceptionally ordinary. It challenges the perception of normalcy, suggesting that any perceived abnormality lies within the player or the developer. This title offers a unique, meta-commentary on game design.

**Highlights:** Deliberately normal gameplay, Challenges player perception, Meta-commentary on game design, Unique user experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and funny
- 🤯 Frustratingly fun
- 💡 Creative and unique gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 💯 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Infuriating and rage-inducing
- 😩 Extremely difficult
- 🐛 Ads can be disruptive
- 🤔 Confusing at times
- ⚠️ Pranky and life-ruining fun

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working in key positions
- No third ending

**Requested features**

- Add more stages
- Remove ads
- Sequel to the game
- Fix keyboard input issues


### DERE EVIL EXE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-evil-exe/id1382655034)

This is a retro platformer with a gripping meta-horror story. Navigate a pixel art world, solve puzzles, and survive against creatures born from fear. Enjoy a unique blend of catchy chiptune and ominous orchestral music.

**Highlights:** Meta horror story, Retro pixel platformer, Unique puzzles and obstacles, Survive against corruptions, 80s/90s 16-bit aesthetics, Catchy retro chiptune music, Ominous orchestral music

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads for DERE EVIL EXE | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging story
- 🚀 Challenging gameplay
- 💡 Unique meta-narrative
- 👍 Retro art style
- 👍 Satisfying ending choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional control issues
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Frequent ads can disrupt experience
- 🔍 Short length of the game

**Reported bugs**

- Jump button not responding at times
- Inconsistent collision detection
- Freezing and unresponsiveness on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Controller support
- Customizable controls
- Difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Normal Adventure free?

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

### Is DERE EVIL EXE free?

DERE EVIL EXE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Normal Adventure or DERE EVIL EXE?

Normal Adventure and DERE EVIL EXE are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 65 and 4.3K ratings respectively.

### Do Normal Adventure or DERE EVIL EXE have ads?

DERE EVIL EXE shows ads; Normal Adventure does not.

### Which is updated more often, Normal Adventure or DERE EVIL EXE?

Normal Adventure ships an update every 7 months, and DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. Most recently, Normal Adventure was updated on October 14, 2026 and DERE EVIL EXE on October 17, 2026.

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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.*