Comparison

Castle Escape (full) vs Ugly

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

Head to head
About

Castle Escape (full)

Embark on a thrilling escape from a mysterious castle. Discover hidden objects, solve intricate riddles, and find a hidden treasure to thwart your archenemy's plans. Use your wits and collected items to survive and escape.

Highlights
  • Hidden object discovery
  • Riddle and puzzle solving
  • Item collection and combination
  • Complex plot
  • Treasure hunting
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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A graphic adventure / escape game when the main goal is get out from the castle where you are trapped. To find the solution of the game and to get out from the castle you must find some hidden objects and solve different riddles and puzzles. In the castle there is also a treasure you must find. Collect items, combine them, use them in an original way and use your head. Only in this way you will be able to save your life and blow up the projects of your archenemy. Castle Escape like all the escape game has many similarities with popular games such as 100 doors, 100 gates, 100 rooms or 100 floors but Castle Escape has a plot more complex and it is much more fun to play. Can you escape alive from the castle? Good luck and have fun! Game walkthrough here: http://pentawire.altervista.org/?section=14&pageID=1 The graphics and music in the game are all in the public domain. NOTE: The full version of the game is the same as free version but the full version is ad-free and no notices appear during the game.

About

Ugly

A dark fairytale puzzle-platformer where you use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenges and explore a tormented nobleman's psyche. Unravel a text-less narrative through mind-bending puzzles and epic boss battles in a visually stunning world.

Highlights
  • Innovative mirror mechanic for puzzle-solving
  • Deep, text-less narrative
  • Visually stunning art style
  • Mind-bending puzzle rooms
  • Epic boss battles
  • Controller support
Features
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Embark on an unforgettable voyage through a tormented nobleman's psyche in "Ugly," a dark fairytale turned mobile puzzle-platformer. Navigate a world awash in tragedy, armed with an innovative mirror mechanic that allows you to face puzzles—and yourself—like never before. Dive deep into the enigmatic world of "Ugly" and get ready to confront truths as unsettling as they are enlightening. Are you brave enough to face what's hidden in the mirror? Key Features: - Innovative Mirror Mechanic: Generate a shadowy reflection to swap places with, unlocking new angles for puzzle-solving and exploration. - Deep Narrative: Unravel a profound, text-less story that delves into the corners of a broken mind. Each puzzle room you conquer brings clarity to your clouded past. - Visually Stunning: Immerse yourself in an intricately crafted world, where every detail, from the moody lighting to the ethereal art style, serves the narrative. - Mind-Bending Puzzles: Conquer intricately designed puzzle rooms, each offering a fresh challenge and a fragment of your past. - Epic Boss Battles: Engage with towering bosses that test not just your reflexes, but also your resolve. - Discover Hidden Secrets: Unlock alternate endings and hidden rooms for an enriched gameplay experience. - Exceptional Soundscapes: Atmospheric music that perfectly complements each twist and turn in your unsettling journey. - Controller Support: Experience the game seamlessly with MFI Bluetooth controller support. The game’s title isn't a reflection of its beautifully dark world, but of the unsettling truths you'll uncover. Are you ready to face the "Ugly" in you?

Screenshots

Castle Escape (full)4 screens
Ugly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ugly at 73% against Castle Escape (full)'s 0%. Ugly also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 36 months). Castle Escape (full)'s advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Castle Escape (full) costs $1.99 and Ugly $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castle Escape (full) ships an update every 36 months, Ugly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Castle Escape (full) versus Ugly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastle Escape (full)Ugly
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating—4.4 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—40 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB607 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRaffaele AmusoPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Castle Escape (full)

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Ugly

All ratings40 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

Castle Escape (full)

No in-app purchases

None

Ugly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Castle Escape (full) free?
Castle Escape (full) costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ugly free?
Ugly costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Castle Escape (full) or Ugly have ads?
Neither Castle Escape (full) nor Ugly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castle Escape (full) or Ugly?
Castle Escape (full) ships an update every 36 months, and Ugly fortnightly. Most recently, Castle Escape (full) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ugly on October 24, 2026.

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