# Exiles vs Bright Memory

The clearest difference is rating: Bright Memory at 4.3 against Exiles's 2.9. Bright Memory also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Exiles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Exiles costs $4.99 and Bright Memory $4.99 up front. Bright Memory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Exiles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bright Memory holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Exiles's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bright Memory's.

Exiles ships an update every 3 weeks, Bright Memory every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exiles | Bright Memory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exiles/id927443601/reviews) | **[4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-memory-infinite/id1669877091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **67.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 813 MB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) | [贤成 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474315940) |

## What reviewers say

### Exiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exiles/id927443601)

Embark on an epic sci-fi adventure on a distant planet as an Elite Enforcer. Uncover a government conspiracy, battle alien creatures and mechs with a vast arsenal, and explore a vast open world. Choose your character class and gender, and experience a dark story with no in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Explore a huge open world, Battle alien creatures and mechs, Choose from 3 character classes, Variety of weapons to upgrade, Dark story of government conspiracy, Controller support, Real-time shadows and day/night system

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Open-world exploration gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual quality
- 🚗 Vehicles (hover bikes, mechas) for traversal
- ⚔️ Weapon variety and upgrade system
- 🎯 Action-oriented combat mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and game-breaking bugs
- 🎮 Poor and clunky controls
- 🗺️ No map or navigation system
- 🌍 Empty, barren world with little to do
- 📖 Weak and short storyline

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes at medical facility/specific locations
- Mission completion loops - unable to progress past certain missions
- Black screen in medical facility preventing gameplay
- Cannot leave Zerran 3 moon base after mission completion
- Missing ship/vehicle after completing missions

**Requested features**

- Add a proper map/navigation system
- Implement language localization (French, German, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, etc.)
- Add more missions and side quests
- Expand world content and environmental variety
- Add more weapons and vehicle types


### Bright Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-memory-infinite/id1669877091)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Paid · Action, #158 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience a thrilling blend of FPS and action in a futuristic world. Investigate a mysterious global phenomenon by combining unique skills, sword combat, and customizable firearms. Explore an ancient history connecting two worlds.

**Highlights:** FPS and action genre blend, Skill and ability combos, Sword combat, Customizable firearms, Gyroscope aiming support, Controller support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Kitten Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 学院兔皮肤 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Rabbit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energetic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Youthful Days Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheongsam (New Year) Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheongsam (Blue Flowers) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bikini Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skinny Jeans Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics
- 💡 Excellent with a controller
- 🚀 Fun mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and issues with controls
- 🔧 Needs improvements for iPad devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not programmed properly for iOS
- Unable to complete identity verification
- Touch controls issues on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add controller vibration support
- Allow customization of touch controls
- Optimize controls for PlayStation controller


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exiles free?

Exiles costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bright Memory free?

Bright Memory costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Exiles or Bright Memory?

Bright Memory is rated higher. Exiles averages 2.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Bright Memory averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Exiles or Bright Memory have ads?

Neither Exiles nor Bright Memory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exiles or Bright Memory?

Exiles ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bright Memory every 3 days. Most recently, Exiles was updated on September 30, 2026 and Bright Memory on September 30, 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.*