# Burn It Down vs DERE EVIL EXE

The clearest difference is rating: DERE EVIL EXE at 4.8 against Burn It Down's 4.2. DERE EVIL EXE also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 68%) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 103). Burn It Down's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Burn It Down sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DERE EVIL EXE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Burn It Down's written reviews are positive against 92% of DERE EVIL EXE's.

Burn It Down ships an update every 3 months, DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burn It Down | DERE EVIL EXE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-it-down/id946927501/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-evil-exe/id1382655034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tapinator, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/605667245) | [Darius Immanuel Guerrero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090694564) |

## What reviewers say

### Burn It Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-it-down/id946927501)

Embark on a chilling pixel-art adventure to find your kidnapped love. Uncover dark truths and solve mind-bending puzzles in this intimate, story-driven experience. Navigate a mysterious mansion with simple controls and discover clues to unravel the mystery.

**Highlights:** Pixel graphics, Intimate love story, Simple controls, Mind-bending puzzles, Clues and mysteries, Shadow guides, Horror modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Shadow Guides | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Horror mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Shadow Guides | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Shadow Guides | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Retro-style graphics
- 💡 Interesting story and atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs at certain levels
- 🎮 Frustrating controls and timing
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔚 Disappointing or unsatisfying ending

**Reported bugs**

- Character getting stuck or floating at certain levels
- Game crashing or freezing
- Inconsistent or unresponsive controls
- Ads not pausing the in-game timer

**Requested features**

- Add a jump button
- Improve level design and difficulty progression
- Expand the story and lore
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes


### 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 Burn It Down free?

Burn It Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DERE EVIL EXE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Burn It Down or DERE EVIL EXE?

DERE EVIL EXE is rated higher. Burn It Down averages 4.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while DERE EVIL EXE averages 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Burn It Down or DERE EVIL EXE have ads?

DERE EVIL EXE shows ads; Burn It Down does not.

### Which is updated more often, Burn It Down or DERE EVIL EXE?

Burn It Down ships an update every 3 months, and DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. Most recently, Burn It Down was updated on October 13, 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.*