Comparison

Burn It Down vs DERE Vengeance

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

Head to head
About

Burn It Down

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
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You awaken in your mansion and discover that your love is missing. She has been kidnapped but it's unclear as to by whom and why. Your mission is to find her and, on this journey, you'll discover truths that will change your relationship forever... Features ----------- * beautiful and chilling pixel graphics * an intimate not-what-you-think love story * only two control inputs: left & right * cryptic mind-bending puzzles * clues and mysteries are scattered throughout * shadow guides to help you when you're stumped * new: blood and horror modes * new: leaderboards and achievements About Tapinator Tapinator (Ticker: TAPM) designs, develops, and publishes games on mobile platforms. The Company’s portfolio includes over 300 mobile gaming titles that, collectively, have achieved over 400 million downloads. Tapinator is headquartered in New York. For more info, visit Tapinator.com.

About

DERE Vengeance

Experience a unique platformer horror game with a meta-narrative that blurs the lines between player and character. Navigate challenging levels, encounter unsettling creatures, and immerse yourself in a sinister pixel art world with a haunting soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Fourth-wall-breaking meta-horror
  • Sinister pixel art world
  • Haunting atmospheric soundtrack
  • Challenging but fair platforming
  • Psychological horror elements
  • Story-rich adventure
Features
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Unleash your fears in a fourth-wall-breaking platformer horror game that will leave you questioning allegiances... and reality itself. SINISTER PIXEL ART WORLD Let the hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack and meticulously designed pixel art engulf you in paranormal encounters, impossible glitches, psychological horror, and the nostalgia of classic side-scrolling games. COZY COMPANIONS Enjoy the guidance of A.I.D.E. and a very kind and morally right "Dev," who'll be there to assist players every step of the way. The companions also help give an eerie charm to the surreal experience of playing this unique game. Players also encounter eccentric characters, scary creatures, and unsettling corruptions along their journey. CHALLENGING BUT FAIR Experience terror as you navigate nightmarish yet fair platforming challenges with precision and dread. The old-school hard gameplay is reminiscent of classic games that are hard to put down, preparing the brain for the kind of scares that make most analog horror media effective. FOURTH-WALL-BREAKING STORY Dive into thrilling meta-horror that defies the boundaries of the creepypasta genre, blending fear and suspense into a truly surreal experience. In DERE Vengeance, the player is part of the story. HAUNTING JOURNEY Embrace the perfect blend of nightmare and adventure in this story-rich platformer that promises genuine scares and enjoyable gameplay. You can embark on DERE Vengeance without playing our other games, though not advisable, as this terrifying adventure stands on its own with a unique and intriguing experience. Unravel the story of DERE Vengeance, the heart-pounding new entry in the critically acclaimed horror game saga DERE EXE and DERE EVIL EXE!

Screenshots

Burn It Down4 screens
DERE Vengeance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Burn It Down at none against DERE Vengeance's shown. Burn It Down also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). DERE Vengeance's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 68%). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burn It Down ships an update every 3 months, DERE Vengeance every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Burn It Down versus DERE Vengeance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurn It DownDERE Vengeance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (103 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB98 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTapinator, Inc.Darius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Burn It Down

All ratings103 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews409 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative20.3%

DERE Vengeance

All ratings413 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative5.4%

User reviews

Burn It Down

From 103 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

DERE Vengeance

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 👍 Wonderful game experience
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art style
  • 🎶 Great music and sound design
  • 🤯 Unique and engaging story
  • 🔍 Interesting meta-elements and fourth-wall breaks

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Unclear or underdeveloped story elements
  • 🔁 Repetitive level design in some areas
  • 🔍 Lack of character/world-building details
  • 🔍 Unsatisfying or abrupt endings
  • 🔍 Difficulty spikes can feel unfair at times

Bugs and requests

Burn It Down

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

DERE Vengeance

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional movement/jump input issues
  • Reported crashes or performance problems
  • Inconsistent or buggy behavior in certain levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add accessibility options like subtitle support
  • Expand on the story and characters in a sequel
  • Provide more level variety and unique challenges
  • Improve checkpoint/save system to reduce frustration
  • Allow for screen orientation changes

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Burn It Down

One-time5
  • 3 Shadow Guides$0.99
  • Remove ADS$0.99
  • Horror mode$0.99
Show 2 more
  • 12 Shadow Guides$2.99
  • 50 Shadow Guides$9.99
1 purchases

DERE Vengeance

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Burn It Down free?
Burn It Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DERE Vengeance free?
DERE Vengeance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Burn It Down or DERE Vengeance have ads?
DERE Vengeance shows ads; Burn It Down does not.
Which is updated more often, Burn It Down or DERE Vengeance?
Burn It Down ships an update every 3 months, and DERE Vengeance every 6 days. Most recently, Burn It Down was updated on October 29, 2026 and DERE Vengeance on October 30, 2026.

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