# Dan The Man Platformer vs Brawlhalla

The clearest difference is rating: Dan The Man Platformer at 4.8 against Brawlhalla's 4.1. Dan The Man Platformer also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 49%) and ratings volume (161K vs 27K). Brawlhalla's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dan The Man Platformer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Brawlhalla sells 42 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dan The Man Platformer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dan The Man Platformer has 161K ratings behind it against 27K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Dan The Man Platformer's written reviews are positive against 49% of Brawlhalla's.

Dan The Man Platformer ships an update every 4 weeks, Brawlhalla every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dan The Man Platformer | Brawlhalla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (161K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dan-the-man-platformer/id981796690/reviews)** | [4.1 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawlhalla/id1491520571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **161K** | 27K |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#166** |
| Size | 140 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) |

## What reviewers say

### Dan The Man Platformer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dan-the-man-platformer/id981796690)

Embark on a retro-style arcade adventure with a compelling story, upgradeable skills, and an arsenal of weapons. Engage in a classic beat-em-up cooperative multiplayer mode, either with a friend or a quick match, to defeat hordes of enemies and epic bosses.

**Highlights:** Cooperative multiplayer mode, Retro arcade gameplay, Upgradeable fighting skills, Epic arsenal of weapons, Funny story, Boss fights

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM SPECIAL OFFER | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium (remove ads) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barry Steakfries | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5,500 Gold Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| BARRY + PREMIUM | $5.99 | one-time |
| Winter Campaign | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fright Zone | $5.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Gold Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Engaging story
- 💡 Unique character customization
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Long wait times for levels
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Checkpoint ads not loading
- Weapons getting stuck in the environment
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress across devices
- Offline mode without ads
- More varied enemy types and boss fights
- Separate story mode for hard difficulty


### Brawlhalla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawlhalla/id1491520571)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Free · Action, #187 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer platform fighting with up to 8 players online. Choose from over 50 unique characters and explore various game modes, including ranked matches and casual free-for-alls. Enjoy full cross-play across all platforms.

**Highlights:** Online ranked 1v1 & 2v2 PVP, Over 50 crossover characters, Cross-play custom rooms, Free-to-play with millions of players, Training room for skill practice, Weekly legend rotation

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thor Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 140 Mammoth Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Summer Esports 2026 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Spring Esports 2026 | $8.99 | one-time |
| BCX 2025 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Esports 2025 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Summer Esports 2025 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Spring Esports 2025 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S9 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 14 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S8 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass 12 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 13 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S11 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla Battle Pass S10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 340 Mammoth Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 14 Deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Classic 8 Deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Deluxe 12 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Classic 6 Deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Deluxe 11 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Deluxe 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Deluxe 10 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 540 Mammoth Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 14 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Classic 8 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP13 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Classic 7 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP12 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP Classic 6 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Beawlhalla BP11 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Brawlhalla BP5 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Beawlhalla BP10 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Mammoth Coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| All Legends | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Mammoth Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Great crossover characters
- 🎮 Excellent controller support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnects
- 🔌 Lag and connection issues
- ⚖️ Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🤖 Overpowered bots/cheaters

**Reported bugs**

- Weapon pickup issues during combos
- Glitches causing character teleportation
- Inability to switch accounts on mobile

**Requested features**

- Account linking across platforms
- Ability to convert gold to mammoth coins
- Improved monetization model
- More character skins and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dan The Man Platformer free?

Dan The Man Platformer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brawlhalla free?

Brawlhalla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dan The Man Platformer or Brawlhalla?

Dan The Man Platformer is rated higher. Dan The Man Platformer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 161K ratings, while Brawlhalla averages 4.1 from 27K ratings.

### Do Dan The Man Platformer or Brawlhalla have ads?

Dan The Man Platformer shows ads; Brawlhalla does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dan The Man Platformer or Brawlhalla?

Dan The Man Platformer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Brawlhalla every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dan The Man Platformer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Brawlhalla on September 25, 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.*