# Thirteen Souls vs Exist

The clearest difference is price: Exist at Free against Thirteen Souls's $2.99. Exist also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Thirteen Souls's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Exist is free to download; Thirteen Souls costs $2.99 up front. Exist sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Thirteen Souls asks for nothing beyond the download.

Exist holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thirteen Souls has 112 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Thirteen Souls's written reviews are positive against 86% of Exist's.

Thirteen Souls ships an update every 4 months, Exist every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thirteen Souls | Exist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirteen-souls/id1127769353/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exist-action-game/id6443764528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 644 MB | 543 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Good net technology co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/531056114) | [超洪 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547104242) |

## What reviewers say

### Thirteen Souls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirteen-souls/id1127769353)

Experience a 3D martial arts fighting game with a unique vertical combat system. Choose from twelve zodiac-themed heroes and engage in intense 1v1 battles with innovative rage mechanics and stunning combo skills.

**Highlights:** Full-view 3D fighting, Vertical combat system, 1v1 hero battles, Twelve zodiac-themed heroes, Innovative Rage System, Combo skills and QTE Ultra Skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning graphics and visual design
- ⚔️ Excellent combat mechanics and gameplay
- 💰 No in-app purchases or pay-to-win mechanics
- 📱 Offline playable without internet connection
- 🎭 Multiple game modes (Story, Challenge, Endless)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain and device overheating
- ⏱️ Significant lag and performance issues
- 🎯 Confusing story mode mechanics
- ❌ Limited character selection (only 4 playable)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
- iPad compatibility issues (crashes on iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Mini)
- iPhone X and newer device support missing
- Story mode text not displaying properly
- Equipment disappearing after battles

**Requested features**

- Add more playable characters (complete 13 zodiac animals)
- Implement multiplayer/PvP online battles
- Add Japanese language support
- Add German language support
- Add French language support


### Exist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exist-action-game/id6443764528)

Master strategic movement and timing to dominate the battlefield in this action-packed game. Explore gameplay mechanics and enjoy a unique combat experience, even with its simpler graphics. Your feedback helps shape its ongoing development.

**Highlights:** Strategic movement and timing mechanics, Exploration of gameplay concepts, Free-flowing battlefield combat, Independent developer's passion project, User feedback drives improvements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlocking Chapter 1. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 2. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapters 2 to 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all 6 chapters | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thirteen Souls free?

Thirteen Souls costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Exist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thirteen Souls or Exist?

Exist is rated higher. Thirteen Souls averages 4.1 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Exist averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Thirteen Souls or Exist have ads?

Exist shows ads; Thirteen Souls does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thirteen Souls or Exist?

Thirteen Souls ships an update every 4 months, and Exist every 9 days. Most recently, Thirteen Souls was updated on October 17, 2026 and Exist 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.*