Comparison

Abi vs Sid Meier's Civilization® VI

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

Head to head
About

Abi

An obsolete robot awakens an industrial robot and together they escape a warehouse to discover a world where humans have vanished. Solve puzzles by switching between characters to uncover the mystery of humanity's disappearance in this visually stunning adventure.

Highlights
  • Switch between two main characters
  • Solve puzzles to unlock secrets
  • Stunning artwork
  • Immersive musical score
  • Thought-provoking story
  • Post-apocalyptic journey
Features
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= PocketGamer Big Indie Pitch Asian Division Winner= = IMGA Selected Game= = Indieplay, Excellence at Visual Art, Nominee = “Great example of storytelling and point and click genres…Absolutely loved it.” --PocketGamer With the pace of technological development, our lives increasingly rely on machines. But is that a good thing? Technology can lead us astray, but it can also be our redemption… One day in the distant future, the obsolete household robot Abi finds the hibernating industrial robot DD, and together they escape the warehouse in which they have been locked away. Once they get out, they discover that humans have mysteriously disappeared from the earth. Where did the humans go and what can explain their disappearance? It’s up to you, Abi, and DD to find out. In this one-of-a-kind and mysterious world, you will experience: -Unique gameplay. Switch between the two main characters and unlock the secrets of this intriguing world by solving puzzles. -Stunning artwork throughout, depicting an abandoned yet surprisingly beautiful world. -Musical Score by well-known composer creates an immersive experience. -A moving and thought-provoking story -An intriguing post-apocalyptic journey Website:http://abi.lilithgames.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AbiIndieGame/

About

Sid Meier's Civilization® VI

Lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Wage war, conduct diplomacy, and advance culture to build the greatest empire. Play 60 turns for free, with expansions available for purchase.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy gameplay
  • Build an empire through ages
  • Wage war and conduct diplomacy
  • Advance culture and technology
  • Cross-platform cloud saves
  • Expansion packs available
Features
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Play 60 turns of Civilization VI for FREE! ———————————————————— U P G R A D E · TO · K E E P · P L A Y I N G ———————————————————— Originally created by legendary game designer Sid Meier, Civilization is a turn-based strategy game in which you attempt to build an empire to stand the test of time. Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Wage war, conduct diplomacy, advance your culture, and go head-to-head with history’s greatest leaders as you attempt to build the greatest civilization the world has ever known. ———————————————————————— C R O S S -P L A T F O R M · C L O U D · S A V E S ———————————————————————— Civilization VI supports cross-platform cloud saves between all your favorite devices. When you own Civilization VI on multiple platforms, you can continue playing on compatible save files between your favorite devices. Link your 2K Account, tick the multi-platform cloud save box in options, and you're good to go! Get your 2K Account: accounts.2k.com/signup ———————————————————————— A D D I T I O N A L · C O N T E N T · A V A I L A B L E ———————————————————————— Expand your Civilization VI experience throughout world history with additional leaders, civilizations and features! The Rise and Fall expansion introduces new Great Ages, Loyalty, and Governors systems, expands existing Diplomacy and Government systems, and adds a variety of new units, districts, wonders, buildings, and more. The Gathering Storm expansion adds new Environmental Effects, Engineering Projects, Power and Consumable Resources, as well as the World Congress and a new Diplomatic Victory. New Frontier Pass introduces 6 new game modes that allow you to play with recruitable heroes from history and myth, dial-up natural disasters in Apocalypse Mode, or join secret societies that can enhance or undermine your empire. With Leader Pass, explore 18 new ways to play with a new roster of 12 leaders and 6 new personas for your Civilization VI experience. Break out of your comfort zone with new approaches to diplomacy, war & expansion. Each leader has a suite of new or updated abilities. Complete your Civilization VI experience with these expansions plus additional scenario packs, available now as In-App Purchases. ————————— Supported Devices ————————— Please make sure that your device is listed below. If your device is not listed below, the game will not work on your device! - iPhone 7, 7 Plus - iPhone 8, 8 Plus - iPhone X, XS, XS Max, XR - iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max - iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max - iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max - iPhone 14, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 14 Plus - iPad Air 2 - iPad Air (3rd Gen, 4th Gen) - iPad Mini (5th Gen) - iPad (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Gen) - iPad Pro 9.7" - iPad Pro 10.5" - iPad Pro 11” (1st, 2nd, 3rd Gen) - iPad Pro 12.9" (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Gen) ———————————— Technical Support Notes ———————————— We’re here to help! You can contact Aspyr’s Support Team via support.aspyr.com ———— Refunds ———— To request a refund, please visit reportaproblem.apple.com ©1991-2022 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Developed by Firaxis Games. 2K, Sid Meier's Civilization, Civilization, Civ, Firaxis Games, Take-Two Interactive Software and their respective logos are all trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Published and distributed by Aspyr Media, Inc. Aspyr is a registered trademark of Aspyr Media, Inc., and the Aspyr star logo is a trademark of Aspyr Media. All rights reserved. Apple, iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Abi4 screens
Sid Meier's Civilization® VI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sid Meier's Civilization® VI at Free against Abi's $0.99. Sid Meier's Civilization® VI also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 189). Abi's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On update cadence, ads 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

Sid Meier's Civilization® VI is free to download; Abi costs $0.99 up front. Sid Meier's Civilization® VI sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Abi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Abi holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sid Meier's Civilization® VI has 1.6K ratings behind it against 189, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Abi's written reviews are positive against 34% of Sid Meier's Civilization® VI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abi ships an update every 3 months, Sid Meier's Civilization® VI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Abi versus Sid Meier's Civilization® VI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbiSid Meier's Civilization® VI
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (189 ratings) — better3.2 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews — better34.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1891.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size881 MB3.7 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLilithGame Co., LtdAspyr Media, Inc.

Customer experience

Abi

All ratings190 ratings
Positive66.3%
Neutral14.7%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral16.4%
Negative20.9%

Sid Meier's Civilization® VI

All ratings1,499 ratings
Positive51.8%
Neutral8.9%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews2,318 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral12.2%
Negative53.8%

User reviews

Abi

From 189 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful artwork and animations
  • 🎶 Atmospheric and emotional soundtrack
  • 🤖 Endearing robot characters
  • 👍 Relaxing and engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Intriguing post-apocalyptic world

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Game is too short
  • 🤔 Unclear or unsatisfying story ending
  • 🐢 Slow character movement
  • 📱 Difficult to play on smaller screens
  • 🌐 Lack of language localization options

Sid Meier's Civilization® VI

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fully-featured Civ 6 experience on mobile
  • 👍 Intuitive touch controls and UI
  • 🌐 Ability to play on the go
  • 💡 Potential for future DLC and content updates

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive base game and DLC pricing
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Blurry graphics and oversized UI on larger iPads

Bugs and requests

Abi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent button/interaction detection
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Graphical glitches in some scenes

Requested features

5 requests
  • More chapters and story content
  • Option to skip or repeat dialogue
  • Ability to save progress mid-chapter
  • Support for game controllers
  • Cloud save/sync functionality

Sid Meier's Civilization® VI

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing after extended play sessions
  • Issues with unit targeting and UI responsiveness
  • Inability to download and install DLC content properly
  • Disappearing save files and lost progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved optimization and performance
  • Smaller UI elements and better scaling for larger screens
  • Ability to transfer saves and DLC purchases from other platforms
  • Support for multiplayer and cloud saves

In-app purchases

None

Abi

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Sid Meier's Civilization® VI

One-time10
  • Multiplayer Compatibility PackFree
  • Play 60 Turns FreeFree
  • Australia Pack$4.99
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  • Poland Pack$4.99
  • Vikings Pack$4.99
  • Persia and Macedon Pack$8.99
  • Khmer & Indonesia Pack$8.99
  • Civilization VI Full Game$9.99
  • Rise and Fall$29.99
  • Gathering Storm$39.99

Questions

Is Abi free?
Abi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization® VI free?
Sid Meier's Civilization® VI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Abi or Sid Meier's Civilization® VI?
Abi is rated higher. Abi averages 3.8 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Sid Meier's Civilization® VI averages 3.2 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Abi or Sid Meier's Civilization® VI have ads?
Neither Abi nor Sid Meier's Civilization® VI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abi or Sid Meier's Civilization® VI?
Abi ships an update every 3 months, and Sid Meier's Civilization® VI every 2 months. Most recently, Abi was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sid Meier's Civilization® VI on November 4, 2026.

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