# Abi vs Sid Meier's Civilization® VI

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Abi | Sid Meier's Civilization® VI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abi-a-robots-tale/id1170852506/reviews)** | [3.2 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sid-meiers-civilization-vi/id1235863443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 189 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 34.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 881 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lilith Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/982119759) | [Aspyr Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296399696) |

## What reviewers say

### Abi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abi-a-robots-tale/id1170852506)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sid-meiers-civilization-vi/id1235863443)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiplayer Compatibility Pack | Free | one-time |
| Play 60 Turns Free | Free | one-time |
| Australia Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Poland Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vikings Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Persia and Macedon Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Khmer & Indonesia Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Civilization VI Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rise and Fall | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gathering Storm | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*