# LONER vs SOULS

The clearest difference is price: SOULS at Free against LONER's $1.99. SOULS also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (13K vs 86). LONER's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and chart position (#46 vs #197). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SOULS is free to download; LONER costs $1.99 up front. SOULS sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. LONER asks for nothing beyond the download.

SOULS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SOULS has 13K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of LONER's written reviews are positive against 74% of SOULS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LONER ships an update every 5 weeks, SOULS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LONER | SOULS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loner/id1180916723/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/souls/id6448900613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | #197 |
| Size | 279 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kunpo](https://appshunter.io/developer/767379940) | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) |

## What reviewers say

### LONER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loner/id1180916723)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Experience a tranquil and solitary journey as a pilot navigating through a visually minimalist world. This game offers a unique, immersive experience with its simple mechanics, atmospheric music, and procedurally generated challenges that sync with the soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Unique two-hand sliding and gravity sensing controls, Visually simple yet varied color palettes, Original, atmospheric background music, Randomly generated obstacles synced to music, Story of a pilot's lonely journey

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Beautiful music and soundtrack
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing and simple graphics
- 📖 Engaging story and narrative
- ✨ Unique and immersive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📍 Requires location data to play
- 🚫 Game refuses to load without location access
- ❓ Unclear why location data is needed
- 🇨🇳 Settings and menus in Chinese (or other non-English languages)
- 🔊 Music cannot be turned off

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Game does not load without location access
- Settings/menus in non-English languages
- Incomplete sentences or missing parts in story text
- Grammar issues in story, especially towards the end

**Requested features**

- Add more stories/chapters
- Option to turn off music
- Add more aircraft/landscapes
- Add tactile feedback for obstacles
- Improve English translation of story


### SOULS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/souls/id6448900613)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Strategy, #198 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure in a world consumed by darkness. Collect over 60 unique heroes, each with distinct skills and personalities, to strategically battle enemies. Explore a visually immersive world and uncover hidden surprises on your quest to save the land.

**Highlights:** Exquisite art style for immersion, Over 60 unique heroes with personalities, Strategic tile-based combat, Explore a world with hidden surprises, Formations and hero skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Package1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 8 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 8 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Monthly Card | $29.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 10 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 12 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 14 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly addictive
- 👍 Great game mechanics
- 👍 Sympathique et relaxant
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 👍 Soothing and relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
- 🔋 Slow progression without spending
- 💡 Lack of manual control during battles
- 💡 Difficulty scaling issues
- 💡 Confusing matchmaking in Arena

**Reported bugs**

- Endless loading screens
- Connection errors
- Incorrect language display
- Inability to upgrade runes

**Requested features**

- Add auto-battle mode for campaign
- Improve equipment management system
- Introduce more strategic depth
- Provide more character customization options
- Optimize progression curve


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LONER free?

LONER costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SOULS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LONER or SOULS?

SOULS is rated higher. LONER averages 4.2 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while SOULS averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do LONER or SOULS have ads?

Neither LONER nor SOULS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LONER or SOULS?

LONER ships an update every 5 weeks, and SOULS monthly. Most recently, LONER was updated on October 16, 2026 and SOULS on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LONER or SOULS?

LONER currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and SOULS at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*