# FROST vs Afterplace

The clearest difference is update cadence: Afterplace at monthly against FROST's every 14 months. Afterplace also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 74%) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). FROST's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 613) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

FROST costs $4.99 and Afterplace $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FROST against 4.9 for Afterplace. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FROST has 15K ratings behind it against 613, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of FROST's written reviews are positive against 94% of Afterplace's.

FROST ships an update every 14 months, Afterplace monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FROST | Afterplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frost/id1234617736/reviews) | [4.9 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 613 |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | **94.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#55** |
| Size | 236 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [kunabi brother GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/712167048) | [Evan Kice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539778234) |

## What reviewers say

### FROST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frost/id1234617736)

Guide ethereal spirits by drawing paths to their home planets. Witness the emergence of beautiful creatures, restore balance to a dynamic world, and uncover its secrets. Experience a captivating narrative of attraction, interaction, and transformation.

**Highlights:** Draw paths to guide spirits, Guide flocking creatures, Unravel world mysteries, Experience dynamic world, Witness emergent creature behaviors, Interactive particle systems

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Mesmerizing visuals
- 🎶 Relaxing soundtrack
- 👍 Intuitive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 💤 Calming, stress-free experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too few levels
- 🔚 No replay option after completion
- 🔆 Overrides brightness settings
- 💰 Expensive for the content provided

**Reported bugs**

- Brightness settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Customizable brightness/color settings
- Free play/sandbox mode


### Afterplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Paid · Role Playing, #118 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world adventure on your mobile device, exploring a vast landscape filled with hidden secrets, treasures, and quirky characters. Engage in combat, uncover mysteries, and forge your own path through a world without waypoints.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Hidden secrets and treasures, Combat with monsters, Interactive characters, No virtual buttons, Dynamic control adaptation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and dialogue
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 💡 Unique story and world-building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of a map or quest log can lead to getting lost
- 🔍 Some plot points not fully explained
- 🔍 Limited weapon/item variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Saves not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to restart or replay the game
- More in-depth combat and progression systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FROST free?

FROST costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Afterplace free?

Afterplace costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FROST or Afterplace?

FROST and Afterplace are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15K and 613 ratings respectively.

### Do FROST or Afterplace have ads?

Neither FROST nor Afterplace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FROST or Afterplace?

FROST ships an update every 14 months, and Afterplace monthly. Most recently, FROST was updated on September 27, 2026 and Afterplace on September 26, 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.*