# Abalon vs Letterlike

The clearest difference is price: Abalon at Free against Letterlike's $4.99. Abalon also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 122) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). Letterlike's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Abalon is free to download; Letterlike costs $4.99 up front. Abalon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Letterlike asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Abalon against 4.7 for Letterlike. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abalon has 1K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Abalon's written reviews are positive against 89% of Letterlike's.

Abalon ships an update every 2 days, Letterlike every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Abalon | Letterlike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalon/id1235934798/reviews)** | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#55** |
| Size | 117 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D20Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/516465511) | [Ronald Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752023445) |

## What reviewers say

### Abalon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalon/id1235934798)

Engage in tactical turn-based combat and deck-building strategy in a tabletop-inspired world. Command units, cast spells, and outwit opponents with creative combos and strategic positioning. Explore diverse biomes, collect cards, and build the perfect deck to become a legend.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical combat, Deck building strategy, Top-down battlefield control, Over 500 unique cards, Character-based abilities, Creative combo system, Procedurally generated world exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animal Gear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Angels & Demons | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dark Legion | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mean & Green | $7.99 | one-time |
| Space & Time | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic strategy game
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Great for busy RPG parents
- 👍 Way better than expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not recommended at the moment
- 🐛 Very unbalanced and costs $30
- 🐛 Game crashes after loading
- 🐛 Koumpounophobia (fear of buttons)
- 🐛 Controlling units is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs in second chapter dungeon
- Unable to use satchel items

**Requested features**

- Controller support for Backbone and other third party controllers
- More variation in encounter types
- Dark mode option


### Letterlike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Embark on a solo roguelike word adventure with procedurally generated challenges. Create words to score points, unlock upgrades, and conquer bosses. Enjoy endless replayability with New Game Plus and offline play.

**Highlights:** Roguelike word gameplay, Procedurally generated runs, Word creation for points, Progressive gem upgrades, Offline play, New Game Plus mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Clever combination of Scrabble and roguelike
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding progression system
- 💎 Satisfying upgrade and customization options
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for short bursts or long sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional difficulty spikes and unbalanced runs
- 🗣️ Annoying AI opponent trash talk
- 💰 Diamonds could be more reasonably priced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent letter distribution

**Requested features**

- Save progress and resume games
- Leaderboards and social features
- More visual customization options
- In-game dictionary or word definitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Abalon free?

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

### Is Letterlike free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Abalon or Letterlike?

Abalon is rated higher. Abalon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Letterlike averages 4.7 from 122 ratings.

### Do Abalon or Letterlike have ads?

Neither Abalon nor Letterlike shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Abalon or Letterlike?

Abalon ships an update every 2 days, and Letterlike every 4 days. Most recently, Abalon was updated on October 26, 2026 and Letterlike on October 25, 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.*