# From_. vs with Mountain Smiling

The clearest difference is update cadence: with Mountain Smiling at every 3 days against From_.'s every 27 months. From_.'s advantage is chart position (#122 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

From_. costs $2.99 and with Mountain Smiling $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

From_. ships an update every 27 months, with Mountain Smiling every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | From_. | with Mountain Smiling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Serina Nakajima](https://appshunter.io/developer/928341364) | [Kyohei Yamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583465790) |

## What reviewers say

### From_.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/from/id1293625796)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a narrative adventure as a postman delivering letters in a water-filled world. Uncover a spreading rumor and connect people through their written emotions. The game features live-recorded piano melodies.

**Highlights:** Story-driven gameplay, Letter delivery mechanics, Exploration of a watery world, Live-recorded piano soundtrack, Uncover a spreading rumor

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### with Mountain Smiling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/with-mountain-smiling/id6476830609)

Embark on a challenging Antarctic expedition in this adventure game. Navigate treacherous terrain, manage resources, and learn from repeated failures to reach a remote inland station. The journey emphasizes experience and discovery over traditional victory.

**Highlights:** Antarctic expedition gameplay, Resource management (fuel, food), Hazardous terrain navigation, Story-driven progression, Return-to-Base system, Learning from failure mechanic

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is From_. free?

From_. costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is with Mountain Smiling free?

with Mountain Smiling costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do From_. or with Mountain Smiling have ads?

Neither From_. nor with Mountain Smiling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, From_. or with Mountain Smiling?

From_. ships an update every 27 months, and with Mountain Smiling every 3 days. Most recently, From_. was updated on October 1, 2026 and with Mountain Smiling on September 21, 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.*