# From_. vs Drilloot

The clearest difference is price: Drilloot at Free against From_.'s $2.99. Drilloot also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 40%). From_.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Drilloot is free to download; From_. costs $2.99 up front. Drilloot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. From_. asks for nothing beyond the download.

From_. ships an update every 27 months, Drilloot monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | From_. | Drilloot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serina Nakajima](https://appshunter.io/developer/928341364) | [SHOTA OHTSUKA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893314876) |

## What reviewers say

### From_.

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### Drilloot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drilloot/id6762194954)

Embark on a solo mining expedition on an alien planet, digging through diverse strata to collect resources and complete missions. Upgrade your equipment, discover ancient relics, and unlock permanent skills as you uncover the planet's secrets. Enjoy offline progression and a relaxing, one-handed gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** One-handed idle mining, Six distinct strata to explore, 40 survey quests, Gear upgrades, Relic system with refining and selling, Prestige and GP skills, Offline progression

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Relic Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Speed Pass | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is From_. free?

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

### Is Drilloot free?

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

### Do From_. or Drilloot have ads?

Drilloot shows ads; From_. does not.

### Which is updated more often, From_. or Drilloot?

From_. ships an update every 27 months, and Drilloot monthly. Most recently, From_. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drilloot on October 24, 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.*