# Extra Lives vs The Wanderer

The clearest difference is ads: Extra Lives at none against The Wanderer's shown. Extra Lives also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). The Wanderer's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (44K vs 1.6K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Extra Lives sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Wanderer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Wanderer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Wanderer has 44K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Extra Lives's written reviews are positive against 80% of The Wanderer's.

Extra Lives ships an update every 8 days, The Wanderer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Extra Lives | The Wanderer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extra-lives/id1298487584/reviews) | **[4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wanderer-post-nuclear-rpg/id1365548683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **44K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **79.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 429 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MDickie Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/498978165) | [Jamie Parish](https://appshunter.io/developer/836670881) |

## What reviewers say

### Extra Lives

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extra-lives/id1298487584)

Survive a zombie-infested world by developing relationships with characters and exploring diverse locations. Engage in satisfying combat and customize your experience with various gameplay options. Upgrade for enhanced features and enjoy a unique survival simulation.

**Highlights:** Zombie survival gameplay, Relationship development with 200 characters, Explore 50+ locations, Interactive objects, Above-average combat system, Character customization, Adjustable zombie population

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Lives | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun to play
- 💡 Unique concept
- 👍 Lots of customization
- 👍 Realistic gore and dismemberment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky controls
- 🐛 Aggressive and unreasonable NPCs
- 🐛 Unfair combat mechanics
- 🐛 Slow character recovery time
- 🐛 Repetitive dialogue and quests

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing after ads
- Disappearing character limbs
- Inability to restore purchases
- Automatic movement/actions
- Inconsistent NPC reactions

**Requested features**

- 3D version of the game
- More weapon and character variety
- Improved AI and NPC behavior
- Ability to skip dialogue
- Online/multiplayer mode


### The Wanderer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wanderer-post-nuclear-rpg/id1365548683)

Explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland, scavenge for supplies, and battle enemies in this Fallout-inspired RPG. Customize your character, upgrade stats, and find a companion to survive the harsh environment. Features include randomized maps, various locations to explore, and selectable difficulty levels for high replayability.

**Highlights:** Post-apocalyptic RPG survival, Character customization, Upgradeable stats and items, Randomized map and locations, Companion system, Difficulty selection, Camper van traversal

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Content | $4.99 | per month |
| 1000 Bottle Caps | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Token | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Survivor Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| Material Scavenger | $5.49 | one-time |
| 5000 Bottle Caps | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Banners/Billboards | $5.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Bag Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| Van Warranty | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun way to kill some time
- 👍 Very fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Interesting style
- 👍 Relaxing and low key

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory and storage issues
- Disappearing vehicle parts
- Incorrect or missing information display
- Inconsistent difficulty scaling
- Progression-blocking bugs

**Requested features**

- More maps and locations to explore
- Ability to move camp and settle in new areas
- More enemy and faction variety
- Craftable weapons and gear
- Cooking and food preparation options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Extra Lives free?

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

### Is The Wanderer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Extra Lives or The Wanderer?

The Wanderer is rated higher. Extra Lives averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while The Wanderer averages 4.6 from 44K ratings.

### Do Extra Lives or The Wanderer have ads?

The Wanderer shows ads; Extra Lives does not.

### Which is updated more often, Extra Lives or The Wanderer?

Extra Lives ships an update every 8 days, and The Wanderer weekly. Most recently, Extra Lives was updated on November 5, 2026 and The Wanderer on November 6, 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.*