# Among Us! vs Nextbots Online

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Among Us! at 846K against Nextbots Online's 775. Among Us! also leads on chart position (#8 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Nextbots Online's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 59%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Among Us! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nextbots Online sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nextbots Online holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Among Us! has 846K ratings behind it against 775, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Among Us!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Nextbots Online's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Among Us! | Nextbots Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (846K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/among-us/id1351168404/reviews) | **[4.2 (775 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbots-online-sandbox/id1664901779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **846K** | 775 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 481 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [InnerSloth LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/957995279) | [MAKSIM NAZARENKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664901781) |

## What reviewers say

### Among Us!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/among-us/id1351168404)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Simulation, #13 Top Free · Action, #88 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

A multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal in space. Players complete tasks or vote out impostors, while impostors sabotage and eliminate the crew. Customize your character and game settings for a unique experience.

**Highlights:** Teamwork and betrayal gameplay, Complete tasks or vote out impostors, Sabotage and stealth mechanics, Customizable characters and game settings, Cross-platform multiplayer, Optional roles for varied gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Top Hat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Police | $1.99 | one-time |
| MIRA HQ Skin Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Polus Map Skins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stickmin Pet Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1M Download Hat Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brainslug Pet Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Crewmate Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hamster Pet Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🤝 Great for playing with friends
- 🎨 Customizable characters
- 🕵️‍♀️ Engaging mystery/deduction element
- 🆓 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- 🚫 Inability to chat freely
- 🤖 Lack of advanced AI for solo play
- 🤬 Issues with toxic/inappropriate player behavior
- 🕰️ Long wait times to join games

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing black screens and inability to move
- Inconsistent behavior when players disconnect
- Issues with the 'shhh' loading screen
- Problems with the 'you were kicked' notification

**Requested features**

- Add a friends list to play with regular partners
- Implement a reporting system for disruptive players
- Introduce new game modes like 'hide and seek'
- Allow more customization options for characters
- Optimize performance to reduce crashes and disconnects


### Nextbots Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbots-online-sandbox/id1664901779)

Experience a thrilling chase game where you're hunted by terrifying monsters. Explore diverse maps, play solo or with friends in multiplayer, and even create your own levels in a sandbox mode.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer chase game, Single player mode, Custom map editor, Voice and text chat, Diverse maps (Backrooms, Construct), Community-created maps

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 1 week | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP - 1 month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium season pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🚀 Great multiplayer experience
- 💡 Ability to create custom Nextbots
- 👍 Good graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the game
- 📢 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔧 Difficulty in uploading custom Nextbot audio
- 🚧 Limited map selection

**Reported bugs**

- Nextbots getting stuck in objects
- Inability to save custom Nextbot creations
- Multiplayer matchmaking issues and connection problems
- Game freezing or crashing during play

**Requested features**

- Add more Nextbot characters and skins
- Improve the map editor with more customization options
- Implement a way to share custom Nextbots with other players
- Add new game modes like survival or cooperative play
- Reduce the frequency of ads or allow players to disable them


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Among Us! free?

Among Us! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nextbots Online free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Among Us! or Nextbots Online?

Nextbots Online is rated higher. Among Us! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 846K ratings, while Nextbots Online averages 4.2 from 775 ratings.

### Do Among Us! or Nextbots Online have ads?

Both Among Us! and Nextbots Online show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Among Us! or Nextbots Online?

Among Us! ships an update monthly, and Nextbots Online monthly. Most recently, Among Us! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nextbots Online on November 3, 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.*