Comparison

AVABEL LUPINUS vs XP Pocket

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

AVABEL LUPINUS

Embark on an epic hack and slash adventure in a world of sword and magic. Explore diverse environments, customize your character with various classes and skills, and team up with other players to conquer challenging dungeons and quests. Your wish awaits at the top of the tower.

Highlights
  • Hack and slash action
  • Character customization
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Item collection and synthesis
  • Multiple character classes
  • Cooperative quests with other players
  • Emotion system for communication
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[Beginner Only] Free Astra 10x Pack now available! We will be offering 10x Pack to get 10 stars arms only for beginners. Let's start fast with the strong equipments! ----------------------------------- [About LUPINAS] ・Enjoy with extra-refreshing hack and slash action game with numerous character makeover.。 ・Dress-up in to your style with your favorite "cute" and "charming" characters. ・Meet many players, sometimes cooperate, and sometimes battle each other. ...You belong here! [About the game] ◆Grass plain, snowy mountain, desert…… LUPINAS's main stage for adventure is the tower that reaches to heaven overlaps different worlds. Unfold each world and reach to the top. There will also be auto-mode function, to move on quickly. ◆Play within dungeon! Complete with item! There will be dungeons not only defeating monsters, but also collecting rare items and also challenging yourself. Many dungeons to suit your adventure and playstyle. Synthesize the items you collected to enhance and activate new skills. ◆Use various classes and skill systems! There will be 6 main classes such as "Warrior" and "Magician," and additional "Gladiator" with skill system. You can nurture your own, unique characters. ◆Meet new people… LUPINAS will be full of many adventurers where you can meet and create a party to cooperate for a quest! You can achieve quests that you couldn't achieve yourself, but also with your friends! There will also be "emotion function" to express "smile" or "cry," to communicate and be closer with your party! [Story] "Where everyone can be free --- Tower that reaches to the sky appears out of nowhere For those who have reached to the top, will be able to make any wish come true, and invited to eternal paradise." The world of sword and magic. Many of adventurers gathered naturally and flourished around when elevated tower appeared. Apparently, there are rumors and legends that adventurers who challenged with their lives will achieve wealth and fame. Also, when they reach to the top, any wish can come true, but no one has achieved to the top. So there is another adventurer. You can meet them at Revere, and prepare for the quest, and all go to the tower... [Recommended Spec] Device: iPhone6 or later/iPad 3rd Generation/iPad 4th Generation OS: iOS7.0 or later Also, recommend to end other apps while playing. Long-time playing while battery charging may generate heat with the device and hinder with gameplay. There may be forced shutdown of device when the device is overheated. [Official Page] [Official Twitter] ・This game is online game. If you are using iPad with WiFi connection, you will need to be in stable WiFi connection environment. ・Please play under stable reception environment. ・There may be changes with corresponding connection and devices in future updates. ・The reception/connection speed may be different depending on the corresponding devices. ・There may situations where you will not be able to connect to the game due to maintenance and reception environment. ・Please have manner and respect to avoid troubles with other players.

About

XP Pocket

Play games made with RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace on your iPhone. Import your own game files and customize touch controls for a personalized experience. An optional Pro version offers an ad-free experience with cloud saves.

Highlights
  • Play RPG Maker games
  • Import custom game files
  • Customizable touch controls
  • mkxp-z engine optimization
  • No account required
  • Optional Pro version
Features
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XP Pocket allows you to play titles created with RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace on your iPhone. You can import your own game folders or files (in ZIP or similar formats). The app does not include any games; you must provide the files for which you hold the usage rights. Features: • Local game library on your device • Customizable touch controls and game-specific settings • mkxp-z (RGSS) engine optimized for iOS • No account creation required • Option to sign in with Apple to access XP Pocket Pro (ad-free, cloud saves, and additional features) Privacy: https://xppocket.app/privacy Terms: https://xppocket.app/terms Support: support@xppocket.app

Screenshots

AVABEL LUPINUS4 screens
XP Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AVABEL LUPINUS at 4.5 against XP Pocket's 3.0. AVABEL LUPINUS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2K vs 2). XP Pocket's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AVABEL LUPINUS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and XP Pocket sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AVABEL LUPINUS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AVABEL LUPINUS has 2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVABEL LUPINUS ships an update monthly, XP Pocket every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AVABEL LUPINUS versus XP Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVABEL LUPINUSXP Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB179 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperASOBIMO,Inc.Alejandro Martinez Navarro

Customer experience

AVABEL LUPINUS

All ratings2,029 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews820 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.9%

XP Pocket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AVABEL LUPINUS

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent disconnections and login issues
  • Graphical glitches and rendering problems
  • Unresponsive controls and input lag
  • Quests and dialogues not loading properly
  • Inventory and equipment management bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • More avatar customization options
  • Improved performance and optimization
  • Better in-game trading/market system
  • Expanded end-game content and progression
  • Reduced grind and more engaging quests

XP Pocket

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AVABEL LUPINUS

One-time10
  • 12 Gem$0.99
  • Bronze ticket 30 days$2.99
  • 55 Gems$3.99
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  • Silver ticket 30 days.$4.99
  • Gold ticket 30 days.$5.99
  • 120 Gems$7.99
  • 380 Gem$22.99
  • 700 Gem$39.99
  • 1500 Gem$79.99
  • Platinum Package$99.99
1 purchases

XP Pocket

Subscriptions1
  • XP Pocket Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is AVABEL LUPINUS free?
AVABEL LUPINUS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XP Pocket free?
XP Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AVABEL LUPINUS or XP Pocket?
AVABEL LUPINUS is rated higher. AVABEL LUPINUS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while XP Pocket averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AVABEL LUPINUS or XP Pocket have ads?
XP Pocket shows ads; AVABEL LUPINUS does not.
Which is updated more often, AVABEL LUPINUS or XP Pocket?
AVABEL LUPINUS ships an update monthly, and XP Pocket every 9 days. Most recently, AVABEL LUPINUS was updated on November 6, 2026 and XP Pocket on November 6, 2026.

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