# AVABEL LUPINUS vs XP Pocket

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | AVABEL LUPINUS | XP Pocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avabel-lupinus/id1361520826/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp-pocket-rpg-maker-player/id6804504844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASOBIMO,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305938870) | [Alejandro Martinez Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804504846) |

## What reviewers say

### AVABEL LUPINUS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avabel-lupinus/id1361520826)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bronze ticket 30 days | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver ticket 30 days. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold ticket 30 days. | $5.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| 380 Gem | $22.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gem | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gem | $79.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💎 Enjoyable character customization
- 🎨 Cute graphics
- 🕹️ Fun combat system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and lag
- 💰 Monetization and pay-to-win concerns
- 🤖 Over-reliance on auto-play features
- 📚 Unclear or confusing UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp-pocket-rpg-maker-player/id6804504844)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XP Pocket Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*