# The Wanderer vs Carrion

The clearest difference is ads: Carrion at none against The Wanderer's shown. Carrion also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). The Wanderer's advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 1.9K) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Wanderer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Carrion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Wanderer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Wanderer has 44K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of The Wanderer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Carrion's.

The Wanderer ships an update weekly, Carrion every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Wanderer | Carrion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wanderer-post-nuclear-rpg/id1365548683/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrion/id6504567739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 432 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Parish](https://appshunter.io/developer/836670881) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### The Wanderer

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

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

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 (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Content | $4.99 | per month |
| 1000 Bottle Caps | $1.99 | one-time |
| WEAPON CRATE | $2.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK VAN | $2.99 | 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 |
| 5 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Bottle Caps | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Banners/Billboards | $5.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Bag Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Bottle Caps | $7.99 | one-time |
| A Wanderers Crate | $7.99 | one-time |
| Van Warranty | $9.99 | one-time |
| Van Warranty | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Wanderer Crate | $12.99 | 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


### Carrion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrion/id6504567739)

Experience a unique reverse horror game where you play as a monstrous creature. Hunt down your captors, consume them to grow stronger, and evolve devastating new abilities to escape your prison. The full game and DLC are unlocked with a single in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Play as an amorphous monster, Hunt and consume enemies, Grow and evolve abilities, Reverse horror gameplay, Unlock full game and DLC

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy the full game +DLC! | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique reverse horror concept
- 🎨 Impressive pixel art graphics
- 🎮 Satisfying monster mechanics
- 💯 Worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🧭 Lack of map or navigation guidance
- 💰 Paid full version after demo
- 🎮 Wonky or difficult controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using controllers
- Audio cuts out when connecting AirPods

**Requested features**

- Add difficulty options
- Implement a map or mini-map
- Expand the game with more content
- Improve audio and sound design
- Optimize performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Wanderer free?

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

### Is Carrion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Wanderer or Carrion?

The Wanderer is rated higher. The Wanderer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Carrion averages 4.4 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do The Wanderer or Carrion have ads?

The Wanderer shows ads; Carrion does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Wanderer or Carrion?

The Wanderer ships an update weekly, and Carrion every 5 days. Most recently, The Wanderer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Carrion 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.*