# AFK Arena vs Attack on Time

The clearest difference is ads: AFK Arena at none against Attack on Time's shown. AFK Arena also leads on ratings volume (498K vs 12K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AFK Arena sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Attack on Time sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AFK Arena against 4.8 for Attack on Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AFK Arena has 498K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of AFK Arena's written reviews are positive against 68% of Attack on Time's.

AFK Arena ships an update fortnightly, Attack on Time every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AFK Arena | Attack on Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (498K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afk-arena/id1375425432/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-on-time/id1606069939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **498K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 863 MB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lilith Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/982119759) | [REVIJOY INTERACTIVE HONG KONG LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621059825) |

## What reviewers say

### AFK Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afk-arena/id1375425432)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #156 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure with friends, collect over 1,000 heroes, and tackle new challenges. Borrow powerful heroes from teammates and enhance your gameplay with an upgraded beast system. Rejoin classic modes and discover exciting new features.

**Highlights:** Collect 1,000+ heroes, Borrow heroes from friends, Enhanced beast system, New co-op modes, Tougher campaign challenges, Classic server hero comeback

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| $0.99 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| $24.99 Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Strategy over spending
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive
- 🎨 Wonderful art and animations
- ⏱️ Relaxing AFK gameplay
- 💰 Generous with free rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Progression locked behind paywalls
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression for F2P players
- 🤖 Unbalanced hero power levels
- 📊 Lack of guild and community features

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashing and freezing issues
- Unreliable login and account linking
- Progression halted by memory issues

**Requested features**

- Improved summoning rates and guarantees
- More ways to earn resources for F2P
- Better PvP matchmaking and rewards
- Expanded guild and social features
- Optimization for older/lower-end devices


### Attack on Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-on-time/id1606069939)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure with a vast collection of characters, each with unique designs and personalities. Engage in relaxed battles, deepen bonds with companions through stories and gifts, and enjoy immersive voice acting. Progress at your own pace with daily play sessions and connect with other players.

**Highlights:** Idle RPG gameplay, Diverse character collection, Character interaction and storylines, Renowned voice actress cast, Relaxing daily play, In-game chat and community

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1220 gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Generous rewards
- 🚀 Easy to progress as F2P
- 👍 Beautiful character art
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Fun for casual players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Predatory monetization
- 👎 Lack of combat animations
- 👎 Slow progression for non-spenders
- 👎 Inappropriate content for minors

**Reported bugs**

- Account bans without explanation
- Inability to recover purchased items

**Requested features**

- More combat animations
- Improved optimization
- Better progression for F2P players
- Separate version for younger audience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AFK Arena free?

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

### Is Attack on Time free?

Attack on Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AFK Arena or Attack on Time?

Attack on Time is rated higher. AFK Arena averages 4.7 out of 5 from 498K ratings, while Attack on Time averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do AFK Arena or Attack on Time have ads?

Attack on Time shows ads; AFK Arena does not.

### Which is updated more often, AFK Arena or Attack on Time?

AFK Arena ships an update fortnightly, and Attack on Time every 6 weeks. Most recently, AFK Arena was updated on September 27, 2026 and Attack on Time on September 27, 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.*