Comparison

AFK Arena vs Wuthering Waves

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

Head to head
About

AFK Arena

Embark on an epic RPG adventure with friends, featuring over 1,000 summons and a "Get All Heroes" event. Borrow powerful heroes, tackle new challenges, and explore an enhanced beast system for strategic battles. Rejoin classic modes and enjoy rewarding AFK gameplay.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ Summons & "Get All Heroes" Event
  • Borrow Heroes from Friends
  • New Campaign Challenges & Co-op Modes
  • Enhanced Beast System
  • Classic Mode Comeback
  • Strategic AFK Gameplay
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Bring your friends and dive into the adventure for even more rewards! In AFK Arena: Companions, you'll get 1,000+ summons, join the "Get All Heroes" event, borrow top-tier heroes from friends, take on tougher new campaign challenges, try out new co-op modes, explore the upgraded beast system, and discover tons of other new features. Meanwhile, the original AFK Arena's most popular modes and challenges are making a triumphant comeback! Your classic server heroes are ready to join the fight in AFK Arena: Companions. There's no better time than now to rejoin the adventure! 【Get All Heroes】 No more worries about missing out on your favorite heroes! The "Get All Heroes" event is live. Progress through the campaign mode to unlock all your beloved heroes. 【1,000+ Summons】 Log in now for a chance of 10 summons every day, with a total exceeding 1,000. No more diamond worries. Just summon to your heart's content! 【Share Heroes with Friends】 Skip the grind. In AFK Arena: Companions, you can borrow strong heroes from your teammates, streamline your resources, and win faster with less effort. 【Enhanced Beast System】 Discover, capture, and train beasts to unlock a variety of powerful abilities. Combine their unique attributes to craft your own beast and turn the tide of battle! Join us now in AFK Arena: Companions and embark on your delightful adventures! About Subscriptions and Apple Website Subscriptions 1. Pricing & Billing Cycle Enable “Subscription (Weekly)” within the game for $0.99 a week, which will be billed weekly (every 7 days). (Price may vary depending on your location.) Enable “Subscription (Monthly)” within the game for $2.99 a week, which will be billed every natural month (every 30 days). (Price may vary depending on your location.) 2. Subscription Content Subscribers will be eligible for certain perks during the subscription period, including: - Team Bounty Quests +1 - Increases AFK Rewards Gold Quantity By +10% - Increases King’s Tower Mercenary Uses By +1 - Increases Faction Tower Mercenary Uses By +1 - Increases Campaign Mercenary Uses By +1 - Guild Coin Drop Quantity +10% - Labyrinth Token Drop Quantity +10% 3. Automatic Subscription Renewal The App Store subscription is auto-renewed with payment confirmed via your iTunes Account. Users can manage the auto-renew manually through the iTunes/Apple ID Settings Manager. The subscription will auto-renew for the assigned billing period if the auto-renew feature is not turned off 24 hours before the current subscription expires. 4. User Agreement and Privacy Policy User Agreement https://afk-artworks.lilithgames.com/en/service.html Privacy Statement http://www.lilithgames.com/privacy_lilith.html 5. Subscription Cancellation If you would like to cancel your subscription, go to ‘Settings’ on your iOS device --> ‘iTunes & App Store’ --> tap ‘Apple ID’ and then ‘View Apple ID’. Enter ‘Account Settings’, tap ‘Subscriptions’ --> ‘Manage’ and select the subscription for ‘AFK Arena’ to cancel it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://www.lilithgames.com/privacy_lilith.html

About

Wuthering Waves

Embark on an open-world action RPG adventure as Rover, reclaiming lost memories and changing a post-apocalyptic world. Explore freely, engage in fast-paced combat, and uncover hidden truths with a cast of unique companions.

Highlights
  • Expansive open-world exploration
  • High-degree of freedom movement
  • Fast-paced combat system
  • Cinematic storytelling and animation
  • Companion system with unique abilities
  • High-mobility expedition motorbike
Features
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Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world. ◆Winner of Players' Voice at The Game Awards 2025◆ ◆Nominee of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025◆ ◆Nominee of Players' Voice at The Game Awards 2024◆ ◆Nominee of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2024◆ ◆Introduction◆ Welcome aboard, roving voyager. Upon the shores lay the silent embers of a world during the Ebb Tide. Desolated by the Lament, the erstwhile creations and earthly beings are left static. But they strike back, strong enough to penetrate the silence. Humanity has risen anew from the ashes of the apocalypse. And you, Rover, are poised for an adventure of Awakening. Companions to meet, enemies to conquer, new powers to gain, hidden truths to unveil, and unseen spectacles to behold... A vast world of endless possibilities awaits. The choice rests in your hands. Be the answer, be the leader, and follow the sounds to arrive at a new future. As Wuthering Waves echo endlessly, mankind set sail on a new journey. Rise and embark on your odyssey, Rover. ◆Features◆ Delve into an expansive world / Desolated by the Lament, civilization is born anew Embrace high degrees of freedom in immersive overworld explorations. Free yourself from stamina limits, dash and parkour on walls, take Flight, and ride a high-mobility expedition motorbike to enjoy open-world exploration. As the world of Solaris-3 unfolds, your lost memory begins to see its recovery through this ceaseless quest. Enjoy extreme battle experience / Engage in smooth & fast-paced combat Avail against enemy attacks in smooth and fast-paced combat. Apply easy controls of Extreme Evasion, Dodge Counter, Echo Skill, and unique QTE mechanisms that allow the fullest possibility of battle experience. Immerse in breathtaking storytelling / Witness a delicate fusion of story, sound, and vision With cinematic narratives, rich music, and stunning animation, Solaris delivers a high-quality sensory journey that brings every story to life. Encounter Resonators / Forte awakened, journey alongside your companions Compose a harmonious battle concerto with Resonators of different abilities. Their unique Fortes revealing distinctive personalities will be your strong assets for the journey ahead. ◆Official Social Media◆ Official Website: https://wutheringwaves.kurogames.com/en/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Wuthering_Waves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WutheringWaves.Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WutheringWaves Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wutheringwaves Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/WutheringWaves/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wuthering_waves Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wutheringwaves_official ※IGRS-certified and suitable for users aged 13 and above. 【App Permissions】 To provide the following services while you use this app, we may request certain permissions. 【Optional Permissions】 -Photos: Used for uploading, downloading, or sharing pictures, such as saving pictures to the photo library. -Microphone: Used for providing feedback through methods such as sending voice messages or recording videos. -Camera: Used for providing feedback through methods such as taking photos or recording videos, as well as for scanning QR codes. *For optional permissions, you can continue to use the app normally even if you deny them. 【How to Withdraw Permission Consent】 Settings → Privacy & Security → Select the relevant permission → Choose to allow or revoke access.

Screenshots

AFK Arena4 screens
Wuthering Waves4 screens

Verdict

The call

AFK Arena and Wuthering Waves both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of AFK Arena's written reviews are positive against 65% of Wuthering Waves's. AFK Arena also leads on ratings volume (498K vs 60K). Wuthering Waves's advantage is chart position (#34 vs #189). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. AFK Arena sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wuthering Waves sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AFK Arena against 4.6 for Wuthering Waves. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AFK Arena has 498K ratings behind it against 60K, 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 65% of Wuthering Waves's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AFK Arena ships an update fortnightly, Wuthering Waves every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
AFK Arena versus Wuthering Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAFK ArenaWuthering Waves
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (498K ratings) — better4.6 (60K ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings498K — better60K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#189#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size636 MB3.2 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLilith GamesKURO GAMES

Customer experience

AFK Arena

All ratings497,726 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews2,794 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative14.9%

Wuthering Waves

All ratings59,889 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews4,757 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.2%
Negative24.8%

User reviews

AFK Arena

From 498K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Wuthering Waves

From 60K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and character designs
  • 👍 Generous rewards and compensation
  • 💡 Unique combat system and echo system
  • 🤖 Expressive and detailed NPCs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🔌 Laggy and overheating on mobile devices
  • 🗣️ Inconsistent voice acting quality
  • 🤷‍♀️ Bland and disjointed story
  • 🤬 Lack of controller support on mobile

Bugs and requests

AFK Arena

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Wuthering Waves

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Dialogue and subtitle issues
  • Screen orientation problems
  • Enemies getting stuck in the environment
  • Inconsistent login and loading issues
  • Glitches during combat and cutscenes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support for mobile
  • Improve optimization and reduce crashes
  • Enhance story pacing and character development
  • Implement more customization options
  • Add co-op or multiplayer features

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AFK Arena

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time9
  • $0.99 Pack$0.99
  • $1.99 Pack$1.99
  • $4.99 Pack$4.99
Show 6 more
  • $9.99 Pack$9.99
  • $14.99 Pack$14.99
  • $19.99Pack$19.99
  • $24.99 Pack$24.99
  • $49.99 Pack$49.99
  • $99.99 Pack$99.99
10 purchases

Wuthering Waves

One-time10
  • 60 Lunites$0.99
  • 300 Lunites$4.99
  • Lunite Subscription$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Insider Channel$9.99
  • Special Bundle$9.99
  • 980 Lunites$14.99
  • Connoisseur Channel$19.99
  • 1980 Lunites$29.99
  • 3280 Lunites$49.99
  • 6480 Lunites$99.99

Questions

Is AFK Arena free?
AFK Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wuthering Waves free?
Wuthering Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AFK Arena or Wuthering Waves?
AFK Arena is rated higher. AFK Arena averages 4.7 out of 5 from 498K ratings, while Wuthering Waves averages 4.6 from 60K ratings.
Do AFK Arena or Wuthering Waves have ads?
Neither AFK Arena nor Wuthering Waves shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AFK Arena or Wuthering Waves?
AFK Arena ships an update fortnightly, and Wuthering Waves every 10 days. Most recently, AFK Arena was updated on November 9, 2026 and Wuthering Waves on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, AFK Arena or Wuthering Waves?
AFK Arena currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and Wuthering Waves at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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