# AFK Arena vs Wuthering Waves

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 unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | AFK Arena | Wuthering Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (498K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afk-arena/id1375425432/reviews)** | [4.6 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wuthering-waves/id6475033368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **498K** | 60K |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 636 MB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lilith Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/982119759) | [KURO GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723145160) |

## What reviewers say

### AFK Arena

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

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

**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


### Wuthering Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wuthering-waves/id6475033368)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Action, #47 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #122 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Lunites | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Lunites | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lunite Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| Insider Channel | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 980 Lunites | $14.99 | one-time |
| Connoisseur Channel | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Lunites | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Lunites | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Lunites | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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.

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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.*