# MONOLISK vs Return to Abyss

The clearest difference is ads: MONOLISK at none against Return to Abyss's shown. MONOLISK also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 45%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 91). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MONOLISK sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Return to Abyss sells 12 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 — 4.5 for MONOLISK against 4.6 for Return to Abyss. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MONOLISK has 1.5K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of MONOLISK's written reviews are positive against 45% of Return to Abyss's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MONOLISK | Return to Abyss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monolisk/id1443189754/reviews) | **[4.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-abyss/id6443450523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 678 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Trickster Arts s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/573241157) | [Wingjoy Games Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/521104869) |

## What reviewers say

### MONOLISK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monolisk/id1443189754)

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure where you can raid countless dungeons, collect valuable loot and creature cards, and design your own challenging levels for others to conquer. Customize heroes, craft new cards, and rebuild a shattered world.

**Highlights:** Raid handcrafted dungeons, Collect loot and creature cards, Build and share custom dungeons, Customize 5 heroes, Craft new cards, Online hack 'n' slash RPG

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Card Packs | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7 Card Packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15 Card Packs | $19.99 | one-time |
| 40 Card Packs | $49.99 | one-time |
| 60 Card Packs | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game concept
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful art style
- 👍 No ads or subscriptions
- 👍 Unique dungeon building feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow progression and rewards
- 🕰️ Long wait times for quests
- 💰 Difficulty obtaining new cards/items
- 🤖 Lack of enemy/environment variety
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues on certain devices
- Quests not refreshing properly
- Targeting/movement issues in combat

**Requested features**

- Ability to rotate start portal
- More interactive dungeon elements
- Shorter quest refresh times
- Increased orb/card acquisition rates
- Cooperative/multiplayer modes


### Return to Abyss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-abyss/id6443450523)

Engage in intense action combat as a resurrected hero in a chaotic abyss. Battle thousands of monsters, collect chaos energy to gain blessings, and evolve unique weapons to overcome overwhelming odds in this roguelite experience.

**Highlights:** Action mowing combat, Roguelite elements, Battle thousands of enemies, Weapon evolution with multiple routes, Collect chaos energy for blessings, Explore diverse environments

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flawless Eyes * 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sign-in gift pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newcomer Boost Combo Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flawless Eyes * 60 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level-up Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tarm's Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flawless Eyes 188 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tarm's boon Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| all area communicator | $19.99 | one-time |
| Flawless Eyes 675 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Flawless Eyes 1400 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MONOLISK free?

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

### Is Return to Abyss free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MONOLISK or Return to Abyss?

Return to Abyss is rated higher. MONOLISK averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Return to Abyss averages 4.6 from 91 ratings.

### Do MONOLISK or Return to Abyss have ads?

Return to Abyss shows ads; MONOLISK does not.

### Which is updated more often, MONOLISK or Return to Abyss?

MONOLISK ships an update every 2 weeks, and Return to Abyss every 2 weeks. Most recently, MONOLISK was updated on October 21, 2026 and Return to Abyss on October 23, 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.*