# Ding Dong XL vs absOrby

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ding Dong XL at none against absOrby's 1. Ding Dong XL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (99 vs 5). absOrby's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Ding Dong XL costs $0.99 and absOrby $0.99 up front. absOrby sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ding Dong XL asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ding Dong XL against 5.0 for absOrby. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ding Dong XL has 99 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Ding Dong XL's written reviews are positive against 100% of absOrby's.

Ding Dong XL ships an update every 2 months, absOrby every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ding Dong XL | absOrby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ding-dong-xl/id1445475518/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorby/id1590947310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adamvision](https://appshunter.io/developer/959464885) | [Joshua Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465617289) |

## What reviewers say

### Ding Dong XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ding-dong-xl/id1445475518)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Bounce between the top and bottom of the screen, dodging obstacles and collecting points in this fast-paced arcade game. Master one-touch controls for endless survival challenges, with dual and infinite modes for advanced players. Customize your experience with unlockable skins.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls for sliding, Endless progressive difficulty, Dual Mode challenge, Infinite Mode for experts, Unlockable cosmetic skins, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Fun visuals and concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unclear power-up functionality
- 🐛 Repetitive music
- 🐛 Leaderboard not working on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard not working on iPhone 6s

**Requested features**

- More characters, modes, upgrades
- Apple TV support
- More power-up explanations


### absOrby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorby/id1590947310)

Navigate a world where moving causes you to shrink, creating a constant challenge to grow larger by consuming smaller elements. This game offers a thought-provoking experience with allegorical themes and the ability to restart after losses. Compete with friends to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Shrink when moving, Eat smaller elements to grow, Allegorical gameplay, High score competition, Restart gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ding Dong XL free?

Ding Dong XL costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is absOrby free?

absOrby costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ding Dong XL or absOrby?

Ding Dong XL and absOrby are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 99 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Ding Dong XL or absOrby have ads?

absOrby shows ads; Ding Dong XL does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ding Dong XL or absOrby?

Ding Dong XL ships an update every 2 months, and absOrby every 4 days. Most recently, Ding Dong XL was updated on October 18, 2026 and absOrby on October 16, 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.*