# Eternal Return vs Mutant Meltdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eternal Return at 50% against Mutant Meltdown's 0%. Eternal Return also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (33 vs 6). Mutant Meltdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eternal Return sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Mutant Meltdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eternal Return holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eternal Return has 33 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Eternal Return's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mutant Meltdown's.

Eternal Return ships an update every 2 months, Mutant Meltdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eternal Return | Mutant Meltdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eternal-return/id1453325589/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutant-meltdown/id6444719661/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 468 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nestor Dominguez Varela](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453325588) | [GoldenGod Games, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/653263023) |

## What reviewers say

### Eternal Return

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eternal-return/id1453325589)

Engage in turn-based strategic battles against monsters and yokai in an anime-style fantasy world. Improve your hero, weapons, and magical pets through card collection and leveling up to restore the eternal return cycle. Enjoy an offline RPG experience with optional in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy battles, Hero and Kami (monster) leveling, Card-based weapon and magic upgrades, Fantasy anime-style story, Offline gameplay, Optional in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of crystals | $1.09 | one-time |
| Push Up Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of crystals | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sack of crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of crystals | $17.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of crystals | $35.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of crystals | $54.99 | one-time |


### Mutant Meltdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutant-meltdown/id6444719661)

Lead survivors through a post-apocalyptic world filled with mutants. Scavenge for supplies, build and upgrade your encampment, and manage your survivors' skills to thrive. Explore, craft, and defend against fierce enemies in this turn-based roguelike game.

**Highlights:** Turn-based roguelike gameplay, Colony building and upgrades, Survivor management and skill assignment, Scavenging for supplies, Crafting and repairing items, Vehicle repair and defense, Radiation effects and perks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Access | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eternal Return free?

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

### Is Mutant Meltdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eternal Return or Mutant Meltdown?

Eternal Return is rated higher. Eternal Return averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Mutant Meltdown averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Eternal Return or Mutant Meltdown have ads?

Eternal Return shows ads; Mutant Meltdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Eternal Return or Mutant Meltdown?

Eternal Return ships an update every 2 months, and Mutant Meltdown weekly. Most recently, Eternal Return was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mutant Meltdown on September 29, 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.*