Comparison

Hell and Back vs Aquorbis

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

Head to head
About

Hell and Back

Embark on a sci-fi roguelike RPG adventure to close a portal to hell on Mars. Fight, loot, and upgrade your gear in turn-based combat, recruiting mercenaries and making critical decisions to survive.

Highlights
  • Procedural and handcrafted levels
  • Weapon and armor upgrades
  • Mercenary recruitment
  • Challenging quests and bosses
  • Deep RPG progression
  • Turn-based combat
Features
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A sci‑fi roguelike RPG where you descend into hell to close the portal. A portal to hell has opened on Mars Base - and you’re the only one left to stop it. Fight, loot, upgrade, and survive in a turn‑based roguelike RPG where every run is different! - Procedural + handcrafted levels for endless replayability - Upgrade weapons and armor using power cells - Recruit mercenaries to build you squad - Challenging quests and bosses that evolve as you progress in this dungeon crawler - Deep RPG progression with stat points and gear builds - Classic roguelike tension - every decision matters - Turn based RPG action Do you have what it takes to descend into hell and come back alive?

About

Aquorbis

Features
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DIVE IN. CATCH FISH. BUILD YOUR DREAM AQUARIUM. Take the plunge into a colorful underwater world! In Aquorbis, you play as a diver exploring the ocean catching sea creatures, building aquariums, and unlocking new zones filled with amazing creatures. EXPLORE 10 OCEAN ZONES Start in the sunny Coral Reef and work your way to the mysterious Frozen Cavern. Each zone is packed with unique sea life to discover: - Coral Reef: Clownfish, Seahorses, and the legendary Sea Turtle - Deep Sea: Anglerfish, Octopus, and the mighty Whale Shark - Kelp Forest: Sea Otters, Leopard Sharks, and the elusive Leafy Sea Dragon - Volcanic Vents: Tube Worms, Pompeii Worms, and the fiery Dragon Fish - Frozen Cavern: Yeti Crabs, Ice Dragon Fish, and the Ancient Coelacanth - ...and 5 more zones to unlock! CATCH 60 UNIQUE SPECIES Swim close, cast your net, and hold steady to catch fish ranging from Common to Legendary rarity. Upgrade your net and lure to catch rarer creatures faster. BUILD & DECORATE YOUR AQUARIUM Place your creatures in up to 20 aquarium tanks. Feed them and watch them grow from baby to adult to king size. EARN GOLD & UPGRADE Spend gold on upgrades, new tanks, decorations, and zone unlocks. Five upgrades with five levels each let you customize your playstyle. GAME CENTER Compete on 3 leaderboards and earn 21 achievements; from your first catch all the way to Ocean Master. DESIGNED FOR KIDS & FAMILIES Simple controls with a virtual joystick, bright and friendly art, and a parental gate on all purchases

Screenshots

Hell and Back3 screens
Aquorbis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aquorbis at none against Hell and Back's shown. Aquorbis also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hell and Back sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Aquorbis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hell and Back ships an update every 7 months, Aquorbis every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hell and Back versus Aquorbis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHell and BackAquorbis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB208 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBrandon SteckleinJaime Reyes

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hell and Back

One-time2
  • 100 Ape Coins$0.99
  • Hell and Back Full Upgrade$1.99
1 purchases

Aquorbis

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Hell and Back free?
Hell and Back is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aquorbis free?
Aquorbis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hell and Back or Aquorbis have ads?
Hell and Back shows ads; Aquorbis does not.
Which is updated more often, Hell and Back or Aquorbis?
Hell and Back ships an update every 7 months, and Aquorbis every 2 months. Most recently, Hell and Back was updated on November 3, 2026 and Aquorbis on October 24, 2026.

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