# Undawn vs Once Human

The clearest difference is update cadence: Once Human at monthly against Undawn's every 4 months. Once Human also leads on chart position (#41 vs #174). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Undawn sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Once Human sells 16 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 Undawn against 4.6 for Once Human. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Undawn's written reviews are positive against 58% of Once Human's.

Undawn ships an update every 4 months, Once Human monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Undawn | Once Human |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undawn/id1564044476/reviews) | **[4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-human/id1573906210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **58.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #174 | **#41** |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PROXIMA BETA PTE.LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190539723) | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) |

## What reviewers say

### Undawn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undawn/id1564044476)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world survival adventure four years after a global disaster. Explore a shattered world, battle infected hordes and other survivors, and rebuild civilization. Manage survival indicators, craft tools, build bases, and form alliances to stay alive.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Survival mechanics (hunger, health, mood), Base building and customization, PvP and PvE combat, Crafting tools and weapons, Character and outfit customization, Alliances and trading

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ravens Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50RC | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ravens Advanced Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ravens Deluxe Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250RC | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bulk Buy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500RC | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Treasure Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000RC | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1500RC | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2500RC | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5000RC | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🔒 Immersive open world
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Customizable characters
- 🚀 Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 Long loading times
- 💰 Microtransactions
- 🔒 Lack of controller support
- 🐛 Account/progress loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on character naming screen
- Disappearing/lost game progress
- Unresponsive controls
- Persistent server connection issues

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve server stability
- Increase progression speed
- Expand PvP game modes
- Introduce more content updates


### Once Human

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-human/id1573906210)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Adventure, #52 Top Free · Adventure, #61 Top Free · Role Playing, #88 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a multiplayer survival adventure in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by an alien substance. Team up with friends to battle monstrous creatures, build a sanctuary, and uncover the truth behind the world's collapse. Harness supernatural powers to fight, rebuild, or dominate.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer open-world survival, Post-apocalyptic setting, Base building and customization, Battle monstrous aberrations, Harness supernatural powers, Team up with friends, Collect and train Deviation Pals

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shining New Star Selection Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Abyssal Whale Dream Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Crystgin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shining Newbie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 330 Crystgin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Meta Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass (Advanced) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass (Upgrade) | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1090 Crystgin | $14.99 | one-time |
| Golden Accord: Astral Ride | $14.99 | one-time |
| Reward Covenant | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass (Deluxe) | $21.49 | one-time |
| Battle Pass  (Deluxe) | $23.99 | one-time |
| 2280 Crystgin | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3880 Crystgin | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7880 Crystgin | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game with immersive graphics
- 👍 Solid gameplay mechanics
- 💡 Unique and challenging features
- 🎮 Enjoyable on both PC and mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance and graphics issues
- 🔋 High storage requirements on mobile
- 🕹️ Lack of controller support on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Network errors preventing login
- Stuck on character creation screen
- Persistent bugs with garage and storage

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile controls and responsiveness
- More customization options for character and base
- Seamless cross-platform progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Undawn free?

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

### Is Once Human free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Undawn or Once Human?

Once Human is rated higher. Undawn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Once Human averages 4.6 from 18K ratings.

### Do Undawn or Once Human have ads?

Neither Undawn nor Once Human shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Undawn or Once Human?

Undawn ships an update every 4 months, and Once Human monthly. Most recently, Undawn was updated on October 24, 2026 and Once Human on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Undawn or Once Human?

Undawn currently peaks at #174 in the App Store charts, and Once Human at #41. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*