# Once Human vs Carrion

The clearest difference is update cadence: Carrion at every 5 days against Once Human's monthly. Carrion also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). Once Human's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 1.8K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Once Human sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Carrion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Once Human holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Once Human has 17K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Once Human's written reviews are positive against 70% of Carrion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Once Human ships an update monthly, Carrion every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Once Human | Carrion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-human/id1573906210/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrion/id6504567739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | #175 |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) | [Devolver](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### Once Human

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

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Adventure, #77 Top Free · Adventure, #89 Top Free · Role Playing, #141 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


### Carrion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrion/id6504567739)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience a unique reverse horror game where you play as a monstrous creature. Hunt down your captors, consume them to grow stronger, and evolve devastating new abilities to escape your prison. The full game and DLC are unlocked with a single in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Play as an amorphous monster, Hunt and consume enemies, Grow and evolve abilities, Reverse horror gameplay, Unlock full game and DLC

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy the full game +DLC! | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique reverse horror concept
- 🎨 Impressive pixel art graphics
- 🎮 Satisfying monster mechanics
- 💯 Worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🧭 Lack of map or navigation guidance
- 💰 Paid full version after demo
- 🎮 Wonky or difficult controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using controllers
- Audio cuts out when connecting AirPods

**Requested features**

- Add difficulty options
- Implement a map or mini-map
- Expand the game with more content
- Improve audio and sound design
- Optimize performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Once Human free?

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

### Is Carrion free?

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

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

Once Human is rated higher. Once Human averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Carrion averages 4.4 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Once Human or Carrion have ads?

Neither Once Human nor Carrion shows ads.

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

Once Human ships an update monthly, and Carrion every 5 days. Most recently, Once Human was updated on October 16, 2026 and Carrion on October 15, 2026.

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

Once Human currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and Carrion at #175. 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.*