# Torchlight vs TRIPWIRE Recon

The clearest difference is rating: Torchlight at 4.4 against TRIPWIRE Recon's 3.5. Torchlight also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 2) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). TRIPWIRE Recon's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Torchlight sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. TRIPWIRE Recon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Torchlight holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Torchlight has 4.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Torchlight's written reviews are positive against 100% of TRIPWIRE Recon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Torchlight ships an update every 4 weeks, TRIPWIRE Recon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Torchlight | TRIPWIRE Recon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torchlight-infinite/id1593130084/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripwire-recon/id6757680157/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [XD Entertainment Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563750317) | [Christopher Wolff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777332022) |

## What reviewers say

### Torchlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torchlight-infinite/id1593130084)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an epic ARPG journey with endless loot and thrilling battles. Build unique heroes with unlimited possibilities, collect vast amounts of gear, and trade freely in a dynamic in-game market. Experience continually refreshed content with new seasons, heroes, and challenges.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced combat with no stamina or cooldowns, Collect endless loot and upgrade builds, Unlimited hero customization and playstyles, Free market trading system, Regularly updated with new seasons and content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner's Gifts (Normal) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Primocryst | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Primocryst | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pactspirit Cry. Wkly - Battle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Preseason Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| 980 Primocryst | $14.99 | one-time |
| Guide Qualification | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pactspirit Celebration Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Guide Qualification +1500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pactspirit Cry. Wkly - Celeb | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Primocryst | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pactspirit Encounter Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Primocryst | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Primocryst | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to play
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and art style
- 💰 Free-to-play with no pay-to-win
- 🎮 Reminiscent of Diablo and Path of Exile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues, especially on mobile networks
- 🕹️ Lack of controller support
- 🤑 Gacha/loot box system for pets
- 🧭 Confusing mechanics and lack of explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and black screens
- Unstable network connections
- Item stats displaying incorrectly
- Progression blockers and soft-locks
- Slow download and installation process

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve tutorial and in-game explanations
- Implement co-op and multiplayer modes
- Expand character customization options
- Optimize performance and battery life


### TRIPWIRE Recon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripwire-recon/id6757680157)

Explore your city to capture virtual flags and claim territory for your chosen faction. Form clans with friends to coordinate attacks and defend your turf. Discover hidden historical facts about landmarks through augmented reality.

**Highlights:** Real-world flag capture with GPS, Four unique factions, Clan system with chat, Augmented reality overlays, AI-generated historical research, Global leaderboards, Offline mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Torchlight free?

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

### Is TRIPWIRE Recon free?

TRIPWIRE Recon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Torchlight or TRIPWIRE Recon?

Torchlight is rated higher. Torchlight averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while TRIPWIRE Recon averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Torchlight or TRIPWIRE Recon have ads?

Torchlight shows ads; TRIPWIRE Recon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Torchlight or TRIPWIRE Recon?

Torchlight ships an update every 4 weeks, and TRIPWIRE Recon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Torchlight was updated on October 30, 2026 and TRIPWIRE Recon on October 24, 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.*