# Destiny vs Finalist

The clearest difference is rating: Destiny at 4.8 against Finalist's 4.0. Destiny also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Finalist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destiny sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Finalist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Destiny holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Destiny has 24K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

Destiny ships an update every 3 weeks, Finalist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destiny | Finalist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destiny-rising/id1593326563/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finalist/id6502301145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) | [Jan Eisenhuth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744975230) |

## What reviewers say

### Destiny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destiny-rising/id1593326563)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling sci-fi shooter gameplay with unique characters and powerful weapons. Experience iconic game modes and embark on new adventures to defend Earth. Play solo or team up with friends in this first-person or third-person action experience.

**Highlights:** First-person and third-person shooter modes, Unique characters with formidable skills, Iconic and new game modes (campaign, co-op, PVE, PVP), Diverse and powerful weapon combinations, Online multiplayer and clan system, Character customization and personal stories

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60silver | $0.99 | one-time |
| peacemaker's gifts | $0.99 | one-time |
| pandora's deals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300silver | $4.99 | one-time |
| tree of light's blessing | $4.99 | one-time |
| premuim pass plus | $5.00 | one-time |
| 600silver | $9.99 | one-time |
| premuim pass plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| founder bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| hero's vault | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1500silver | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6000silver | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Appealing to both new and veteran players
- 🚀 Impressive graphics and performance
- 👍 Engaging and immersive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Concerns about potential pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Server connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues and server downtime
- Framerate drops during intense combat

**Requested features**

- Control support for better experience
- Optimization for older devices


### Finalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finalist/id6502301145)

Access leaderboards for the popular game, showing rankings for both current and past seasons. Stay updated on player performance and competitive standings.

**Highlights:** Current season leaderboards, Previous season leaderboards, Player ranking access, Competitive standings, Game statistics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Destiny free?

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

### Is Finalist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Destiny or Finalist?

Destiny is rated higher. Destiny averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Finalist averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Destiny or Finalist have ads?

Destiny shows ads; Finalist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Destiny or Finalist?

Destiny ships an update every 3 weeks, and Finalist every 2 months. Most recently, Destiny was updated on October 21, 2026 and Finalist on October 9, 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.*