# Destiny vs Apple Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apple Games at none against Destiny's 10. Apple Games also leads on ratings volume (83K vs 24K). Destiny's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destiny sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Apple Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Destiny holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 83K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Destiny's written reviews are positive against 69% of Apple Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Destiny ships an update every 3 weeks, Apple Games every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destiny | Apple Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destiny-rising/id1593326563/reviews)** | [4.6 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-games/id6744464675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **83K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Destiny

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

**Currently charting:** #152 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 600silver | $9.99 | one-time |
| premuim pass plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| founder bundle | $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


### Apple Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-games/id6744464675)

Discover new games, track live events, and manage your entire game library. Connect with friends, challenge them to matches, and get notified of their achievements. All your gaming experiences are brought together in one place.

**Highlights:** Discover new and trending games, Track live game events and updates, Access and manage entire game library, Invite friends to multiplayer challenges, Receive score and achievement notifications

**Features:** Game Controller support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 One-stop for all games
- 👍 Convenient game library
- 👍 Glad Apple made this app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear purpose of the app
- 🤔 Shows games not currently downloaded
- 🤔 No option to only show downloaded games

**Reported bugs**

- Showing games that have been deleted
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to only show downloaded games
- Track hours played
- Link to share Game Center profile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Destiny free?

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

### Is Apple Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Destiny or Apple Games?

Destiny is rated higher. Destiny averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Apple Games averages 4.6 from 83K ratings.

### Do Destiny or Apple Games have ads?

Both Destiny and Apple Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Destiny or Apple Games?

Destiny ships an update every 3 weeks, and Apple Games every 4 weeks. Most recently, Destiny was updated on November 9, 2026 and Apple Games on November 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.*