Comparison

AFK Journey vs SOULS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AFK Journey

Embark on an epic fantasy RPG adventure as the legendary mage Merlin in a beautifully illustrated storybook world. Engage in strategic card battles, collect unique heroes, and explore a vast magical land filled with secrets and interactive experiences. Enjoy effortless resource collection and rapid progression with AFK features.

Highlights
  • Strategic card battles
  • Hero collection and formation
  • Shared hero levels and equipment
  • Vast, storybook-style world exploration
  • AFK resource collection
  • Seasonal adventures and secrets
Features
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Welcome to the enchanted land of Esperia! Play as the legendary mage Merlin and explore a beautifully illustrated storybook world. Outsmart your foes in strategic card battles and uncover the secrets of this world alongside other heroes. 1,000 Recruits | Claim Launch Heroes Log in and claim all launch heroes! Begin your journey with your dream formation! Play Smart | Adapt Formations for Different Strategies Power isn't everything! It's possible to defeat stronger opponents with your wit and strategy! Deploy heroes from six classes, position them strategically, and time their ultimates to overcome your enemies! Use faction buffs, terrain, and battle mechanics to your advantage! Shared Levels | Deploy New Heroes Immediately Equipment and levels are shared across heroes. No more grinding! Feel free to try out different formations at zero cost! 100 Heroes | Original and Unique Designs Meet 100 heroes from seven factions! Witness the Lightbearers, who carry the pride of humanity. Watch the Wilders flourish at the heart of their forest. Observe how the Maulers survive against all odds through sheer strength. The Graveborn legions are amassing, and the eternal clash between the Celestials and the Hypogeans rages on. And then there are the Dimensional heroes, visiting from distant worlds. Discover their skills and captivating backstories. Excellent Graphics | Immersive, Vast Magical World Explore the storybook-style magical world, where every detail is meticulously crafted. Roam through forests and mountains, using vines and tree stumps to bridge waterfalls and rivers as you take in the stunning scenery. Along the way, enjoy a range of interactive experiences, such as petting stray cats on the streets, going ice-skating, and having snowball fights... Every moment is full of surprises! Epic Adventures | Uncover Secrets as Magister Merlin A new adventure awaits with every season! Long ago, the seed of life drifted to Esperia from the stars and took root, giving birth to a land of wonder. However, as the gods fell during a chaotic war, six great factions emerged, each vying for power and dominance. Remember, only you can guide heroes to pull ""the sword from the stone"" and learn the truth about the world. Collect Resources Quickly | Level Up Fast Say goodbye to grinding for resources. Collect rewards effortlessly with our auto-battle and AFK features. Continue gathering resources even while you're sleeping. Enjoy hassle-free resource collection and smooth, rewarding progression! Free to download and play, with optional in-game purchases, including random items.

About

SOULS

Embark on an epic adventure in a world consumed by darkness. Collect over 60 unique heroes, each with distinct skills and personalities, to strategically battle enemies. Explore a visually immersive world and uncover hidden surprises on your quest to save the land.

Highlights
  • Exquisite art style for immersion
  • Over 60 unique heroes with personalities
  • Strategic tile-based combat
  • Explore a world with hidden surprises
  • Formations and hero skills
Features
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SOULS ▶ The story of SOULS begins; an ancient continent broken apart. A world now completely consumed by darkness. Key Features: - Exquisite Art Style - an all new world, graphically designed to allow full immersion into this epic adventure. - Unique Heroes & their personalities - More than 60 Heroes to help you in your adventure; enter their world and explore their skills and personalities - Strategy & Gameplay - Use various heroes and skills to play your best to defeat different enemies. Try out your best formation in this tile based combat. - Be a Hero - Go and save the world! Explore the world to see what hidden surprises await you on your journey to save the world.

Screenshots

AFK Journey4 screens
SOULS4 screens

Verdict

The call

AFK Journey and SOULS both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of SOULS's written reviews are positive against 51% of AFK Journey's. AFK Journey's advantage is chart position (#81 vs unranked) and ratings volume (75K vs 13K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AFK Journey sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SOULS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AFK Journey holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AFK Journey has 75K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of AFK Journey's written reviews are positive against 74% of SOULS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AFK Journey ships an update every 3 weeks, SOULS monthly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
AFK Journey versus SOULS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAFK JourneySOULS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (75K ratings) — better4.6 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB1.2 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFarlight GamesHABBY

Customer experience

AFK Journey

All ratings74,946 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,289 reviews
Positive51.3%
Neutral11.0%
Negative37.7%

SOULS

All ratings12,789 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews739 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative18.5%

User reviews

AFK Journey

From 75K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Genuinely great game
  • 👍 Beautiful art, story, and design
  • 👍 Fully voice acted lines
  • 👍 Generous with resources
  • 👍 Well-thought out UI and systems

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy after updates
  • 🐛 Matchmaking issues in PvP modes
  • 💰 Expensive microtransactions
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

SOULS

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Highly addictive
  • 👍 Great game mechanics
  • 👍 Sympathique et relaxant
  • 👍 Visually appealing
  • 👍 Soothing and relaxing experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
  • 🔋 Slow progression without spending
  • 💡 Lack of manual control during battles
  • 💡 Difficulty scaling issues
  • 💡 Confusing matchmaking in Arena

Bugs and requests

AFK Journey

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes on launch
  • Visual glitches and placeholder text
  • Inability to access certain game modes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change servers without restarting
  • More ways to obtain stellar crystals
  • Improved character customization options
  • Better moderation for global chat

SOULS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Endless loading screens
  • Connection errors
  • Incorrect language display
  • Inability to upgrade runes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add auto-battle mode for campaign
  • Improve equipment management system
  • Introduce more strategic depth
  • Provide more character customization options
  • Optimize progression curve

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AFK Journey

One-time10
  • $0.99 product$0.99
  • $2.99 product$2.99
  • $4.99 product$4.99
Show 7 more
  • $6.99 product$6.99
  • $9.99 Product$9.99
  • $14.99 Product$14.99
  • $19.99 product$19.99
  • $29.99 Product$29.99
  • $49.99 product$49.99
  • $99.99 product$99.99
10 purchases

SOULS

One-time10
  • Beginner Package 1$0.99
  • Value Package1$0.99
  • Value Package 3$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Value Package 5$4.99
  • Value Package 7$9.99
  • Value Package 8$14.99
  • Value Package 8$19.99
  • Advanced Monthly Card$29.99
  • Value Package 10$29.99
  • Value Package 12$49.99

Questions

Is AFK Journey free?
AFK Journey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SOULS free?
SOULS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AFK Journey or SOULS?
AFK Journey is rated higher. AFK Journey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while SOULS averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.
Do AFK Journey or SOULS have ads?
Neither AFK Journey nor SOULS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AFK Journey or SOULS?
AFK Journey ships an update every 3 weeks, and SOULS monthly. Most recently, AFK Journey was updated on November 10, 2026 and SOULS on November 10, 2026.

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