# AFK Journey vs SOULS

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 (#58 vs unranked) and ratings volume (75K vs 13K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

AFK Journey ships an update every 3 weeks, SOULS monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AFK Journey | SOULS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afk-journey/id1628970855/reviews)** | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/souls/id6448900613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **75K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Farlight Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605558679) | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) |

## What reviewers say

### AFK Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afk-journey/id1628970855)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Adventure, #112 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #132 Top Free · Adventure, #140 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 product | $0.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 product | $2.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 product | $4.99 | one-time |
| $6.99 product | $6.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Product | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Product | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 product | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Product | $29.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 product | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 product | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### SOULS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/souls/id6448900613)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Package1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 8 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 8 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Monthly Card | $29.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 10 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Value Package 12 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Endless loading screens
- Connection errors
- Incorrect language display
- Inability to upgrade runes

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 11, 2026 and SOULS on November 10, 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.*