# Throwback Games vs Fantasy Survivor

The clearest difference is rating: Fantasy Survivor at 4.9 against Throwback Games's 4.3. Fantasy Survivor also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Throwback Games's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Throwback Games sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Fantasy Survivor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fantasy Survivor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively.

Throwback Games ships an update fortnightly, Fantasy Survivor daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Throwback Games | Fantasy Survivor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwback-games/id1640741127/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasy-survivor-exploration/id6501970559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 436 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Big Money Brackets Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506606181) | [Huy Bach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649450529) |

## What reviewers say

### Throwback Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwback-games/id1640741127)

Build your ultimate 70s or 90s sports dream team by drafting players with a budget. Each draft is random and exciting, offering a unique fantasy sports experience. Compete against other players and see who wins lightning-fast.

**Highlights:** Draft historical sports dream teams, Random player career game outcomes, Budget-based player selection, Fast-paced multiplayer drafts, Unique fantasy sports experience, Build new teams or re-draft

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful Of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $10.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |


### Fantasy Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasy-survivor-exploration/id6501970559)

Embark on a roguelike dungeon crawl, developing your hero and collecting equipment. Engage in real-time combat against monsters and bosses to survive the darkness. Features a hero selection system, unique buffs, and a team-wide rune system.

**Highlights:** Hero selection system, Equipment special buffs, Rune system, Real-time combat, Boss battles, Character development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1.99 Gem | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Throwback Games free?

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

### Is Fantasy Survivor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Throwback Games or Fantasy Survivor?

Fantasy Survivor is rated higher. Throwback Games averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Fantasy Survivor averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Throwback Games or Fantasy Survivor have ads?

Fantasy Survivor shows ads; Throwback Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Throwback Games or Fantasy Survivor?

Throwback Games ships an update fortnightly, and Fantasy Survivor daily. Most recently, Throwback Games was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fantasy Survivor on October 30, 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.*