# Kingdom Survivors vs Carrion

The clearest difference is ads: Carrion at none against Kingdom Survivors's shown. Carrion also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). Kingdom Survivors's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 70%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kingdom Survivors sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Carrion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kingdom Survivors holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Kingdom Survivors's written reviews are positive against 70% of Carrion's.

Kingdom Survivors ships an update every 4 days, Carrion every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kingdom Survivors | Carrion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-survivors/id1662497248/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrion/id6504567739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 69.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 345 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [a plant standing on a chair Game Studio HB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662497250) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### Kingdom Survivors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-survivors/id1662497248)

Lead a lone hero to defend your kingdom from enemy hordes. Combine powerful spells and abilities to defeat foes, conquer the world, and expand your base. Explore diverse levels and command your army in epic battles.

**Highlights:** Combine spells and abilities, Battle hundreds of enemies, Defeat unique bosses, Explore hand-crafted worlds, Expand base and castle, Play multiple unique heroes, Command your army

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 210 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Treasury | $4.99 | one-time |
| Free Revive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Hero Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Hero Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Hero Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1150 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Engaging characters and abilities
- 🔒 No ads or microtransactions
- 👍 Smooth performance
- 👍 Unique twist on the genre

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progression and resource gain
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and synergies
- 🎮 Imbalanced skills and abilities
- 🌐 Difficulty spikes later in the game

**Reported bugs**

- Items spawning outside of bounds
- Escanor's Radial Mastery not working as intended
- Biologist summons not functioning properly
- Gladiator final boss barrier issue
- Building purchase and upgrade bugs

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove rings without replacing them
- In-game guide or encyclopedia for abilities and synergies
- Option to increase game speed
- Ability to resume runs after switching apps
- Multiplayer or co-op mode


### Carrion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrion/id6504567739)

Experience a unique reverse horror game where you play as a monstrous creature. Hunt down your captors, consume them to grow stronger, and evolve devastating new abilities to escape your prison. The full game and DLC are unlocked with a single in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Play as an amorphous monster, Hunt and consume enemies, Grow and evolve abilities, Reverse horror gameplay, Unlock full game and DLC

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy the full game +DLC! | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique reverse horror concept
- 🎨 Impressive pixel art graphics
- 🎮 Satisfying monster mechanics
- 💯 Worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🧭 Lack of map or navigation guidance
- 💰 Paid full version after demo
- 🎮 Wonky or difficult controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using controllers
- Audio cuts out when connecting AirPods

**Requested features**

- Add difficulty options
- Implement a map or mini-map
- Expand the game with more content
- Improve audio and sound design
- Optimize performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kingdom Survivors free?

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

### Is Carrion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kingdom Survivors or Carrion?

Kingdom Survivors is rated higher. Kingdom Survivors averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Carrion averages 4.4 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Kingdom Survivors or Carrion have ads?

Kingdom Survivors shows ads; Carrion does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kingdom Survivors or Carrion?

Kingdom Survivors ships an update every 4 days, and Carrion every 5 days. Most recently, Kingdom Survivors was updated on November 12, 2026 and Carrion on November 12, 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.*