Comparison

Perfect Cell vs Carrion

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

Head to head
About

Perfect Cell

Embody a powerful creature and use unique superpowers to escape a high-security submarine base. Solve puzzles, dodge deadly traps, and engage in fast-paced action or stealthy infiltration to survive.

Highlights
  • Superpowers for escape
  • Action and infiltration gameplay
  • Puzzle solving
  • Intuitive multi-touch controls
  • 35 levels across 5 worlds
  • Full HD 3D graphics
Features
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Play as the most advanced creature ever discovered on Earth. You are trapped in a high security submarine base and you must use your superpowers to escape from this hostile environment; dodge lasers and AK-47 bullets, solve puzzles to progress and try to survive the many other dangerous and deadly traps. Play through an original story that uniquely combines the best of action and infiltration games . Use intuitive, multi-touch gameplay; play as up to 3 Cells on the same screen, dash through the air with a swipe gesture or cut off your enemies’ heads with a ‘draw and dash’! Use your mind to find your way out covertly or, if you prefer, use fast-paced action gameplay to kill every scientist and soldier in your path. You are the Perfect Cell! See the gameplay video at : www.mobigame.net "Perfect Cell is bloody brilliant" - TheAPPERA.com ***** Winner of the IMGA 2011 People's Choice Award ***** 4/5 TouchGen.net 5/5 AppSmile.com 4/5 TouchArcade.com 3/4 SlideToPlay.com 4/5 AppSpy.com 8/10 PocketGamer.co.uk (Silver Award) Game features: - Hyper realistic environments with dynamic lighting and physics - Cut your enemies into bloody pieces with a simple gesture - The best Action/Infiltration/Puzzle game on the iOS! - 35 levels with dynamic atmosphere across 5 different worlds - Very intuitive multitouch control - Game Center : Achievements and Leaderboards provide a high replay value and allow you to share with your friends - Full HD 3D Graphics, optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It's really smooth on a 1st gen iPhone/iPod, and it looks just amazing on a Retina display! Follow Mobigame on twitter.com/mobigame Play more Mobigames like EDGE, Cross Fingers and Truckers Delight at http://www.mobigame.net

About

Carrion

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
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Try Carrion for FREE - with NO ADS! Then unlock the full game + DLC with a single in app purchase. No gems, hearts or virtual currency required! CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin. Stalk and consume those that imprisoned you to spread fear and panic throughout the facility. Grow and evolve as you tear down this prison and acquire more and more devastating abilities on the path to retribution.

Screenshots

Perfect Cell4 screens
Carrion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Carrion at Free against Perfect Cell's $1.99. Carrion also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 92). Perfect Cell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On ads and device support 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

Carrion is free to download; Perfect Cell costs $1.99 up front. Carrion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Perfect Cell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Perfect Cell holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carrion has 1.9K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Perfect Cell's written reviews are positive against 70% of Carrion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perfect Cell ships an update monthly, Carrion every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Perfect Cell versus Carrion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerfect CellCarrion
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (92 ratings) — better4.4 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews — better69.7% of reviews
Number of ratings921.9K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better11.2
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB180 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMobigameDevolver Digital, Inc.

Customer experience

Perfect Cell

All ratings92 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews799 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.5%

Carrion

All ratings1,804 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews801 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative22.7%

User reviews

Perfect Cell

From 92 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 💎 Unique concept and execution
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content/levels
  • 🛠️ Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕹️ Challenging controls for some users
  • ⏱️ Short gameplay duration

Carrion

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Perfect Cell

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
  • Control issues on larger screens
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Level editor or creator
  • Multiplayer or co-op mode
  • Ability to change cell color/appearance
  • Difficulty settings or options

Carrion

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when using controllers
  • Audio cuts out when connecting AirPods

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Perfect Cell

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Carrion

One-time1
  • Buy the full game +DLC!$6.99

Questions

Is Perfect Cell free?
Perfect Cell costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carrion free?
Carrion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Perfect Cell or Carrion?
Perfect Cell is rated higher. Perfect Cell averages 4.8 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Carrion averages 4.4 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Perfect Cell or Carrion have ads?
Neither Perfect Cell nor Carrion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Perfect Cell or Carrion?
Perfect Cell ships an update monthly, and Carrion every 5 days. Most recently, Perfect Cell was updated on November 1, 2026 and Carrion on November 4, 2026.

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