# Ravensword vs Radiation Island

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radiation Island at none against Ravensword's 7. Radiation Island also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 59%). Ravensword's advantage is chart position (#87 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Ravensword costs $6.99 and Radiation Island $4.99 up front. Ravensword sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Radiation Island asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Ravensword against 4.3 for Radiation Island. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 218 and 650 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Ravensword's written reviews are positive against 74% of Radiation Island's.

Ravensword ships an update every 10 months, Radiation Island every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ravensword | Radiation Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravensword-shadowlands/id566839331/reviews) | **[4.3 (650 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiation-island/id923760656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 218 | **650** |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 829 MB | 2.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) | [Atypical Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/574375383) |

## What reviewers say

### Ravensword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravensword-shadowlands/id566839331)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Role Playing, #174 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure in a vast, richly detailed 3D world. Gather powerful weapons, collect items, enhance your skills, and unravel the mysteries of a kingdom through a deep storyline. Engage in reflex-based combat, explore diverse environments, and make choices that impact your journey.

**Highlights:** Enormous 3D world to explore, First/Third Person camera switching, Hundreds of items and loot, Reflex and precision combat, Various weapon types, Flying and ground mounts, Decision-based quests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Potion of Experience | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Talent Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Restoration Potion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Experience Potion Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Gem Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
- 🔒 Immersive open-world experience
- 👍 Engaging story and quests
- 💡 Potential for Skyrim-like experience on mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues on older devices
- 👎 Short main story and limited content
- 🕹️ Subpar controls and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when reading books/scrolls
- Glitches with key items and progression
- Compatibility issues on older iOS devices
- Inventory and UI bugs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More character customization options
- Expanded open world and quest content
- Improved performance optimization
- Controller support


### Radiation Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiation-island/id923760656)

Embark on a survival adventure in a vast open world, stranded in an alternate reality. Explore, craft, and fight to uncover secrets and find your way back home. Survive harsh environments, dangerous creatures, and the undead.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Crafting and resource gathering, Combat against wildlife and zombies, Day-night cycle and weather effects, Underwater exploration, Multiplayer arena mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 PLEASE KEEP UPDATING
- 👍 Enjoyable for years
- 👍 Immersive environment
- 👍 Tense atmosphere
- 👍 Open world with variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and resets progress
- 🐛 Glitches with building
- 🐛 Laggy performance in certain areas
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Disappearing items and chests

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes causing loss of progress
- Glitches with building and structures
- Disappearing items and chests
- Laggy performance in certain areas
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Creative mode with unlimited resources
- Multiplayer co-op
- More vehicles (cars, boats, etc.)
- Expanded crafting and building options
- More enemy variety and difficulty


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ravensword free?

Ravensword costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Radiation Island free?

Radiation Island costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ravensword or Radiation Island?

Radiation Island is rated higher. Ravensword averages 4.1 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Radiation Island averages 4.3 from 650 ratings.

### Do Ravensword or Radiation Island have ads?

Neither Ravensword nor Radiation Island shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ravensword or Radiation Island?

Ravensword ships an update every 10 months, and Radiation Island every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ravensword was updated on November 8, 2026 and Radiation Island on November 6, 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.*