# Level Up! vs Loca Deserta

The clearest difference is rating: Loca Deserta at 5.0 against Level Up!'s 4.3. Loca Deserta also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Level Up!'s advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Level Up! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Loca Deserta asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loca Deserta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Level Up! has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Level Up! ships an update every 4 months, Loca Deserta every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Level Up! | Loca Deserta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up/id578148654/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loca-deserta/id1468068398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) | [Dmytro Gladkyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/578141466) |

## What reviewers say

### Level Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up/id578148654)

Embark on an epic adventure as a lone adventurer fighting through an evil forest. Collect weapons, spells, and armor, battle numerous enemies across diverse worlds, and gain power by leveling up and learning new skills. This role-playing game offers extensive dungeon crawling and quick play sessions.

**Highlights:** Dungeon crawling across 1700+ floors, Over 100 unique enemies, Collect over 100 items (weapons, armor, spells), Explore 23 distinct zones, Character leveling and skill acquisition, Quick and easy to learn gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Removal | $3.99 | one-time |


### Loca Deserta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loca-deserta/id1468068398)

Embark on an interactive historical adventure through Ukraine's past. Play as a Cossack whose soul travels through time to aid heroes in crucial battles. Make decisive choices to influence the outcome of these pivotal moments.

**Highlights:** Interactive storytelling, Historical Ukrainian events, Cossack protagonist, Time travel gameplay, Decision-based actions, Soul embodiment mechanic

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Level Up! free?

Level Up! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loca Deserta free?

Loca Deserta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Level Up! or Loca Deserta?

Loca Deserta is rated higher. Level Up! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Loca Deserta averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Level Up! or Loca Deserta have ads?

Level Up! shows ads; Loca Deserta does not.

### Which is updated more often, Level Up! or Loca Deserta?

Level Up! ships an update every 4 months, and Loca Deserta every 9 days. Most recently, Level Up! was updated on October 12, 2026 and Loca Deserta on October 14, 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.*