# Terraria vs Carrion

The clearest difference is price: Carrion at Free against Terraria's $4.99. Carrion also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). Terraria's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (48K vs 1.8K). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Carrion is free to download; Terraria costs $4.99 up front. Carrion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Terraria asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Terraria against 4.4 for Carrion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terraria has 48K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Terraria's written reviews are positive against 70% of Carrion's.

Terraria ships an update every 3 weeks, Carrion every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terraria | Carrion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraria/id640364616/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrion/id6504567739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 69.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 262 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [505 Games (US), Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392990484) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### Terraria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraria/id640364616)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Adventure, #7 Top Paid · Simulation, #17 Top Paid · Games, #23 Top Paid, #147 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore a vast, procedurally generated world filled with unique biomes, challenging enemies, and valuable treasures. Dig, fight, build, and craft to survive and thrive in this open-ended adventure. Discover over 5,000 items, interact with numerous NPCs, and enjoy extensive building options.

**Highlights:** Vast procedurally generated worlds, Over 5,000 unique items, Combat against 400+ enemies, Build and craft complex structures, Explore 20+ biomes, Interact with 20+ NPCs, Multiplayer support for up to 8 players

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Great content and features
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🌟 Fantastic for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Complicated new controls
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- ⏱️ Slow world loading times
- 🤖 Unresponsive NPCs

**Reported bugs**

- Character and world data loss
- Inventory and crafting issues
- Multiplayer server connection problems
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add old control scheme as an option
- Improve cloud save functionality
- Introduce more biomes and bosses
- Implement cross-platform multiplayer
- Allow customization of UI layout


### 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 Terraria free?

Terraria costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Carrion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Terraria or Carrion?

Terraria is rated higher. Terraria averages 4.5 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Carrion averages 4.4 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Terraria or Carrion have ads?

Neither Terraria nor Carrion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Terraria or Carrion?

Terraria ships an update every 3 weeks, and Carrion every 5 days. Most recently, Terraria was updated on October 19, 2026 and Carrion on October 19, 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.*