# Return to Abyss vs RollingHero

The clearest difference is update cadence: RollingHero at every 4 days against Return to Abyss's every 2 weeks. RollingHero also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0.1). Return to Abyss's advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 27). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Return to Abyss sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and RollingHero sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Return to Abyss against 4.6 for RollingHero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 27 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Return to Abyss's written reviews are positive against 56% of RollingHero's.

Return to Abyss ships an update every 2 weeks, RollingHero every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Return to Abyss | RollingHero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-abyss/id6443450523/reviews) | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollinghero-hack-and-slash/id6447414012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 678 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Wingjoy Games Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/521104869) | [minchan kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499299421) |

## What reviewers say

### Return to Abyss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-abyss/id6443450523)

Engage in intense action combat as a resurrected hero in a chaotic abyss. Battle thousands of monsters, collect chaos energy to gain blessings, and evolve unique weapons to overcome overwhelming odds in this roguelite experience.

**Highlights:** Action mowing combat, Roguelite elements, Battle thousands of enemies, Weapon evolution with multiple routes, Collect chaos energy for blessings, Explore diverse environments

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flawless Eyes * 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sign-in gift pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newcomer Boost Combo Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flawless Eyes * 60 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level-up Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tarm's Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flawless Eyes 188 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tarm's boon Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| all area communicator | $19.99 | one-time |
| Flawless Eyes 675 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Flawless Eyes 1400 | $99.99 | one-time |


### RollingHero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollinghero-hack-and-slash/id6447414012)

Experience intense hack and slash action with rapid character growth and a unique ability combo system. Unleash powerful skills and explore continuous content updates in this mobile roguelike.

**Highlights:** Rapid character growth, Dozens of unique abilities, New ability combo system, Intense action gameplay, Continuous content updates

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Package | $1.19 | one-time |
| Beginner's Package | $1.19 | one-time |
| Chapter Package | $1.19 | one-time |
| Beginner's Package | $2.39 | one-time |
| Chapter Package | $2.39 | one-time |
| Beginner's Package | $3.49 | one-time |
| Epic Equipment Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Level Up Package | $9.59 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $11.00 | one-time |
| Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Return to Abyss free?

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

### Is RollingHero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Return to Abyss or RollingHero?

RollingHero is rated higher. Return to Abyss averages 4.6 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while RollingHero averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Return to Abyss or RollingHero have ads?

Both Return to Abyss and RollingHero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Return to Abyss or RollingHero?

Return to Abyss ships an update every 2 weeks, and RollingHero every 4 days. Most recently, Return to Abyss was updated on October 23, 2026 and RollingHero on October 22, 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.*