# Return to Abyss vs Hell Sweep Survivor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hell Sweep Survivor at 90% against Return to Abyss's 45%. Hell Sweep Survivor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0.1). Return to Abyss's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (91 vs 5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Return to Abyss sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Hell Sweep Survivor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Return to Abyss holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Return to Abyss has 91 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Return to Abyss's written reviews are positive against 90% of Hell Sweep Survivor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Return to Abyss ships an update every 2 weeks, Hell Sweep Survivor every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Return to Abyss | Hell Sweep Survivor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-abyss/id6443450523/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hell-sweep-survivor/id6450991707/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 678 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wingjoy Games Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/521104869) | [Fantasy Invest Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479666175) |

## 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 |


### Hell Sweep Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hell-sweep-survivor/id6450991707)

Embark on a revenge quest in a medieval fantasy world as a survivor battling hordes of demons. Master skills, upgrade weapons, and merge equipment to conquer the circles of hell and prove your mettle.

**Highlights:** Battle hordes of demons, Master skills with gems, Upgrade weapons and armor, Merge equipment for deadlier effects, Collect gold to level up inventory, Unlock new levels and explore locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| x 10 Blueprints | $0.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| COMMON PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rare items | $5.99 | one-time |
| UNCOMMON PACK | $7.99 | one-time |
| RARE PACK | $12.99 | one-time |
| LEGENDARY PACK | $14.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM PACK | $14.99 | one-time |
| EPIC PACK | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Return to Abyss free?

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

### Is Hell Sweep Survivor free?

Hell Sweep Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Return to Abyss or Hell Sweep Survivor?

Return to Abyss is rated higher. Return to Abyss averages 4.6 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Hell Sweep Survivor averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Return to Abyss or Hell Sweep Survivor have ads?

Return to Abyss shows ads; Hell Sweep Survivor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Return to Abyss or Hell Sweep Survivor?

Return to Abyss ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hell Sweep Survivor every 8 days. Most recently, Return to Abyss was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hell Sweep Survivor on October 24, 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.*