# Return to Abyss vs Pilipala

The clearest difference is rating: Return to Abyss at 4.6 against Pilipala's 3.0. Return to Abyss also leads on ratings volume (91 vs 2). Pilipala's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (67% vs 45%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Return to Abyss sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Pilipala asks for nothing beyond the download.

Return to Abyss holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Return to Abyss has 91 ratings behind it against 2, 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 67% of Pilipala'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, Pilipala weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Return to Abyss | Pilipala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-abyss/id6443450523/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilipala/id6473670501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 678 MB | 322 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) | [勇虎 具](https://appshunter.io/developer/938798671) |

## 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 |


### Pilipala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilipala/id6473670501)

Engage in a grass-cutting development game where you play as a knight fighting orcs. Upgrade skills, learn new martial arts, and rescue fellow knights to prevent assimilation. Master powerful combat moves and break through your limits.

**Highlights:** Grass-cutting gameplay, Skill upgrade system, Diverse skill schools, Collect gems to upgrade, Defeat waves of enemies, Rescue fellow knights

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Return to Abyss free?

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

### Is Pilipala free?

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

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

Return to Abyss is rated higher. Return to Abyss averages 4.6 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Pilipala averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Both Return to Abyss and Pilipala show ads.

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

Return to Abyss ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pilipala weekly. Most recently, Return to Abyss was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pilipala on October 8, 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.*