# Mutant Meltdown vs The Detractor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Detractor at 42% against Mutant Meltdown's 0%. The Detractor also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 6). Mutant Meltdown's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mutant Meltdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Detractor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mutant Meltdown holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Mutant Meltdown's written reviews are positive against 42% of The Detractor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mutant Meltdown ships an update weekly, The Detractor every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mutant Meltdown | The Detractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutant-meltdown/id6444719661/reviews)** | [3.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-detractor/id6477787552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 468 MB | 549 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GoldenGod Games, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/653263023) | [Happii Gamer Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331663692) |

## What reviewers say

### Mutant Meltdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutant-meltdown/id6444719661)

Lead survivors through a post-apocalyptic world filled with mutants. Scavenge for supplies, build and upgrade your encampment, and manage your survivors' skills to thrive. Explore, craft, and defend against fierce enemies in this turn-based roguelike game.

**Highlights:** Turn-based roguelike gameplay, Colony building and upgrades, Survivor management and skill assignment, Scavenging for supplies, Crafting and repairing items, Vehicle repair and defense, Radiation effects and perks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Access | $6.99 | one-time |


### The Detractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-detractor/id6477787552)

Embark on a rogue-like adventure as an exiled soul seeking vengeance against a tyrannical king. Explore procedurally generated realms, battle formidable foes, and uncover mysteries across three epic chapters. Adapt your strategies and collect powerful items to determine the destiny of a world in turmoil.

**Highlights:** Rogue-like adventure, Procedurally generated realms, Epic story chapters, Formidable foes, Item and artifact collection, Skill progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Trove | $7.99 | one-time |
| Epic Gold Pull | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mutant Meltdown free?

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

### Is The Detractor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mutant Meltdown or The Detractor?

Mutant Meltdown is rated higher. Mutant Meltdown averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while The Detractor averages 3.3 from 22 ratings.

### Do Mutant Meltdown or The Detractor have ads?

The Detractor shows ads; Mutant Meltdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mutant Meltdown or The Detractor?

Mutant Meltdown ships an update weekly, and The Detractor every 5 months. Most recently, Mutant Meltdown was updated on September 29, 2026 and The Detractor on October 16, 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.*