Comparison

The Detractor vs Edge Survival

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Detractor

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
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In a world consumed by darkness and ruled by the malevolent King of Hatred, you are "The Detractor," an exiled soul on a quest for vengeance and redemption. Immerse yourself in this gripping rogue-like adventure spanning three epic chapters as you defy the odds and challenge the tyrant who cast you aside. "The Detractor" invites you to navigate confront formidable foes, and unearth hidden mysteries across procedurally generated realms. With each chapter, the King of Hatred's wickedness is unveiled, revealing the depths of his cruelty and the horrors he's unleashed upon the land. Embrace the role of "The Detractor" and utilize your ever-growing skills. As you progress, amass powerful items and artifacts. Adapt your strategies to tackle the ever-shifting challenges that lie in your path. Prepare to embark on a quest where courage is your most potent weapon, and your actions will determine the destiny of a realm in turmoil. Will you rise from exile to become the hero this world so desperately needs? Find out in "The Detractor: Rise of the Exiled."

About

Edge Survival

Features
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Welcome to Edge Survival! - 5 epic heroes - 20+ insane skills - 8 electric game modes - 10 robot pets to fight by your side - 20+ twisted battle phases - Team co-op madness - PvP: Auto & Ranked - Multiple upgradable weapons - Available in English & Portuguese Your road to salvation starts now! All of this is designed for single-hand gameplay, allowing you to dive into the action anytime, anywhere... [Story] In a world torn by chaos, five heroes rise. HighTech City once powered Earth, but after a ruthless tyrant took control, a massive energy blast shattered the planet. Storms, monsters, and wild nature consumed the land. Humanity fled to hidden Sanctuaries, but one by one, they fell. Now, a hero rebel team fights to reclaim what's left: - Maya is a sharpshooter who survived the fall of Sanctuary 1 - Asher is a fearless warrior with a vow to protect the weak - Zara is an alien with mysterious powers and a warning of doom - Blake is a tech genius from the lost Sanctuary 64 - Skylar is a mage wielding forgotten energy Together, they battle through cursed lands, forge powerful tech, and rally survivors to take back their world. ©2025 2axion LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

The Detractor4 screens
Edge Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Edge Survival at 5.0 against The Detractor's 3.6. Edge Survival also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). The Detractor's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Detractor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Edge Survival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Edge Survival holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Detractor has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Detractor ships an update every 5 months, Edge Survival every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Detractor versus Edge Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe DetractorEdge Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (28 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size549 MB625 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHappii Gamer Studios Inc.2Axion LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Detractor

One-time4
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Gold Bundle$3.99
  • Treasure Trove$7.99
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  • Epic Gold Pull$12.99
10 purchases

Edge Survival

One-time10
  • Week Card$0.99
  • Diamond Pack (x120)$0.99
  • Diamond Pack (x380)$2.99
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  • Month Card$4.99
  • Hero Mech$4.99
  • Fund$4.99
  • Diamond Pack (x760)$5.99
  • Diamond Pack (x1400)$11.00
  • Diamond Pack (x3600)$19.99
  • Diamond Pack (x7000)$39.99

Questions

Is The Detractor free?
The Detractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Edge Survival free?
Edge Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Detractor or Edge Survival?
Edge Survival is rated higher. The Detractor averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Edge Survival averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Detractor or Edge Survival have ads?
The Detractor shows ads; Edge Survival does not.
Which is updated more often, The Detractor or Edge Survival?
The Detractor ships an update every 5 months, and Edge Survival every 4 days. Most recently, The Detractor was updated on October 20, 2026 and Edge Survival on October 24, 2026.

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