# AWAKEN vs Phantom Tower

The clearest difference is rating: Phantom Tower at 4.6 against AWAKEN's 3.9. Phantom Tower also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). AWAKEN's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AWAKEN sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Phantom Tower sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phantom Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 123 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of AWAKEN's written reviews are positive against 71% of Phantom Tower's.

AWAKEN ships an update every 3 weeks, Phantom Tower every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AWAKEN | Phantom Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awaken-astralblade/id6744366579/reviews) | **[4.6 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 664 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [shuangwei Interactive Entertainment Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454603676) | [Horien Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812660391) |

## What reviewers say

### AWAKEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awaken-astralblade/id6744366579)

Embark on a Metroidvania adventure as a bionic girl exploring a dangerous rainforest. Master a variety of combat skills, collect resources to enhance abilities, and uncover the mystery of mutated creatures. The game offers adjustable difficulty and a time-saving map design.

**Highlights:** Wide range of combat combos, Parry enemy attacks, Quick Rise and Dash abilities, Collect and spend Aether for upgrades, Time-saving map design, Adjustable difficulty with buffs

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Chapter 2 Content | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limitless Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Return Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Witchcraft Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blood Bat Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Aether | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 Karpas Alloy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 Moon Rainbow Fruit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dream Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the game and Witchcraft Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Aether | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to the Deluxe Edition | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game and Deluxe Edition | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Package | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎮 Enjoyable Metroidvania experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Lack of controller support
- 📱 Small/unresponsive touch controls
- 🛒 Issues with in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Graphical glitches in certain areas
- Freezing/crashing on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve touch control responsiveness
- Fix in-app purchase issues


### Phantom Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425)

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure within a mysterious tower. Battle creatures, collect resources to craft gear, and unlock powerful abilities to ascend 100 floors. Every playthrough offers a new experience as you strive to conquer the unknown.

**Highlights:** Action roguelike gameplay, RPG elements, Elemental combat system, Crafting weapons and armor, Unlockable glyphs, 100-floor tower ascent

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Archer Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mage Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 💎 Satisfying combat and progression
- 🎨 Clean and polished visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content required to access full game
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Enemies spawning outside of room
- UI text readability issues

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Ability to choose starting class
- Teleport to boss room option
- Gear unequip functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AWAKEN free?

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

### Is Phantom Tower free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AWAKEN or Phantom Tower?

Phantom Tower is rated higher. AWAKEN averages 3.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Phantom Tower averages 4.6 from 123 ratings.

### Do AWAKEN or Phantom Tower have ads?

Phantom Tower shows ads; AWAKEN does not.

### Which is updated more often, AWAKEN or Phantom Tower?

AWAKEN ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phantom Tower every 10 days. Most recently, AWAKEN was updated on October 30, 2026 and Phantom Tower 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.*