# MapleStory R vs Abyss Hunters

MapleStory R and Abyss Hunters both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Abyss Hunters's written reviews are positive against 23% of MapleStory R's. Abyss Hunters also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). MapleStory R's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapleStory R sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Abyss Hunters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MapleStory R against 4.6 for Abyss Hunters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 460 and 191 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of MapleStory R's written reviews are positive against 64% of Abyss Hunters's.

MapleStory R ships an update fortnightly, Abyss Hunters monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapleStory R | Abyss Hunters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (460 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-r-evolution-us/id6746845705/reviews) | **[4.6 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abyss-hunters/id6748515591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **460** | 191 |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TEAMTOP ONLINE ADVERTISING CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217687262) | [F5 GAME COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760672858) |

## What reviewers say

### MapleStory R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-r-evolution-us/id6746845705)

Embark on a classic adventure with familiar characters and visuals. Enjoy effortless growth with auto-battles and offline leveling. Customize your character with stylish outfits and build your dream home.

**Highlights:** Classic IP authorization, Auto-battle and offline growth, Pet evolution and combat, Extensive character customization, GVG and strategic battles, Home customization

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Great Value Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund | $19.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Pack 9 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Abyss Hunters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abyss-hunters/id6748515591)

Embark on a fantasy adventure in a classic pixel art RPG. Assemble heroes, hone skills, and build a team to conquer monsters and uncover ancient mysteries. Explore a vibrant camp town, manage resources, and engage in strategic combat with endless build possibilities.

**Highlights:** Assemble diverse Adventurers, Infinite Tactical Builds & Synergies, HD-2D Pixel Art-Style Heroes, Addictive, Never-Repetitive Combat, Thriving & Surprising Camp Town, Unravel a captivating story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.89 Gift Pack | $0.89 | one-time |
| $1.79 Gift Pack | $1.79 | one-time |
| $2.69 Gift Pack | $2.69 | one-time |
| $3.59 Gift Pack | $3.59 | one-time |
| $4.49 Gift Pack | $4.49 | one-time |
| $5.39 Gift Pack | $5.39 | one-time |
| $8.99 Gift Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| $13.49 Gift Pack | $13.49 | one-time |
| $17.99 Gift Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| $26.99 Gift Pack | $26.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapleStory R free?

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

### Is Abyss Hunters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MapleStory R or Abyss Hunters?

Abyss Hunters is rated higher. MapleStory R averages 4.6 out of 5 from 460 ratings, while Abyss Hunters averages 4.6 from 191 ratings.

### Do MapleStory R or Abyss Hunters have ads?

Neither MapleStory R nor Abyss Hunters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapleStory R or Abyss Hunters?

MapleStory R ships an update fortnightly, and Abyss Hunters monthly. Most recently, MapleStory R was updated on November 2, 2026 and Abyss Hunters on November 5, 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.*