# Horizon Bound vs Upside Down

The clearest difference is rating: Upside Down at 4.6 against Horizon Bound's 3.6. Upside Down also leads on ratings volume (601 vs 14). Horizon Bound's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Horizon Bound sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Upside Down sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Upside Down holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upside Down has 601 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 41% positive.

Horizon Bound ships an update every 3 weeks, Upside Down every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Horizon Bound | Upside Down |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-bound/id6747434038/reviews) | **[4.6 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upside-down-strange-world/id6751249961/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **601** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **40.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 409 MB | 851 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Demchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647149493) | [Supercent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) |

## What reviewers say

### Horizon Bound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-bound/id6747434038)

Guide survivors of a plane crash on a mysterious island. Explore, gather resources, craft tools, and build a camp to stay alive. Uncover ancient secrets and forge connections with unique characters.

**Highlights:** Cozy survival gameplay, Explore diverse island environments, Craft tools and build shelters, Discover unique characters and quests, Uncover ancient island secrets, Repair ship to escape

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Huge Tickets Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Set Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tickets Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tokens Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega XP Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Complete Golem Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hooks Pack Polishing | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Tickets Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Hero Fishing Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate XP Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### Upside Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upside-down-strange-world/id6751249961)

Embark on a thrilling adventure to rescue a kidnapped friend from a shadowy dimension. Explore mysterious landscapes, battle terrifying creatures with dynamic gunplay, and upgrade your gear to overcome escalating challenges. Uncover secrets and strategize your way through this action-packed quest.

**Highlights:** Explore a mysterious world, Engaging storyline, Dynamic combat with gunplay, Resource management, Upgrade and merge equipment, Challenging enemies

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| starterbundle_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| handfulgems_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| bunchgems_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| cpboffer1_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| pilegems_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| noads_13.99 | $13.99 | one-time |
| cpboffer2_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| pouchgems_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| vaultgems_49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| treasureboxgems_99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Horizon Bound free?

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

### Is Upside Down free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Horizon Bound or Upside Down?

Upside Down is rated higher. Horizon Bound averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Upside Down averages 4.6 from 601 ratings.

### Do Horizon Bound or Upside Down have ads?

Both Horizon Bound and Upside Down show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Horizon Bound or Upside Down?

Horizon Bound ships an update every 3 weeks, and Upside Down every 2 months. Most recently, Horizon Bound was updated on October 30, 2026 and Upside Down on November 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.*