Absolum vs Newtro Boxing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Absolum
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A magical cataclysm left magic mistrusted by the common folk and Sun King Azra took advantage of this panic, enslaving wizards through his Crimson Order and conquering more and more lands. With the help of high enchantress Uchawi, a small group of rebels rises from the shadows. Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu. FEATURES Join the rebellion! With the help of the high enchantress Uchawi, wield forbidden magic to free the lands of Talamh from the iron grip of Sun King Azra. Four heroes, each with their own fighting style: start playing as the calm but deadly Galandra or as Karl, the last free dwarf of Talamh, and discover the prodigious Brome and the enigmatic Cider as they join your journey. Craft new strategies and get more powerful every run to defeat Azra’s elite guard through a gameplay that blends the best of arcade beat’em up action with modern roguelite mechanics. From the majestic mines of Grandery to the lush forests of Jaroba, delve into an original fantasy world that comes alive through gorgeous art, masterful animation and a magnificent soundtrack by composer Gareth Coker (Ori, Halo Infinite, Prince of Persia), featuring collaborations with other legendary composers. Lead the uprising against Azra's regime as a lone hero, or team up with an ally through the two-player online coop mode. Combine your elemental powers and synchronize your attacks into incredible chained combos! CAREFULLY REDESIGNED FOR MOBILE - Revamped interface – exclusive mobile UI with complete touch control - Game Center achievements - Cloud Save – Share your progress between iOS devices - Compatible with MFi controllers - iPhone 17 Optimization (including Pro Max)
Newtro Boxing
Experience fast-paced arcade boxing with responsive controls and skill-based combat. Master punches, counters, and knockouts to become the champion. Build a legacy across generations with hand-crafted pixel art and modern visual effects. Play offline with no ads or in-app purchases.
- Fast-paced arcade boxing action
- Skill-based combat with punches and counters
- Dynamic knockout system
- Career mode across generations
- Hand-crafted pixel art with modern effects
- Offline play
- No ads or in-app purchases
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Step into the ring and fight your way to the top in Newtro Boxing. A fast-paced arcade boxing game featuring responsive controls, skill-based combat, and satisfying knockouts. Master every punch, outsmart your opponents, and fight your way to become the undisputed champion. ■ ■ Features ■ ■ - Fast-paced arcade boxing action - Master jabs, straights, hooks, uppercuts, and powerful counters - Dynamic balance system with knockdowns, KO, and TKO - Climb through increasingly challenging opponents and become the champion - Build your legacy across generations and pass the torch to the next boxer - Hand-crafted pixel art and animation, enhanced with modern lighting and visual effects - Designed specifically for mobile with intuitive controls and smooth gameplay - Fully playable offline — no internet connection required - No ads and no in-app purchases ■ ■ Every Fight Matters ■ ■ Victory isn't about button mashing. Study your opponent, react at the right moment, and use timing, spacing, and counterattacks to gain the upper hand. Every punch can change the outcome of the match. Can you conquer every challenger, claim the championship belt, and become the ultimate boxing champion? Step into the ring and prove your skills in Newtro Boxing. Newtro Boxing is an offline game. Your game data is stored on your device. Deleting the app may permanently delete your game data, so please keep this in mind before uninstalling the game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Newtro Boxing at $2.99 against Absolum's $8.99. Newtro Boxing also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Absolum's advantage is chart position (#3 vs #69) and ratings volume (40 vs 12). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Absolum costs $8.99 and Newtro Boxing $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Newtro Boxing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 12 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Absolum | Newtro Boxing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (40 ratings) | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | #69 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 873 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Playdigious | Su Min Kim |
In-app purchases
Absolum
No in-app purchases
Newtro Boxing
No in-app purchases





