# Trouble With Robots vs Abalon

The clearest difference is update cadence: Abalon at every 2 days against Trouble With Robots's every 3 months. Abalon also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 63). Trouble With Robots's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 84%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trouble With Robots sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Abalon sells 5 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 — 4.8 for Trouble With Robots against 4.8 for Abalon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abalon has 1K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Trouble With Robots's written reviews are positive against 84% of Abalon's.

Trouble With Robots ships an update every 3 months, Abalon every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trouble With Robots | Abalon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trouble-with-robots/id849799076/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalon/id1235934798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 84.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Play-Asia.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/606038921) | [D20Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/516465511) |

## What reviewers say

### Trouble With Robots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trouble-with-robots/id849799076)

A collectible card game blending action and strategy. Build powerful decks, customize your strategy for each level, and collect over 40 unique cards to conquer challenges and dominate the battlefield.

**Highlights:** Collectible card game, Deck building and customization, Direct damage and buffs, Adventure through 26 storyline levels, Collect over 40 unique cards, Unlock new levels and modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 2 & 3 Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great strategy and tactics
- 💰 Free to play, no ads
- 😂 Humorous storyline and dialogue
- 💎 Deep and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Unique CCG/RTS hybrid

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Annoying review prompts
- 🐛 App crashes
- 📉 Limited content/levels
- 🤔 AI logic issues
- ⏳ Game can be short

**Reported bugs**

- App closes on phone call
- Crashes in the middle of a battle
- App crashes about every 3rd game

**Requested features**

- More levels/enemies
- Card enhancement system
- Sequel to the game
- More content
- Multiplayer mode


### Abalon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalon/id1235934798)

Engage in tactical turn-based combat and deck-building strategy in a tabletop-inspired world. Command units, cast spells, and outwit opponents with creative combos and strategic positioning. Explore diverse biomes, collect cards, and build the perfect deck to become a legend.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical combat, Deck building strategy, Top-down battlefield control, Over 500 unique cards, Character-based abilities, Creative combo system, Procedurally generated world exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animal Gear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Angels & Demons | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dark Legion | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mean & Green | $7.99 | one-time |
| Space & Time | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic strategy game
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Great for busy RPG parents
- 👍 Way better than expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not recommended at the moment
- 🐛 Very unbalanced and costs $30
- 🐛 Game crashes after loading
- 🐛 Koumpounophobia (fear of buttons)
- 🐛 Controlling units is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs in second chapter dungeon
- Unable to use satchel items

**Requested features**

- Controller support for Backbone and other third party controllers
- More variation in encounter types
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trouble With Robots free?

Trouble With Robots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Abalon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trouble With Robots or Abalon?

Abalon is rated higher. Trouble With Robots averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Abalon averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Trouble With Robots or Abalon have ads?

Neither Trouble With Robots nor Abalon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trouble With Robots or Abalon?

Trouble With Robots ships an update every 3 months, and Abalon every 2 days. Most recently, Trouble With Robots was updated on October 24, 2026 and Abalon on October 26, 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.*