# Absorption vs Survive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Absorption at 53% against Survive's 0%. Absorption also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 6) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). Survive's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Absorption sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Survive sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Survive holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Absorption has 60 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Absorption's written reviews are positive against 0% of Survive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Absorption ships an update every 5 weeks, Survive weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Absorption | Survive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorption/id918034209/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survive-afterdeath/id1566050214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **53.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 526 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [道驰 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/490337864) | [Murat Dogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566050216) |

## What reviewers say

### Absorption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorption/id918034209)

Control a circle to absorb enemies and earn points. Avoid walls and other enemies to survive. Unlock special power-ups and progress through unique levels in this addictive, one-handed arcade game.

**Highlights:** Absorb enemies for points, One-handed controls, Avoid collisions, Special power-ups, 35 unique levels, Game Center integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced and addictive
- 👍 Unique and interesting concept
- 🎨 Appealing minimalist graphics
- 🎶 Good music and sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls are difficult and imprecise
- 👀 Finger blocks visibility of gameplay
- 💢 Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- 📺 Intrusive and frequent ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup for some devices
- Unresponsive controls and delayed inputs

**Requested features**

- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Ability to save progress and continue later
- Power-ups or upgrades to enhance gameplay
- Compatibility improvements for smaller screens


### Survive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survive-afterdeath/id1566050214)

Awaken in a mysterious world after death, where your soul has been stolen. Fight, adapt, and build to survive this isekai-inspired RPG. Explore dungeons, craft gear, and battle over 60 enemy types to reclaim your fate.

**Highlights:** Hack-and-slash combat, Deep crafting system, Base-building mechanics, Unlock 20+ skills, Explore monster-filled dungeons, Battle over 60 enemy types

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 10k | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 50k | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems 1000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 100k | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems 2500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 250k | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gems 5000 | $36.99 | one-time |
| Coins 500k | $36.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Absorption free?

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

### Is Survive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Absorption or Survive?

Survive is rated higher. Absorption averages 4.3 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Survive averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Absorption or Survive have ads?

Neither Absorption nor Survive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Absorption or Survive?

Absorption ships an update every 5 weeks, and Survive weekly. Most recently, Absorption was updated on October 24, 2026 and Survive on October 21, 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.*