Comparison

Piloteer vs Carrion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Piloteer

Master a state-of-the-art jetpack in this physics-based game. Complete challenging missions across beautiful environments to change public perception and experience dynamic, unpredictable gameplay with rewarding accomplishments.

Highlights
  • Physics-based jetpack control
  • Sixty challenging missions
  • Three beautiful environments
  • Career and Free Fly modes
  • Serene piano score
  • Ragdoll physics effects
Features
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In Piloteer, a whimsical and serenely challenging physics-based game about learning to fly, a renowned inventor is determined to overcome the stigma associated with flying a jetpack and convince the world that jetpacks should be revered by all. Blending elements of both physics and trick-based games, players will need to maneuver their state-of-the-art jetpack through the skies while completing a myriad of increasingly difficult missions to change public perceptions. Players will find themselves immersed in a wholly integrated physics simulation, making the beautiful world around them feel dynamic, unpredictable, and alive. Ridiculous failure is imminent in Piloteer, making the accomplishments along the way feel all the more rewarding. Put on your jetpack and take to the skies! FEATURES • Increasingly challenging gameplay with sixty different missions • Three beautiful environments to fly around in • Career and Free Fly modes • Custom-composed, serene piano score • Silly and ridiculous physics-based ragdoll effects • Universal support • GameCenter achievements • Share replays and screenshots via Facebook, Email, or Twitter _______________________________________________________________________________ • TouchArcade (5/5): "It’s hard as nails, immensely satisfying, and just plain fun." • PocketGamer (8/10): "Bonkers, masochistic gameplay." • Gamezebo (4/5): "It’s about as serene as a bag of hammers in a washing machine."

About

Carrion

Experience a unique reverse horror game where you play as a monstrous creature. Hunt down your captors, consume them to grow stronger, and evolve devastating new abilities to escape your prison. The full game and DLC are unlocked with a single in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Play as an amorphous monster
  • Hunt and consume enemies
  • Grow and evolve abilities
  • Reverse horror gameplay
  • Unlock full game and DLC
Features
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Try Carrion for FREE - with NO ADS! Then unlock the full game + DLC with a single in app purchase. No gems, hearts or virtual currency required! CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin. Stalk and consume those that imprisoned you to spread fear and panic throughout the facility. Grow and evolve as you tear down this prison and acquire more and more devastating abilities on the path to retribution.

Screenshots

Piloteer4 screens
Carrion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Carrion at Free against Piloteer's $2.99. Carrion also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Piloteer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.2). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Carrion is free to download; Piloteer costs $2.99 up front. Carrion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Piloteer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Carrion holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carrion has 1.8K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Piloteer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Carrion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piloteer ships an update every 3 weeks, Carrion every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Piloteer versus Carrion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiloteerCarrion
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (80 ratings)4.4 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews69.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings801.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better11.2
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB180 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperFixpoint Productions Ltd.Devolver Digital, Inc.

Customer experience

Piloteer

All ratings80 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews760 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative38.0%

Carrion

All ratings1,804 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews791 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative22.4%

User reviews

Piloteer

From 80 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Charming art style and music
  • 🚀 Rewarding when mastered
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent controls
  • 🐛 Unpredictable physics
  • 🐛 Frustrating difficulty
  • 🐛 Buggy landings and collisions

Carrion

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Unique reverse horror concept
  • 🎨 Impressive pixel art graphics
  • 🎮 Satisfying monster mechanics
  • 💯 Worth the money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🧭 Lack of map or navigation guidance
  • 💰 Paid full version after demo
  • 🎮 Wonky or difficult controls

Bugs and requests

Piloteer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Customization options for character and jetpack
  • Reverse control scheme
  • Reduce difficulty of birds and obstacles

Carrion

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when using controllers
  • Audio cuts out when connecting AirPods

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add difficulty options
  • Implement a map or mini-map
  • Expand the game with more content
  • Improve audio and sound design
  • Optimize performance and stability

In-app purchases

None

Piloteer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Carrion

One-time1
  • Buy the full game +DLC!$6.99

Questions

Is Piloteer free?
Piloteer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carrion free?
Carrion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Piloteer or Carrion?
Carrion is rated higher. Piloteer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Carrion averages 4.4 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Piloteer or Carrion have ads?
Neither Piloteer nor Carrion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Piloteer or Carrion?
Piloteer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Carrion every 5 days. Most recently, Piloteer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Carrion on October 19, 2026.

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