# Raider vs Afterplace

The clearest difference is price: Raider at Free against Afterplace's $6.99. Raider also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Afterplace's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (627 vs 27). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Raider is free to download; Afterplace costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Afterplace holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Afterplace has 627 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Raider's written reviews are positive against 94% of Afterplace's.

Raider ships an update every 9 days, Afterplace monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raider | Afterplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raider/id993500630/reviews) | **[4.9 (627 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **627** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#46** |
| Size | 521 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Amir Lari](https://appshunter.io/developer/993500629) | [Evan Kice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539778234) |

## What reviewers say

### Raider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raider/id993500630)

Pilot a spacecraft through dangerous caverns, engaging in intense combat to infiltrate a mining installation and stop an invasion. Master evasive maneuvers, upgrade weapons, and explore ever-changing levels to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Turbo-charged piloting with evasive maneuvers, Ever-changing cavern levels, Crystal collection for high scores, Weapon power-ups, Infiltrate enemy installations

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Afterplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Role Playing, #94 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world adventure on your mobile device, exploring a vast landscape filled with hidden secrets, treasures, and quirky characters. Engage in combat, uncover mysteries, and forge your own path through a world without waypoints.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Hidden secrets and treasures, Combat with monsters, Interactive characters, No virtual buttons, Dynamic control adaptation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and dialogue
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 💡 Unique story and world-building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of a map or quest log can lead to getting lost
- 🔍 Some plot points not fully explained
- 🔍 Limited weapon/item variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Saves not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to restart or replay the game
- More in-depth combat and progression systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raider free?

Raider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Afterplace free?

Afterplace costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Raider or Afterplace?

Afterplace is rated higher. Raider averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Afterplace averages 4.9 from 627 ratings.

### Do Raider or Afterplace have ads?

Neither Raider nor Afterplace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Raider or Afterplace?

Raider ships an update every 9 days, and Afterplace monthly. Most recently, Raider was updated on October 15, 2026 and Afterplace on October 17, 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.*