# Dwarf Fortress Remote vs Final Outpost

The clearest difference is price: Dwarf Fortress Remote at Free against Final Outpost's $4.99. Dwarf Fortress Remote also leads on ratings volume (143 vs 40). Final Outpost's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Dwarf Fortress Remote is free to download; Final Outpost costs $4.99 up front. Dwarf Fortress Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Final Outpost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Final Outpost holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Dwarf Fortress Remote's written reviews are positive against 75% of Final Outpost's.

Dwarf Fortress Remote ships an update monthly, Final Outpost fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dwarf Fortress Remote | Final Outpost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarf-fortress-remote/id1003660287/reviews) | **[4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 8 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MIFKI PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/316521224) | [Exabyte Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786545756) |

## What reviewers say

### Dwarf Fortress Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarf-fortress-remote/id1003660287)

Control your fantasy world simulation game remotely on your mobile device. Manage a group of dwarves, build a thriving fortress, and explore a procedurally generated world with complex systems. Requires the original game and a server connection.

**Highlights:** Remote Fortress Mode control, Complex world simulation, Dwarf management, Fortress construction, Procedurally generated worlds, Detailed geology and weather

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Server Subscription | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive touch interface superior to PC controls
- 💡 Innovative remote play solution for complex game
- 🎮 Enables playing Dwarf Fortress on mobile devices
- ⚙️ Works smoothly with home network setup
- 🔧 Free option available with self-hosted server

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Requires paid subscription or PC setup (confusing to users)
- 🐛 Frequent server connection errors and failures
- ⚠️ App abandoned/outdated for extended periods
- 📦 Missing tilesets causing functionality issues
- 🔌 Inconsistent server reliability

**Reported bugs**

- Server subscription errors preventing gameplay
- App crashes when opening squad command menus
- Endless initialization loops on server subscription
- Connection failures when connecting to home PC
- Black screen on map load (tileset issue)

**Requested features**

- Adventure mode support
- Custom embark location selection
- DFHack plugin support (workflow, autolabor, digvein)
- World map visualization
- Sound effects


### Final Outpost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Strategy, #100 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Lead the last survivors of the apocalypse in this survival strategy base-builder. Manage citizens, assign jobs, craft tools, and build a fortified settlement. Survive against zombie hordes and harsh environmental conditions.

**Highlights:** Base building and expansion, Citizen role assignment and skill upgrades, Resource management and crafting, Zombie defense and combat, Farming and food production, Simulated seasons and weather

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good game
- 🚀 Game runs great
- 🚀 Fast forward button helps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes when loading save
- 🐛 Game freezes at tutorial
- 🐛 Glitching tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Save crashes when loading
- Game freezes at start
- Game stuck at first tutorial tip

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Add more features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dwarf Fortress Remote free?

Dwarf Fortress Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Final Outpost free?

Final Outpost costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dwarf Fortress Remote or Final Outpost?

Final Outpost is rated higher. Dwarf Fortress Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Final Outpost averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.

### Do Dwarf Fortress Remote or Final Outpost have ads?

Neither Dwarf Fortress Remote nor Final Outpost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dwarf Fortress Remote or Final Outpost?

Dwarf Fortress Remote ships an update monthly, and Final Outpost fortnightly. Most recently, Dwarf Fortress Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Final Outpost on November 4, 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.*