# Dwarf Fortress Remote vs ORB BLAST 2

The clearest difference is rating: ORB BLAST 2 at 5.0 against Dwarf Fortress Remote's 3.3. ORB BLAST 2 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Dwarf Fortress Remote's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dwarf Fortress Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. ORB BLAST 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ORB BLAST 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dwarf Fortress Remote has 142 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Dwarf Fortress Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of ORB BLAST 2's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dwarf Fortress Remote | ORB BLAST 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarf-fortress-remote/id1003660287/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-blast-2/id6746229246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIFKI PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/316521224) | [Connor Carmichael](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815865561) |

## 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


### ORB BLAST 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orb-blast-2/id6746229246)

Engage in an endless challenge by collecting orbs and aiming for high scores. Customize your experience with unlockable skins from the in-game shop. Enjoy a revitalized user interface for a smoother gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Endless mode, Orb collection, Unlockable skins, In-game shop, High score tracking, Refreshed user experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dwarf Fortress Remote free?

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

### Is ORB BLAST 2 free?

ORB BLAST 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dwarf Fortress Remote or ORB BLAST 2?

ORB BLAST 2 is rated higher. Dwarf Fortress Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while ORB BLAST 2 averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Dwarf Fortress Remote or ORB BLAST 2 have ads?

Neither Dwarf Fortress Remote nor ORB BLAST 2 shows ads.

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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.*