Comparison

Dwarf Fortress Remote vs GravityInkFlow

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

Head to head
About

Dwarf Fortress Remote

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
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Dwarf Fortress is a famous fantasy world simulation/management game from Bay 12 Games. This app allows you to play Fortress Mode remotely on your mobile device. Dwarf Fortress is an open-ended fantasy world simulation/management game from Bay 12 Games, which is in constant development since 2002. In Fortress mode, player indirectly controls a group of dwarves, attempting to construct a successful and wealthy fortress. The game features a highly detailed procedurally generated fantasy world with multiple civilizations and wildlife, realistic geology, weather effects. You will have dozens of different building and items to construct, hundreds of materials, advanced military system, agriculture, sieges and underground monsters, diplomacy and trading. ATTENTION: Internet connection is required to play. The original game with a plugin (both free) running at your home or on a cloud server will be required, visit mifki.com/df/setup for details. Alternatively, you can purchase a server subscription from within the app, in which case we will manage a server for you, visit mifki.com/df/subscription for details. Supported Dwarf Fortress version is 0.47.05. Visit bay12games.com/dwarves for full information about Dwarf Fortress. However, please report any issues with this application to mifki.com/df/support and NOT to the original game authors.

About

GravityInkFlow

Features
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Gravity Ink Flow is a relaxing yet challenging physics puzzle game where every line you draw changes the outcome. Plan your path, work with gravity, avoid obstacles, and guide glowing ink drops into the target area. Each level introduces new layouts, tighter limits, and more demanding goals. To win, you will need sharp timing, efficient drawing, and smart use of every drop of ink. The better your strategy, the more stars you earn. Features: - Simple one-touch drawing controls - Fun physics-based puzzle gameplay - 50 progressive levels to complete - Obstacles, targets, and increasing challenge - Star-based performance goals - Clean visuals and easy-to-learn mechanics Whether you want a quick brain teaser or a satisfying puzzle session, Gravity Ink Flow delivers smooth, creative gameplay that is easy to start and hard to put down.

Screenshots

Dwarf Fortress Remote4 screens
GravityInkFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GravityInkFlow at none against Dwarf Fortress Remote's 1. Dwarf Fortress Remote's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dwarf Fortress Remote ships an update monthly, GravityInkFlow every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dwarf Fortress Remote versus GravityInkFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDwarf Fortress RemoteGravityInkFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (142 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings142 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMIFKI PTY LTD建川 陈

Bugs and requests

Dwarf Fortress Remote

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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)
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  • Password invalid errors during server setup
  • Permanent server lockout errors
  • World generation crashes mid-process
  • Inconsistent connection drops
  • Limited location search options during new game setup

Requested features

14 requests
  • Adventure mode support
  • Custom embark location selection
  • DFHack plugin support (workflow, autolabor, digvein)
  • World map visualization
  • Sound effects
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  • iPad keyboard support
  • Finger-drawing for mining designation
  • Select-all functionality for storage yards
  • Bedroom zone creation
  • Status and announcements quick access
  • Legends viewer
  • 3D graphics support
  • UI customization options
  • Donation option in app menu

GravityInkFlow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dwarf Fortress Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Server Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

GravityInkFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dwarf Fortress Remote free?
Dwarf Fortress Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GravityInkFlow free?
GravityInkFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dwarf Fortress Remote or GravityInkFlow have ads?
Neither Dwarf Fortress Remote nor GravityInkFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dwarf Fortress Remote or GravityInkFlow?
Dwarf Fortress Remote ships an update monthly, and GravityInkFlow every 6 months. Most recently, Dwarf Fortress Remote was updated on September 30, 2026 and GravityInkFlow on September 30, 2026.

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