# Dwarf Fortress Remote vs Don't Get Scammed

The clearest difference is rating: Don't Get Scammed at 5.0 against Dwarf Fortress Remote's 3.3. Don't Get Scammed also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Dwarf Fortress Remote's advantage is ratings volume (143 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dwarf Fortress Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Don't Get Scammed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Don't Get Scammed 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 143 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dwarf Fortress Remote ships an update monthly, Don't Get Scammed every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dwarf Fortress Remote | Don't Get Scammed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarf-fortress-remote/id1003660287/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-get-scammed/id6798753098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIFKI PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/316521224) | [Erik Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779598661) |

## 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


### Don't Get Scammed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-get-scammed/id6798753098)

An educational game that simulates various scam scenarios and stories. Players swipe and tap through these simulations to learn how to protect their money in real life.

**Highlights:** Scam simulations, Educational stories, Money protection gameplay, Interactive swipe and tap mechanics, Real-life prevention tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Don't Get Scammed free?

Don't Get Scammed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dwarf Fortress Remote or Don't Get Scammed?

Don't Get Scammed is rated higher. Dwarf Fortress Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Don't Get Scammed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dwarf Fortress Remote or Don't Get Scammed have ads?

Neither Dwarf Fortress Remote nor Don't Get Scammed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dwarf Fortress Remote or Don't Get Scammed?

Dwarf Fortress Remote ships an update monthly, and Don't Get Scammed every 6 days. Most recently, Dwarf Fortress Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Don't Get Scammed on October 31, 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.*