# Dwarf Fortress Remote vs Pixel Conquest

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Conquest at 4.5 against Dwarf Fortress Remote's 3.3. Pixel Conquest also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Dwarf Fortress Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (142 vs 6). On price, 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. Pixel Conquest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Conquest holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dwarf Fortress Remote has 142 ratings behind it against 6, 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 Pixel Conquest's.

Dwarf Fortress Remote ships an update monthly, Pixel Conquest every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dwarf Fortress Remote | Pixel Conquest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarf-fortress-remote/id1003660287/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-conquest-war-map-rts/id6806789618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 8 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIFKI PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/316521224) | [Bee Cave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683703091) |

## 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


### Pixel Conquest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-conquest-war-map-rts/id6806789618)

Engage in a classic real-time strategy war game on a dynamic map. Employ cunning tactics to overcome AI opponents across ten challenging levels or utilize a random map generator for endless replayability. Master strategic nuances to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Real-time map strategy, AI opponents, Ten difficulty levels, Random map generator, Battle strategy learning

**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 Pixel Conquest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dwarf Fortress Remote or Pixel Conquest?

Pixel Conquest is rated higher. Dwarf Fortress Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Pixel Conquest averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Dwarf Fortress Remote or Pixel Conquest have ads?

Pixel Conquest shows ads; Dwarf Fortress Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dwarf Fortress Remote or Pixel Conquest?

Dwarf Fortress Remote ships an update monthly, and Pixel Conquest every 11 days. Most recently, Dwarf Fortress Remote was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pixel Conquest 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.*