# DFRCT vs Final Outpost

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DFRCT at none against Final Outpost's 10. DFRCT also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Final Outpost's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Final Outpost sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DFRCT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Final Outpost holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Final Outpost has 1.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of DFRCT's written reviews are positive against 67% of Final Outpost's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DFRCT ships an update every 3 months, Final Outpost every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DFRCT | Final Outpost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dfrct/id1071944832/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost/id1425444801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MIFKI PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/316521224) | [Exabyte Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786545756) |

## What reviewers say

### DFRCT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dfrct/id1071944832)

This utility helps test your connection to a Dwarf Fortress Remote server before buying the full application. It's ideal for users with servers behind firewalls or NAT, ensuring connectivity before purchase. Results may vary between cellular and Wi-Fi networks, so test your intended play connections.

**Highlights:** Connection testing for DF Remote server, Firewall and NAT compatibility check, Pre-purchase connectivity verification, Supports cellular and Wi-Fi network testing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Final Outpost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost/id1425444801)

Lead the last remnants of civilization to survive a zombie apocalypse. Build and manage your outpost, assign citizens to vital tasks, and craft weapons to defend against the undead. Balance resources, research, and defense to ensure your community's survival.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade outpost structures, Manage citizen jobs and skills, Craft weapons and tools, Scavenge and manage resources, Defend against zombie attacks, Simulated weather and day/night cycle

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set Traps | $0.79 | one-time |
| Set Traps | $0.99 | one-time |
| Continue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Save Slots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ambush Survivors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ambush Survivors | $2.99 | one-time |
| Search for Resources | $4.99 | one-time |
| Search for Resources | $7.99 | one-time |
| Raid Nearby Settlement | $12.99 | one-time |
| Raid Nearby Settlement | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging but fun
- 👍 No ads or pay-to-win
- 🚀 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty scaling
- 🔍 Repetitive late-game
- 🐛 Unresponsive workers
- 🔍 Tedious resource management

**Reported bugs**

- Workers not responding
- Snipers/guards not activating
- Resources disappearing
- Progress reset after updates
- Zombie invincibility glitch

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode
- Difficulty settings
- Ability to rearrange outpost
- More building/job variety
- Skill progression for workers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DFRCT free?

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

### Is Final Outpost free?

Final Outpost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DFRCT or Final Outpost?

Final Outpost is rated higher. DFRCT averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Final Outpost averages 4.0 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do DFRCT or Final Outpost have ads?

Neither DFRCT nor Final Outpost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DFRCT or Final Outpost?

DFRCT ships an update every 3 months, and Final Outpost every 9 days. Most recently, DFRCT was updated on September 25, 2026 and Final Outpost on September 25, 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.*