Comparison

Combo Critters vs Stretch Dungeon

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

Head to head
About

Combo Critters

Combine creatures to evolve them and conquer the universe. Explore planets, battle quirky inhabitants, and collect over 100 unique critters. Engage in a casual RPG battle system and test your strength against friends.

Highlights
  • Combine critters to evolve
  • Explore 9 planets
  • Collect over 100 critters
  • Casual-RPG battle system
  • Battle friends' profiles
  • Pixel art graphics
Features
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Combine to evolve your critters and get ready to conquer the universe! Explore planets to discover quirky inhabitants, and courageously go into battle against them. Collect these cute critters and get stronger by mashing them up in the combine-machine. Features: • Explore 9 planets to collect more than 100 critters • Casual-RPG battle system • Battle against your friends’ social media profiles • Gorgeous colorful pixel art • Groovy tunes by Maxo For best performances we recommend iPhone 5 or higher.

About

Stretch Dungeon

Bounce, spring, and fall through a mind-bending action game by stretching walls. Navigate randomized levels in a deadly prison, aiming for a high score. Features unique mechanics, realistic physics, and atmospheric pixel art.

Highlights
  • Unique wall stretching mechanics
  • Easy single-tap portrait gameplay
  • Realistic beard physics
  • Atmospheric pixel art
  • Randomized levels for replayability
  • Warped prisoner's mind theme
Features
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Tap to stretch the walls, as you bounce, spring and fall through this fast paced mind bending action game. By the award winning studio that brought you Silly Sausage and Leap Day. Trapped in a deadly prison, do you have what it takes to escape? Or would you rather keep dreaming of a higher score? Features: • A Unique wall stretching mechanics! • Easy to pick up and play(single tap portrait game play). • Cool realistic beard physics. • Atmospheric pixel art set through 4 zany dungeon environments. • Experience a different play through every time. (levels are randomised) • A unique look inside the warped mind of a prisoner. -Important information- This game contains third party advertising and cross promotion for other nitrome games, both which can be removed via a one time In App Purchase.

Screenshots

Combo Critters4 screens
Stretch Dungeon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Combo Critters at 4.8 against Stretch Dungeon's 4.1. Combo Critters also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 49%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 83). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Combo Critters sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Stretch Dungeon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Combo Critters holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Combo Critters has 1.5K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Combo Critters's written reviews are positive against 49% of Stretch Dungeon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Combo Critters ships an update every 2 months, Stretch Dungeon every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Combo Critters versus Stretch Dungeon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCombo CrittersStretch Dungeon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better4.1 (83 ratings)
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews — better49.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better83
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB149 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLucky Kat StudiosNitrome

Customer experience

Combo Critters

All ratings1,467 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews592 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative6.1%

Stretch Dungeon

All ratings83 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative43.6%

User reviews

Combo Critters

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Unique critter fusion system
  • 🎨 Charming pixel art style
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Grindy progression, need to watch ads for coins
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding final boss in each world

Stretch Dungeon

From 83 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Unique and innovative mechanics
  • 🎨 Great art style and visuals
  • 🎉 Challenging but rewarding experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Unclear objectives and lack of instructions
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with frequent ads
  • 🕹️ Difficult controls and unresponsive gameplay

Bugs and requests

Combo Critters

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audio cuts out sometimes
  • In-app purchases not working properly
  • Freezing during special attacks

Requested features

4 requests
  • More worlds and critters to collect
  • Ability to trade or sell critters
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Critter stats and evolution history tracking

Stretch Dungeon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes on launch
  • Unavoidable damage from certain obstacles
  • Synchronization issues between character and walls
  • Inability to continue after watching an ad

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more characters and customization options
  • Implement a level editor or creator
  • Improve tutorial and onboarding for new players
  • Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of ads

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Combo Critters

One-time7
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Coin Pack 2$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
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  • Coin Pack 3$2.99
  • Coin Pack 4$3.99
  • Coin Pack 5$5.99
  • Coin Pack 6$9.99
4 purchases

Stretch Dungeon

One-time4
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Pot of Gems$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
Show 1 more
  • Chest of Gems$4.99

Questions

Is Combo Critters free?
Combo Critters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stretch Dungeon free?
Stretch Dungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Combo Critters or Stretch Dungeon?
Combo Critters is rated higher. Combo Critters averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Stretch Dungeon averages 4.1 from 83 ratings.
Do Combo Critters or Stretch Dungeon have ads?
Both Combo Critters and Stretch Dungeon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Combo Critters or Stretch Dungeon?
Combo Critters ships an update every 2 months, and Stretch Dungeon every 6 months. Most recently, Combo Critters was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stretch Dungeon on October 24, 2026.

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