# Stretch Dungeon vs Thunderdogs

The clearest difference is rating: Thunderdogs at 4.7 against Stretch Dungeon's 4.1. Thunderdogs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stretch Dungeon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Thunderdogs sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thunderdogs holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thunderdogs has 5K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Stretch Dungeon's written reviews are positive against 62% of Thunderdogs's.

Stretch Dungeon ships an update every 6 months, Thunderdogs every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stretch Dungeon | Thunderdogs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-dungeon/id1080980064/reviews) | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderdogs/id1394454716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **62.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) |

## What reviewers say

### Stretch Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-dungeon/id1080980064)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Thunderdogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderdogs/id1394454716)

Engage in thrilling online dogfights, collecting bones and using powerful weapons to defeat opponents. Outmaneuver enemies and survive intense aerial battles to climb the leaderboards. Unlock a variety of aircraft and characters to dominate the skies.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer battles, Variety of weapons and power-ups, Unlockable aircraft and characters, Multiple arenas, Offline mode, 80s inspired music

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming art style
- 🎨 Great music and sound design
- 🐶 Unique dog-themed characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive VIP subscription
- 🔍 Misleading claims about online multiplayer
- 🌐 Mostly bot-based gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working after ads
- Freezing and performance issues
- Inconsistent coin rewards

**Requested features**

- Add team/squad modes
- Implement a friend system
- Provide more variety in maps and game modes
- Improve progression system and plane unlocks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stretch Dungeon free?

Stretch Dungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thunderdogs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stretch Dungeon or Thunderdogs?

Thunderdogs is rated higher. Stretch Dungeon averages 4.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Thunderdogs averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.

### Do Stretch Dungeon or Thunderdogs have ads?

Stretch Dungeon shows ads; Thunderdogs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stretch Dungeon or Thunderdogs?

Stretch Dungeon ships an update every 6 months, and Thunderdogs every 6 days. Most recently, Stretch Dungeon was updated on November 6, 2026 and Thunderdogs on November 6, 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.*