# Reigns vs Dungeon Clawler

The clearest difference is price: Reigns at $2.99 against Dungeon Clawler's $6.99. Reigns also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 2.2K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Dungeon Clawler's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 70%). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Reigns costs $2.99 and Dungeon Clawler $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dungeon Clawler holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Reigns's written reviews are positive against 79% of Dungeon Clawler's.

Reigns ships an update every 5 weeks, Dungeon Clawler every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reigns | Dungeon Clawler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-clawler/id6508165149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #25 |
| Size | 124 MB | 925 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Stray Fawn Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539018462) |

## What reviewers say

### Reigns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Card, #51 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Rule a medieval kingdom by making decisions with a swipe of your finger. Balance the needs of various factions, from the church to the army, to extend your reign. Each choice has consequences that can lead to your dynasty's downfall.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based decision making, Kingdom faction balance, Dynasty survival, Event spanning centuries, Multiple ways to die

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👑 Great game concept
- 🤴 Engaging storyline and characters
- 🎨 Stylish art and design
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🕰️ Replayability and multiple endings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and card choices
- 🤔 Unclear consequences of decisions
- 🕹️ Frustrating difficulty and randomness
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Bugs and save file corruption

**Reported bugs**

- Blank/corrupted cards
- Crashes and freezes
- Save file corruption
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More content and storylines
- Ability to customize the king/kingdom
- Improved UI and feedback on decisions
- Difficulty settings or options
- Cross-platform/cloud save support


### Dungeon Clawler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-clawler/id6508165149)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Card, #59 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Engage in a unique roguelike deckbuilder where you control a claw machine to grab weapons and items. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, build powerful decks, and battle enemies and bosses to reclaim what was lost.

**Highlights:** Unique claw machine mechanic, Roguelike dungeon exploration, Innovative deckbuilding strategy, Epic boss battles, Endless mode, Multiple difficulty modes, Unique characters

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well worth the money
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Gorgeous animation
- 🔓 No in-app purchases
- 🎮 Unique mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs
- 🕹️ Unresponsive claw controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive after a while
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🤯 Extremely challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing during gameplay
- Claw controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More content (characters, weapons, game modes)
- Permanent progression system
- Zoom function for claw
- Controller support improvements
- Difficulty balancing adjustments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reigns free?

Reigns costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dungeon Clawler free?

Dungeon Clawler costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reigns or Dungeon Clawler?

Dungeon Clawler is rated higher. Reigns averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Dungeon Clawler averages 4.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Reigns or Dungeon Clawler have ads?

Neither Reigns nor Dungeon Clawler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reigns or Dungeon Clawler?

Reigns ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dungeon Clawler every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reigns was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dungeon Clawler on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Reigns or Dungeon Clawler?

Reigns currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Dungeon Clawler at #25. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*