# Chroma Squad vs Dungeons of Aether

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dungeons of Aether at every 8 days against Chroma Squad's every 5 months. Dungeons of Aether also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 73%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Chroma Squad's advantage is ratings volume (155 vs 28). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Chroma Squad costs $4.99 and Dungeons of Aether $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dungeons of Aether holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chroma Squad has 155 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Chroma Squad's written reviews are positive against 93% of Dungeons of Aether's.

Chroma Squad ships an update every 5 months, Dungeons of Aether every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chroma Squad | Dungeons of Aether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chroma-squad/id1208253299/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeons-of-aether/id6448353046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#182** |
| Size | 604 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Akupara Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221828441) | [Dan Fornace](https://appshunter.io/developer/452197051) |

## What reviewers say

### Chroma Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chroma-squad/id1208253299)

Lead a team of stunt actors in a tactical RPG inspired by super sentai shows. Manage your studio, craft gear, and engage in turn-based combat with unique teamwork maneuvers and giant mecha battles. Your choices shape the branching storyline and lead to one of three endings.

**Highlights:** Studio customization and management, Tactical turn-based combat, Teamwork maneuvers, In-depth RPG systems, Crafting weapons and mechas, Branching storyline with multiple endings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging turn-based tactical RPG gameplay
- 😄 Humorous writing and witty dialogue
- 🎨 Charming retro pixel art graphics
- 🎵 Excellent chiptune soundtrack
- 🔄 High replayability with multiple endings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen resolution/display issues on newer devices
- 🐛 Studio upgrade menu buttons not functioning
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on certain devices
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs with character selection
- ⚠️ Lack of developer support and updates

**Reported bugs**

- Screen resolution incompatible with iPhone X and newer models
- Studio upgrade menu buttons unresponsive
- Character selection screen not functioning
- Game crashes after tutorial or during missions
- Mecha battle not awarding audience/director instructions

**Requested features**

- Sequel or expansion content
- Additional hero/character options (6th team member)
- New Game Plus mode
- Episode/mission editor
- More villain and monster varieties


### Dungeons of Aether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeons-of-aether/id6448353046)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a challenging turn-based dungeon crawler where strategic dice drafting determines your fate. Explore diverse biomes, uncover journal entries, and master unique hero skills in a quest for treasure or an early demise.

**Highlights:** Turn-based dice drafting combat, Four unique heroes with special skills, Story mode with steampunk town exploration, Multiple dungeon biomes, Challenge dungeons for roguelike difficulty, Collectible journal entries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chroma Squad free?

Chroma Squad costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dungeons of Aether free?

Dungeons of Aether costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chroma Squad or Dungeons of Aether?

Dungeons of Aether is rated higher. Chroma Squad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Dungeons of Aether averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Chroma Squad or Dungeons of Aether have ads?

Neither Chroma Squad nor Dungeons of Aether shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chroma Squad or Dungeons of Aether?

Chroma Squad ships an update every 5 months, and Dungeons of Aether every 8 days. Most recently, Chroma Squad was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dungeons of Aether on November 3, 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.*