Comparison

Elba vs Dungeon Dude

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

Head to head
About

Elba

Embark on a text-based narrative adventure to uncover the secrets of an abandoned island. As you and an old friend explore, more questions arise about your shared past and the island's mysteries.

Highlights
  • Text-based gameplay
  • Narrative experience
  • Mystery uncovering
  • Story-driven
  • Chapter-based progression
Features
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Elba is a text based, narrative experience. Together with an old friend you uncover the mysteries of an abandoned island. More questions then answers arise as your common past unravels throughout the story. Content: Prologue Chapter I Chapter II Chapter III Chapter IV Chapter V

About

Dungeon Dude

Embark on a fantasy adventure to uncover a wicked plot. Master a unique flick-swipe combat system in randomly generated dungeons. Grow stronger, cast spells, and explore vast levels with an auto-map.

Highlights
  • Flick-swipe combat
  • Randomly generated dungeons
  • 3D rendered graphics
  • Original story and soundtrack
  • Level unlock checkpoints
  • Ability and spell progression
  • Auto-map with quest locations
Features
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Dungeon Dude is a fantasy adventure where you must discover the wicked plot to destroy the lands . 'Flick' attack your foes and land that perfect hit or miss and get punished! Highly addictive play and gorgeous sound and graphics make this a true gem. - unique blend of strategy and skill in a rogue-like adventure - sweet 3-d rendered graphics - original story and soundtrack - fun 'flick' swipe to attack enemies - random generated dungeons for unique games every game - level unlock checkpoints to save your progress - increase your abilities, grow stronger, and cast powerful spells - huge levels with a nifty auto map showing quest locations - funny and fresh story and characters keep you engaged and entertained throughout

Screenshots

Elba4 screens
Dungeon Dude4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elba at 100% against Dungeon Dude's 0%. Elba also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elba holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Elba's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dungeon Dude's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elba ships an update monthly, Dungeon Dude every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Elba versus Dungeon Dude: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElbaDungeon Dude
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB31 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSteffen Diesingandrew bell

Customer experience

Elba

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dungeon Dude

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Elba

No in-app purchases

None

Dungeon Dude

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elba free?
Elba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dungeon Dude free?
Dungeon Dude is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Elba or Dungeon Dude?
Elba is rated higher. Elba averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dungeon Dude averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Elba or Dungeon Dude have ads?
Dungeon Dude shows ads; Elba does not.
Which is updated more often, Elba or Dungeon Dude?
Elba ships an update monthly, and Dungeon Dude every 24 months. Most recently, Elba was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dungeon Dude on September 28, 2026.

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