# Stormbound vs Dota Underlords

The clearest difference is ads: Dota Underlords at none against Stormbound's shown. Dota Underlords also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Stormbound's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 48%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stormbound sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Dota Underlords sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stormbound holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9K and 6.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Stormbound's written reviews are positive against 48% of Dota Underlords's.

Stormbound ships an update every 3 weeks, Dota Underlords weekly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stormbound | Dota Underlords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormbound/id1234446615/reviews)** | [4.4 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dota-underlords/id1465996312/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 6.1K |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 526 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stormbound Games Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803661956) | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) |

## What reviewers say

### Stormbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormbound/id1234446615)

Engage in strategic turn-based tactical battles by building a powerful deck of collectible cards. Outsmart opponents worldwide in real-time PVP, customize your profile, and compete for seasonal rewards.

**Highlights:** Deck building, Collectible cards, Turn-based tactical battles, Real-time PVP, Four distinct kingdoms, Seasonal events and rewards, Profile customization

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium pass | $7.99 | per month |
| Daily resources | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generic package 7$ | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shredded Journal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tribal Tome | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly cards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Better than Clash Royale
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Fantastic game
- 👍 Fun and creative cards
- 👍 Cohesive combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Pay to win
- 🐛 Unbalanced cards
- 🐛 Unfair matchmaking
- 🐛 Slow progression for F2P
- 🐛 Frustrating level caps

**Reported bugs**

- Login/loading issues
- Card placement bugs
- Deck editing problems
- Inconsistent card rotation

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Clan/guild system
- Chat functionality
- Spectate mode
- Leaderboard/ranking display


### Dota Underlords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dota-underlords/id1465996312)

Engage in strategic battles where hero recruitment and team synergy are key to victory. Explore a city-based campaign, unlock rewards, and compete in multiplayer modes. Offers both free and paid content with cosmetic rewards.

**Highlights:** Hero recruitment and upgrades, Alliance-based team bonuses, Unique Underlord abilities, City Crawl campaign mode, Battle Pass with unlockable rewards, Cross-platform play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of strategies and builds
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 🔓 Free-to-play with no monetization issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Clunky and confusing UI
- 🕰️ Overly long match durations
- 🤖 Imbalanced hero/alliance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or connect to Steam
- Saves/progress not carrying over between devices
- Matchmaking and multiplayer issues
- Objective/quest completion bugs
- Graphical glitches and UI problems

**Requested features**

- More hero and alliance options
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Ability to track progress and rank
- Better performance optimizations
- Smoother cross-platform experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stormbound free?

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

### Is Dota Underlords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stormbound or Dota Underlords?

Stormbound is rated higher. Stormbound averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Dota Underlords averages 4.4 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Stormbound or Dota Underlords have ads?

Stormbound shows ads; Dota Underlords does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stormbound or Dota Underlords?

Stormbound ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dota Underlords weekly. Most recently, Stormbound was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dota Underlords on October 27, 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.*