Comparison

DayD Chapter 1 vs Stroopwafel

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

Head to head
About

DayD Chapter 1

Embark on a science fiction adventure through time to stop an eccentric villain from wreaking havoc in the past. Explore unique levels, tame dinosaurs, and build structures in this engaging story-driven game.

Highlights
  • Time travel adventure
  • Dinosaur taming
  • Resource management
  • Building construction
  • Unique objectives
  • Comic-like plot
Features
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Brian, an outstanding (though some may say eccentric!) scientist, invented a time machine that sent him hurtling into the past! But forget about a leisurely stroll through the land of the dinosaurs: his old friend Doctor Awful is already there waiting! He invented his own time machine before Brian and has already managed to run amock in the past! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to help Brian stop Doctor Awful in an adventure full of mystery, research, and of course, time travel. All that and more awaits in this exciting science fiction adventure thrillride! 50 unique levels, tons of different objectives, super cool settings and a fun and engaging plot are yours to explore now. Construct buildings, tame dinosaurs, manage resources and build other awesome structures. Simple controls and smooth game mechanics will help you get going in no time. But if you still don't understand something, you can always use the Help menu. DayD: Through time is an exciting adventure through the dinosaur era! - A unique world with elements of both the past and future - A funny plot with interesting characters that reads like a comic - Tons of unique objectives - Get to know different dinosaurs: pterodactyls, t-rexes, triceratopses and others. - All sorts of different locations - Crucial bonuses: fast build, accelerated run, slow down time. - Easy controls and a clear tutorial. - Over 20 hours of custom game content for players of all ages. - A special soundtrack

About

Stroopwafel

Features
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Stroopwafel is a casual speed-based game inspired by the Stroop Effect. How fast can you tap the correct color? Race your friends and find out who's the sharpest!

Screenshots

DayD Chapter 14 screens
Stroopwafel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stroopwafel at none against DayD Chapter 1's 4. Stroopwafel also leads on ads (none vs shown). DayD Chapter 1's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and update cadence 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. DayD Chapter 1 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Stroopwafel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayD Chapter 1 ships an update every 19 months, Stroopwafel every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DayD Chapter 1 versus Stroopwafel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayD Chapter 1Stroopwafel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 14 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size420 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8FLOOR COMPANY LIMITEDJS Capital Ventures, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DayD Chapter 1

One-time4
  • Start offer$7.99
  • One minute offer$8.99
  • Season offer$10.99
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  • Buy full version of game$14.99
None

Stroopwafel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DayD Chapter 1 free?
DayD Chapter 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stroopwafel free?
Stroopwafel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DayD Chapter 1 or Stroopwafel have ads?
DayD Chapter 1 shows ads; Stroopwafel does not.
Which is updated more often, DayD Chapter 1 or Stroopwafel?
DayD Chapter 1 ships an update every 19 months, and Stroopwafel every 14 months. Most recently, DayD Chapter 1 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Stroopwafel on November 12, 2026.

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