Comparison

DayD Chapter 1 vs Stranded

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

Stranded

Survive and thrive on a wild island by gathering resources, building structures, and expanding your territory. Recruit helpers to automate tasks and progress through missions to become the island ruler. Enjoy a relaxing gameplay experience with offline play and satisfying progression.

Highlights
  • Resource gathering and crafting
  • Territory expansion
  • Building workshops and production
  • NPC helper recruitment
  • Mission-based progression
  • Offline play
  • Base defense
Features
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Stranded on a wild island with nothing but your bare hands — can you survive, build, and thrive? Survival Island drops you onto an untouched tropical island packed with trees to chop, stone to mine, and resources to gather. Clear the jungle piece by piece, unlock new land, and turn your camp into a thriving settlement. GAMEPLAY • Chop trees, mine rocks, and harvest resources across a hand-crafted island • Unlock new ground tiles to expand your territory • Build workshops, storage, houses, and production buildings • Recruit helper NPCs to automate gathering and crafting • Progress through missions that guide you from castaway to island ruler FEATURES • Relaxing tap-and-hold harvesting — easy to pick up, hard to put down • Multiple worlds to discover, each with its own biome and challenges • Defend your base from enemies that emerge at night • Idle-friendly: helpers keep working while you plan your next move • Satisfying upgrade loop — every chop brings you closer to the next building • Stunning stylized 3D visuals optimized for mobile • Plays offline — no Wi-Fi needed WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Whether you have five minutes or an hour, Survival Island fits your pace. Quick taps clear obstacles, idle helpers keep production rolling, and every session ends with visible progress on your island. Download now, grab your axe, and start building the island of your dreams.

Screenshots

DayD Chapter 14 screens
Stranded3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DayD Chapter 1 at 4.5 against Stranded's 3.0. DayD Chapter 1 also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Stranded's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. DayD Chapter 1 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Stranded asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DayD Chapter 1 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayD Chapter 1 has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayD Chapter 1 ships an update every 19 months, Stranded every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DayD Chapter 1 versus Stranded: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayD Chapter 1Stranded
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size420 MB250 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8FLOOR COMPANY LIMITEDDuoLabz FZC

Customer experience

DayD Chapter 1

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Stranded

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

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

Stranded

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DayD Chapter 1 free?
DayD Chapter 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stranded free?
Stranded is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DayD Chapter 1 or Stranded?
DayD Chapter 1 is rated higher. DayD Chapter 1 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Stranded averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do DayD Chapter 1 or Stranded have ads?
DayD Chapter 1 shows ads; Stranded does not.
Which is updated more often, DayD Chapter 1 or Stranded?
DayD Chapter 1 ships an update every 19 months, and Stranded every 2 months. Most recently, DayD Chapter 1 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stranded on October 28, 2026.

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