# Dead Cells vs Kingdom Two Crowns

The clearest difference is rating: Dead Cells at 4.8 against Kingdom Two Crowns's 4.5. Dead Cells also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 69%) and ratings volume (12K vs 820). Kingdom Two Crowns's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Dead Cells costs $8.99 and Kingdom Two Crowns $6.99 up front. Dead Cells sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Kingdom Two Crowns sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dead Cells holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells has 12K ratings behind it against 820, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Dead Cells's written reviews are positive against 69% of Kingdom Two Crowns's.

Dead Cells ships an update every 2 months, Kingdom Two Crowns every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Cells | Kingdom Two Crowns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090/reviews)** | [4.5 (820 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-two-crowns/id1477991646/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 820 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 69.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #31 |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Raw Fury](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118513353) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Cells

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Role Playing, #41 Top Paid · Action, #114 Top Paid · Games, #142 Top Paid (US App Store)

Explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle as a failed alchemic experiment. Master frantic 2D combat with a variety of weapons and skills against dangerous foes. Death is not the end; learn from each attempt to progress through this roguevania action platformer.

**Highlights:** Roguevania exploration, Frantic 2D action combat, Nonlinear progression, Permadeath with learning, Unlockable weapons and skills, DLC content packs

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Bad Seed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fatal Falls | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Queen and the Sea | $3.99 | one-time |
| Return to Castlevania | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 💎 High-quality graphics
- 🎮 Great controller support
- 🔥 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Lack of custom mode
- 📱 Finicky touch controls
- 🔇 No background music support

**Reported bugs**

- Saves not compatible across platforms
- Texture and graphical issues on some devices
- Persistent memory leaks causing performance drops

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support
- Implement cross-save functionality
- Introduce online multiplayer mode
- Optimize for older devices


### Kingdom Two Crowns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-two-crowns/id1477991646)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Role Playing, #72 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Build, explore, and defend a medieval kingdom from monstrous creatures. Recruit subjects, expand your territory, and lead assaults to protect your crown and treasures. Features include building defenses, exploring unknown lands, and tactical combat against the Greed.

**Highlights:** Build and expand your kingdom, Explore uncharted lands, Defend against nightly attacks, Recruit and command loyal subjects, Lead assaults against enemies, Discover ancient relics and mythical creatures

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Norse Lands | $2.99 | one-time |
| Decennial Royal Wardrobe | $2.99 | one-time |
| Regent's Royal Wardrobe | $2.99 | one-time |
| Archon's Royal Wardrobe | $2.99 | one-time |
| Call of Olympus | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 🎨 Atmospheric soundtrack
- 🕹️ Simple but engaging gameplay
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕹️ Addictive and replayable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Unclear instructions
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Lack of online multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Map won't load when leaving first island
- Ballista hermit gets stuck on boat
- Archers/knights not behaving properly
- Coins/items disappearing for second player
- Game crashes on Olympus DLC

**Requested features**

- Add Aztec civilization
- Implement online co-op mode
- Provide more detailed tutorials
- Add character customization options
- Introduce an endless/peaceful mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Cells free?

Dead Cells costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Kingdom Two Crowns free?

Kingdom Two Crowns costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dead Cells or Kingdom Two Crowns?

Dead Cells is rated higher. Dead Cells averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Kingdom Two Crowns averages 4.5 from 820 ratings.

### Do Dead Cells or Kingdom Two Crowns have ads?

Neither Dead Cells nor Kingdom Two Crowns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Cells or Kingdom Two Crowns?

Dead Cells ships an update every 2 months, and Kingdom Two Crowns every 3 months. Most recently, Dead Cells was updated on November 2, 2026 and Kingdom Two Crowns on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dead Cells or Kingdom Two Crowns?

Dead Cells currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Kingdom Two Crowns at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*