# Dead Cells vs Wreckfest

The clearest difference is rating: Dead Cells at 4.8 against Wreckfest's 4.2. Dead Cells also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 65%) and ratings volume (12K vs 700). Wreckfest's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Dead Cells costs $8.99 and Wreckfest $10.99 up front. Dead Cells sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Wreckfest sells 10 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells has 12K ratings behind it against 700, 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 65% of Wreckfest's.

Dead Cells ships an update every 2 months, Wreckfest monthly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Cells | Wreckfest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$8.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090/reviews)** | [4.2 (700 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest/id1592505377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 700 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #17 | **#9** |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Cells

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Role Playing, #47 Top Paid · Action, #147 Top Paid · Games (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


### Wreckfest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest/id1592505377)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Racing, #67 Top Paid · Action, #94 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience intense demolition derby and no-rules racing with realistic physics. Customize your vehicles with upgrades and armor for unique combat motorsport action. Compete in career modes, challenge modes, and local multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Deep vehicle customization, Demolition derby arenas, Banger racing, Career mode, Local multiplayer, Unique challenge modes

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steel & Wheels Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banger Racing Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modified Monsters Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rusty Rats Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| American All-Stars Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Getaway Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Racing Heroes Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Off-Road Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Content Bundle 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Content Bundle 1 | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎮 Great controls with controller support
- 🔥 Impressive graphics and physics
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🔍 Lack of online multiplayer
- 🔧 Customization and tuning limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Stuck in reverse issue
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Multiplayer server issues

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer
- Improve customization options
- Implement cloud save support
- Add more tracks and game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Cells free?

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

### Is Wreckfest free?

Wreckfest costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dead Cells or Wreckfest?

Dead Cells is rated higher. Dead Cells averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Wreckfest averages 4.2 from 700 ratings.

### Do Dead Cells or Wreckfest have ads?

Neither Dead Cells nor Wreckfest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Cells or Wreckfest?

Dead Cells ships an update every 2 months, and Wreckfest monthly. Most recently, Dead Cells was updated on November 12, 2026 and Wreckfest on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dead Cells or Wreckfest?

Dead Cells currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Wreckfest at #9. 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.*