# Dead Cells vs Gunfire Reborn

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dead Cells at 88% against Gunfire Reborn's 58%. Dead Cells also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (12K vs 725). Gunfire Reborn's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Dead Cells costs $8.99 and Gunfire Reborn $6.99 up front. Dead Cells sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Gunfire Reborn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dead Cells holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells has 12K ratings behind it against 725, 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 58% of Gunfire Reborn's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Cells | Gunfire Reborn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090/reviews)** | [4.6 (725 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunfire-reborn/id1606703078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 725 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #61 |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [HONGKONG DELAN CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635722267) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Cells

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Role Playing, #45 Top Paid · Action, #113 Top Paid · Games, #186 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


### Gunfire Reborn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunfire-reborn/id1606703078)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Paid · Role Playing, #121 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Experience an adventure game blending FPS, Roguelite, and RPG elements. Control unique heroes with diverse abilities, utilize randomly dropped weapons and items, and explore procedurally generated levels. Enjoy solo or multiplayer modes with up to four players.

**Highlights:** FPS + Roguelite experience, Distinctive heroes and diversified weapons, Solo or multiplayer modes, Low-poly art style, Optimized for mobile devices, Controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1.99 Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent PC port
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 🎮 Great for mobile
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics
- ⏱️ Addictive and replayable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Requires internet connection for single-player
- 🎮 Partial controller support issues
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 📆 Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load or connect to server
- Saved data and purchases lost
- Controller mapping and sensitivity issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Full controller support
- More characters, maps, and modes
- 120Hz support
- Ability to restore purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Cells free?

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

### Is Gunfire Reborn free?

Gunfire Reborn costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dead Cells or Gunfire Reborn?

Dead Cells is rated higher. Dead Cells averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Gunfire Reborn averages 4.6 from 725 ratings.

### Do Dead Cells or Gunfire Reborn have ads?

Neither Dead Cells nor Gunfire Reborn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Cells or Gunfire Reborn?

Dead Cells ships an update every 2 months, and Gunfire Reborn every 2 months. Most recently, Dead Cells was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gunfire Reborn on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dead Cells or Gunfire Reborn?

Dead Cells currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Gunfire Reborn at #61. 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.*