# Troll Patrol vs Dungeon Tracer

The clearest difference is price: Troll Patrol at Free against Dungeon Tracer's $2.99. Troll Patrol also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Dungeon Tracer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Troll Patrol is free to download; Dungeon Tracer costs $2.99 up front. Troll Patrol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dungeon Tracer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Troll Patrol against 4.5 for Dungeon Tracer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 81 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Troll Patrol's written reviews are positive against 76% of Dungeon Tracer's.

Troll Patrol ships an update every 2 weeks, Dungeon Tracer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Troll Patrol | Dungeon Tracer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-patrol/id1394832108/reviews)** | [4.5 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-tracer/id6502634839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 204 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Philippe Schober](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394832107) | [sang wook Jang](https://appshunter.io/developer/964695745) |

## What reviewers say

### Troll Patrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troll-patrol/id1394832108)

Defend your troll den from invading villagers and heroes in this unique puzzle RPG. Match tiles to attack enemies, heal yourself with potions, and strengthen your defenses. Protect your home and family from relentless waves of attackers.

**Highlights:** Tile-matching combat, RPG progression, Enemy and weapon variety, Skill and powerup system, Cave upgrades, Quests and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Game | $4.99 | one-time |


### Dungeon Tracer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-tracer/id6502634839)

Engage in a strategic puzzle RPG where you connect tiles to battle enemies and survive challenging dungeons. Master equipment and abilities to overcome obstacles and climb the global leaderboard. Offers multiple difficulty levels and extensive customization options for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Tile-connecting puzzle combat, Roguelike dungeon exploration, Item collection and upgrades, Diverse character abilities, Multiple difficulty levels, Global leaderboard competition, Persistent save system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Classes Unlocked | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Entertaining gameplay
- 🎨 Fantasy/RPG lore
- 🏃‍♂️ Smooth performance
- 🕹️ Identical to Dungeon Raid, if not better
- 🕰️ Slow pace suitable for players with disabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear progression and lack of unlocks
- ⏱️ Overly long battles with no sense of progress
- 🔒 Inability to level up classes after unlocking them
- 🔍 Unclear usage of item abilities
- 🤯 Overtuned difficulty in 'very hard' mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Troll Patrol free?

Troll Patrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dungeon Tracer free?

Dungeon Tracer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Troll Patrol or Dungeon Tracer?

Troll Patrol is rated higher. Troll Patrol averages 4.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Dungeon Tracer averages 4.5 from 81 ratings.

### Do Troll Patrol or Dungeon Tracer have ads?

Neither Troll Patrol nor Dungeon Tracer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Troll Patrol or Dungeon Tracer?

Troll Patrol ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dungeon Tracer every 3 days. Most recently, Troll Patrol was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dungeon Tracer on October 27, 2026.

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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.*