# DYSMANTLE vs Crashlands 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crashlands 2 at none against DYSMANTLE's 3. Crashlands 2 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (94% vs 75%). DYSMANTLE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

DYSMANTLE costs $9.99 and Crashlands 2 $9.99 up front. DYSMANTLE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Crashlands 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crashlands 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 469 and 921 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of DYSMANTLE's written reviews are positive against 94% of Crashlands 2's.

DYSMANTLE ships an update every 2 weeks, Crashlands 2 weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DYSMANTLE | Crashlands 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dysmantle/id1403738209/reviews) | **[4.9 (921 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 469 | **921** |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **93.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #35 |
| Size | 905 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) | [Butterscotch Shenanigans, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555152469) |

## What reviewers say

### DYSMANTLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dysmantle/id1403738209)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Role Playing, #44 Top Paid · Adventure, #186 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Explore a post-apocalyptic world after emerging from a shelter. Gather resources by breaking objects, fight or evade creatures, and build outposts. Craft weapons, farm, hunt, and solve puzzles to uncover the island's mysteries and escape.

**Highlights:** Break objects for materials, Fight or evade creatures, Explore open world, Build outposts, Craft weapons and tools, Hunt and farm, Solve puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pets & Dungeons | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underworld | $4.99 | one-time |
| Doomsday | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Huge open world to explore
- 🔨 Satisfying destruction and crafting
- 👍 Engaging story and quests
- 🎮 Great controller support
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Repetitive enemy encounters
- 🗺️ Lack of fast travel options
- 💾 No cloud save support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when entering certain areas
- Audio issues like sound cutting out
- Progression-blocking bugs in DLC content
- Inconsistent controls and targeting system

**Requested features**

- Cloud save functionality
- More enemy and environmental variety
- Improved fast travel system
- Multiplayer co-op mode
- Ability to customize the player character


### Crashlands 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Role Playing, #60 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure as an intergalactic trucker stranded on an alien planet. Explore a dynamic world, craft unique weapons and gadgets, build a home, and befriend its inhabitants and creatures. Uncover the mysteries of the planet and fight to make things right.

**Highlights:** Explore a dynamic alien world, Craft gadgets, elixirs, and weapons, Mix-and-match combat playstyles, Construct and customize a home, Build friendships with alien characters, Raise and train adorable pets, Uncover planet mysteries

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fun and addicting
- 👍 Fantastic, actual game
- 👍 Wonderful improvement on the first game
- 👍 Perfection - Once Again!
- 👍 The best game on the App Store. Full stop.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black screen when entering world

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen when entering world
- Crashes to iPad Home Screen

**Requested features**

- Add a feature that helps with missions, like giving hints
- Add a feature to easily switch between equipment sets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DYSMANTLE free?

DYSMANTLE costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Crashlands 2 free?

Crashlands 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DYSMANTLE or Crashlands 2?

Crashlands 2 is rated higher. DYSMANTLE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while Crashlands 2 averages 4.9 from 921 ratings.

### Do DYSMANTLE or Crashlands 2 have ads?

Neither DYSMANTLE nor Crashlands 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DYSMANTLE or Crashlands 2?

DYSMANTLE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crashlands 2 weekly. Most recently, DYSMANTLE was updated on September 25, 2026 and Crashlands 2 on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DYSMANTLE or Crashlands 2?

DYSMANTLE currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Crashlands 2 at #35. 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.*