# DYSMANTLE vs Afterplace

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Afterplace at none against DYSMANTLE's 3. Afterplace also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (94% vs 75%). DYSMANTLE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

DYSMANTLE costs $9.99 and Afterplace $6.99 up front. DYSMANTLE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Afterplace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Afterplace holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 469 and 613 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of DYSMANTLE's written reviews are positive against 94% of Afterplace's.

DYSMANTLE ships an update every 2 weeks, Afterplace monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DYSMANTLE | Afterplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dysmantle/id1403738209/reviews) | **[4.9 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 469 | **613** |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **94.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #41 |
| Size | 905 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) | [Evan Kice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539778234) |

## What reviewers say

### DYSMANTLE

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Role Playing, #29 Top Paid · Adventure, #147 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


### Afterplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Role Playing, #71 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world adventure on your mobile device, exploring a vast landscape filled with hidden secrets, treasures, and quirky characters. Engage in combat, uncover mysteries, and forge your own path through a world without waypoints.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Hidden secrets and treasures, Combat with monsters, Interactive characters, No virtual buttons, Dynamic control adaptation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and dialogue
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 💡 Unique story and world-building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of a map or quest log can lead to getting lost
- 🔍 Some plot points not fully explained
- 🔍 Limited weapon/item variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Saves not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to restart or replay the game
- More in-depth combat and progression systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DYSMANTLE free?

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

### Is Afterplace free?

Afterplace costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DYSMANTLE or Afterplace?

Afterplace is rated higher. DYSMANTLE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while Afterplace averages 4.9 from 613 ratings.

### Do DYSMANTLE or Afterplace have ads?

Neither DYSMANTLE nor Afterplace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DYSMANTLE or Afterplace?

DYSMANTLE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Afterplace monthly. Most recently, DYSMANTLE was updated on September 23, 2026 and Afterplace on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DYSMANTLE or Afterplace?

DYSMANTLE currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and Afterplace at #41. 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.*