Comparison

Azur Lane vs Dead Script

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Azur Lane

Engage in naval warfare with a unique blend of RPG, 2D shooter, and tactical gameplay. Organize your fleet of over 300 unique warships, each with a beautiful anime character, and engage in intuitive side-scrolling battles. Choose between AI or manual control to lead your forces to victory.

Highlights
  • RPG, 2D shooter, tactical genres combined
  • Intuitive 2D side-scroller gameplay
  • Organize up to six ships into flotillas
  • AI and manually controlled battles
  • Build your fleet with over 300 warships
  • Live2D interaction for selected characters
Features
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An ideal Naval Warfare game like you always imagined! ・A unique mix of RPG, 2D shooter and tactical genres combined in a beautifully designed anime game ・Easy and intuitive gameplay, built on the concept of 2D side-scroller, is the main feature of Azur Lane ・Organize up to six ships into flotilla, break through enemy gunfire and defeat them! ・Both AI and manually controlled battles are available, choose whatever you like! ・Build your own fleet. Azur Lane has a wide range of warships from all over the world. ・More than 300 ships, each with its unique stats and represented by a beautiful character! ・Live2D interaction technology is available for selected characters Azur Lane Official Homepage: https://azurlane.yo-star.com/ Official Discord Server: https://discord.gg/azurlane Official Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/AzurLane_EN Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/azurlaneofficial/ Official Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/azurlane_official/ Official YouTube Page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeJaqP6WgxUVDcpYkXZKMQ

About

Dead Script

Features
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You are a writer being unwritten. The only thing that fights back is the next word. DEAD SCRIPT is a noir manuscript-horror typing shooter. Enemies fall with a word stitched to them — type the word to destroy it before it reaches you. Miss a letter and the page fills with ink. DESCEND THE PRESS Five chapters of a dying manuscript, each printed in a different process color of the CMYK press — and each one plays differently: • I — THE MORGUE OF DELETED SCENES. Cut characters drag themselves off the slab; their words arrive redacted until you declassify them. • II — THE ROTTING ROTOGRAVURE. The press stamps enemies out in synchronized rows, on the beat. • III — THE WHARF OF WASTED INK. A rising ink tide lifts and drowns the words. • IV — THE BINDERY OF BOUND SOULS. Words come stitched into chains, sewn shut as they scream. • V — THE BLANK PAGE. Words erase from the end as you race to type them. FIVE BOSS DUELS Five wardens bend language against you — redaction, the red pen, forgeries, stitched chains, and erasure itself. When a boss winds up, a counter word flashes: type it in time to parry and stagger them, then strike with everything you've got. UNLEASH THE PURGE Clean hits charge an ultimate. Tap your character to spend it — clear the entire screen and refill your health in a single keystroke. YOUR KEYBOARD, YOUR WAY Play with the native iOS keyboard or the in-game typewriter. Easy, Medium, or Hard. Chapters unlock as you clear them. Chase your best score on every difficulty. Hand-inked charcoal-and-paper art, a misregistered CMYK identity, a cinematic intro, and a soundtrack of dread. Type fast. Type clean. Or the next thing erased is you.

Screenshots

Azur Lane4 screens
Dead Script4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Azur Lane at Free against Dead Script's $0.99. Azur Lane also leads on chart position (#92 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Dead Script's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 77) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Azur Lane is free to download; Dead Script costs $0.99 up front. Azur Lane sells 71 one-off in-app purchases. Dead Script asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Azur Lane ships an update every 4 months, Dead Script every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Azur Lane versus Dead Script: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAzur LaneDead Script
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (6.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.3 GB51 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperYOSTAR LIMITEDSuwitcha Sugthana

Bugs and requests

Azur Lane

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tutorial progress reset after connection issues
  • Inability to confirm nickname during tutorial
  • Disappearing live2D effects and sound
  • Crashes and connection errors on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to search for specific ships in dock
  • Indicators for retrofittable and owned ships
  • Increased dock space capacity
  • Commander customization options
  • Ability to transfer accounts between devices

Dead Script

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

71 purchases

Azur Lane

One-time71
  • Daily Paid Pack (Day 2)2 variants$0.99
  • Daily Paid Pack (Day 4)$0.99
  • Daily Paid Pack (Day 6)2 variants$0.99
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  • Novice sailing supplies$0.99
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Daily Sortie Refuel Pack$0.99
  • Daily Paid Pack (Day 1)$0.99
  • Commander Level Boost Pack$4.99
  • Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Sports & Race Return Lucky Box$6.99
  • School Return Lucky Box$6.99
  • Trade License (30 days)$7.99
  • Fair Winds Cruise Pass3 variants$9.99
  • Fair Winds Cruise Pass 2024.4$9.99
  • Fair Winds Cruise Pass 2026.10$9.99
  • Fair Winds Cruise Pass 2026.8$9.99
  • Fair Winds Cruise Pass 2026.6$9.99
  • Sack of Gems$9.99
  • Fair Winds Cruise Pass 2025.8$9.99
  • Fair Winds Cruise Pass 2025.6$9.99
  • Fair Winds Cruise Pass 2025.4$9.99
  • Fair Winds Cruise Pass 2025.2$9.99
  • Live2D Surprise Lucky Bag$9.99
  • Fair Winds Cruise Pass 2024.10$9.99
  • Fair Winds Cruise Pass 2024.8$9.99
  • Fair Winds Cruise Pass 2024.6$9.99
  • Box of Gems$19.99
  • Resplendent Night Lucky Bag I2 variants$29.99
  • Resplendent Night Lucky Bag II2 variants$29.99
  • Spring Lucky Box 2024 A$29.99
  • Spring Lucky Box 2024 B$29.99
  • Cyber City Lucky Box$29.99
  • Adventurer's Lucky Chest$29.99
  • Eerie Talismans Lucky Bag B$29.99
  • Eerie Talismans Lucky Bag A$29.99
  • 8th Anniversary Lucky Bag$29.99
  • Loving Care Lucky Box$29.99
  • Sparkling Dreams Lucky Box$29.99
  • Swimsuit Lucky Bag 2026 B$29.99
  • Swimsuit Lucky Bag 2026 A$29.99
  • Swimsuit Lucky Bag 2025 A Rerun$29.99
  • Lucky Bag$29.99
  • Halloween Lucky Box 2025$29.99
  • Ninja Castle Lucky Box B$29.99
  • 7th Anniversary Lucky bag$29.99
  • Office Cabinet Lucky Box$29.99
  • Swimsuit Lucky Bag 2025 B$29.99
  • Swimsuit Lucky Bag 2025 A$29.99
  • Swimsuit Lucky Bag 2024 Rerun$29.99
  • Pajama Party Lucky Bag$29.99
  • Hospital Adventure Lucky Bag$29.99
  • Nile Colors Lucky Box$29.99
  • Spring Lucky Box 2025 B$29.99
  • Spring Lucky Box 2024 A Rerun$29.99
  • Spring Lucky Box 2025 A$29.99
  • Game Night Lucky Bag B$29.99
  • Game Night Lucky Bag A$29.99
  • Black Friday Lucky Bag$29.99
  • Halloween Lucky Box 2024$29.99
  • Dreamland Lucky Bag B$29.99
  • Autumn Classics Box Rerun$29.99
  • Dreamland Lucky Bag A$29.99
  • Fashion Lucky Bag Rerun$29.99
  • 6th Anniversary Lucky Barrel$29.99
  • High Speed Lucky Bag$29.99
  • School Time Lucky Bag$29.99
  • Swimsuit Lucky Bag 2024$29.99
  • Exquisite Lucky Envelope 2024$29.99
  • Battle UI Pack (Premium)$36.99
  • Chest of Gems$39.99
  • Ship of Gems$79.99
None

Dead Script

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Azur Lane free?
Azur Lane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dead Script free?
Dead Script costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Azur Lane or Dead Script have ads?
Neither Azur Lane nor Dead Script shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Azur Lane or Dead Script?
Azur Lane ships an update every 4 months, and Dead Script every 3 weeks. Most recently, Azur Lane was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dead Script on October 28, 2026.

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