Comparison

Tower Swap vs Dungeon Tracer

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

Head to head
About

Tower Swap

This match-3 puzzle game combines strategic tower defense with a medieval theme. Match three stones to create towers and defend your castle from incoming dragons. Enjoy instant play with no signup and offline capabilities.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle mechanics
  • Tower defense gameplay
  • Castle defense against dragons
  • Merge stones to build towers
  • Offline play available
  • Online high score competition
  • Portrait mode for one-handed play
Features
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The match-3 Tower Defense game! It's like a match-3 puzzle game but your matches turn into towers! Then dragons fly over the board and you have to defend the castle. Merge three stones to make a tower. - No signup required. Try playing it instantly. - Play offline without internet when logged out. - Play online to compete for high scores against friends. - Portrait mode game. Play one-handed. - Turn based game. Look away any time and you're fine. - A small download, and loads quickly. - Over one million plays! Featuring retro medieval pixel art by Kyle McArthur.

About

Dungeon Tracer

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
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Survive in endless dungeons by connecting blocks to attack, defend, and heal. Dungeon Tracer is a roguelike puzzle RPG that combines strategic turn-based combat with dungeon exploration. Connect identical blocks to unleash powerful sword attacks, shield defenses, and life-saving potions. Your decisions each turn shape the outcome of battles and your survival. ■ Recommended for - Players who enjoy puzzle RPGs and roguelikes - Fans of turn-based strategy combat - Those seeking offline dungeon adventures - Gamers who love crafting new builds and strategies through replay ■ Core Gameplay - Connect blocks to attack, defend, and heal - Every turn's choice impacts your strategy - Combo effects grow stronger with longer connections - Embrace the roguelike challenge where death means starting anew - Develop survival strategies in ever-changing scenarios ■ In-Depth Strategic Combat Experience the blend of intuitive block connection puzzles and the tactical depth of roguelike RPGs. Your play style varies with block placements, enemy types, skill selections, and item combinations. ■ 10 Classes and 10 Races Each class features unique skills and traits. Combine these with racial traits for diverse builds. Experiment to find your ideal strategy. ■ Diverse Skills and Builds Mix over 40 active skills and growth elements to create your unique combat style. Each skill and item choice leads to different outcomes. ■ Special Monsters and Block Debuffs Face 43 unique monsters, including liches, avengers, kamikazes, and assassins. Block debuffs like freeze, fire, poison, and lock can turn the tide of battle. Simply connecting blocks won't guarantee victory. ■ Fair Roguelike Challenge A seed-based deterministic random system ensures consistent results in each run. Enjoy a challenge where strategy and judgment outweigh luck. ■ More Fun with Repeated Growth Skill choices evolve with each level-up Builds focus on upgrades and items Dungeons reconfigure with each playthrough A structure where a single mistake heightens the tension ■ Global Leaderboard Compete with players worldwide. Test your skills against global rankings and showcase your best scores. ■ 4 Difficulty Levels Choose from Easy, Normal, Hard, and Very Hard Enjoyable challenges for both newcomers and veterans. ■ Premium Offline RPG - No ads - No in-app purchases - Enjoy offline play Once purchased, access all content fully. ■ Support for Multiple Languages and Cloud Save Supports 22 languages, ensuring you can continue your adventure seamlessly across devices. Endless dungeons await, filled with powerful monsters and strategic choices. How long can you survive? Experience the depth of puzzle roguelike RPGs in Dungeon Tracer today!

Screenshots

Tower Swap4 screens
Dungeon Tracer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tower Swap at Free against Dungeon Tracer's $4.99. Tower Swap also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Dungeon Tracer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Tower Swap is free to download; Dungeon Tracer costs $4.99 up front. Tower Swap sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dungeon Tracer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tower Swap against 4.5 for Dungeon Tracer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 77 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 76% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tower Swap ships an update every 3 weeks, Dungeon Tracer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tower Swap versus Dungeon Tracer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTower SwapDungeon Tracer
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (76 ratings) — better4.5 (77 ratings)
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews75.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7677 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB431 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperCurtis Robinsonsang wook Jang

Customer experience

Tower Swap

All ratings76 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral10.8%
Negative13.8%

Dungeon Tracer

All ratings77 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral10.0%
Negative14.4%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Tower Swap

One-time6
  • Pile of Gold$0.99
  • Pile of Gold$1.99
  • Barrel of Gold$2.49
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  • Barrel of Gold$4.99
  • Five Barrels of Gold!$9.99
  • Five Barrels Of Gold$19.99
1 purchases

Dungeon Tracer

One-time1
  • All Classes Unlocked$9.99

Questions

Is Tower Swap free?
Tower Swap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dungeon Tracer free?
Dungeon Tracer costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tower Swap or Dungeon Tracer?
Tower Swap is rated higher. Tower Swap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Dungeon Tracer averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.
Do Tower Swap or Dungeon Tracer have ads?
Tower Swap shows ads; Dungeon Tracer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tower Swap or Dungeon Tracer?
Tower Swap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dungeon Tracer every 3 days. Most recently, Tower Swap was updated on October 15, 2026 and Dungeon Tracer on October 16, 2026.

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