# Reflex Unit 2 vs 9th Dawn Remake

The clearest difference is price: Reflex Unit 2 at Free against 9th Dawn Remake's $9.99. Reflex Unit 2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). 9th Dawn Remake's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Reflex Unit 2 is free to download; 9th Dawn Remake costs $9.99 up front. Reflex Unit 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 9th Dawn Remake asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reflex Unit 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 9th Dawn Remake has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Reflex Unit 2's written reviews are positive against 78% of 9th Dawn Remake's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reflex Unit 2 ships an update fortnightly, 9th Dawn Remake every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reflex Unit 2 | 9th Dawn Remake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflex-unit-2/id1499660436/reviews)** | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9th-dawn-remake/id6737169079/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#92** |
| Size | 947 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Alex Hughes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121898611) | [Valorware LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076717688) |

## What reviewers say

### Reflex Unit 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflex-unit-2/id1499660436)

Pilot experimental mechs to defend Earth from a new drone invasion. Engage in single or multiplayer campaigns, versus, and survival modes. Enjoy cross-platform play and controller support for an enhanced action experience.

**Highlights:** 1 or 2 Player Campaign, 2 to 4 Player Versus, Survival Modes, Cross Platform Multiplayer, Game Controller Compatible, Ad Supported Free Version

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


### 9th Dawn Remake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9th-dawn-remake/id6737169079)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Role Playing, #178 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a vast open-world RPG adventure, exploring dungeons, battling monsters, and collecting epic loot. Rebuilt from the ground up, this game offers single-player and online co-op modes with deep character customization and engaging minigames.

**Highlights:** Massive open world exploration, Dungeon crawling with monsters and loot, Single-player and online co-op modes, Character build customization, Monster pet raising and training, Deck building and fishing minigames, Crafting and equipment upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great dungeon crawler
- 👍 Fun mini-games (fishing, card game)
- 👍 High Japanese translation quality
- 👍 Large game volume
- 👍 Good character design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 UI issues, difficult bottom bar
- 🐛 Combat can be boring
- 🐛 Lack of keyboard support (MBP)
- 🐛 Save data not shared across devices (iPad/iPhone)

**Reported bugs**

- Shared treasure chest not working
- Cannot move after entering campfire area
- Cannot attack after equipping
- Crashes during data loading or mini-game switching
- Crashes when moving to the next map from initial dungeon

**Requested features**

- WASD controls for keyboard
- Cloud save synchronization (iCloud)
- Button layout customization
- Ability to remove set spells/items
- Improved UI for bottom bar


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reflex Unit 2 free?

Reflex Unit 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 9th Dawn Remake free?

9th Dawn Remake costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reflex Unit 2 or 9th Dawn Remake?

Reflex Unit 2 is rated higher. Reflex Unit 2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 9th Dawn Remake averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do Reflex Unit 2 or 9th Dawn Remake have ads?

Neither Reflex Unit 2 nor 9th Dawn Remake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reflex Unit 2 or 9th Dawn Remake?

Reflex Unit 2 ships an update fortnightly, and 9th Dawn Remake every 2 days. Most recently, Reflex Unit 2 was updated on October 10, 2026 and 9th Dawn Remake on October 15, 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.*