# FANTASIAN vs DREDGE+

The clearest difference is monetization model: DREDGE+ at free against FANTASIAN's paid. FANTASIAN's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 413) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for FANTASIAN against 4.8 for DREDGE+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FANTASIAN has 2.1K ratings behind it against 413, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of FANTASIAN's written reviews are positive against 81% of DREDGE+'s.

FANTASIAN ships an update fortnightly, DREDGE+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FANTASIAN | DREDGE+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasian/id1517339045/reviews) | **[4.8 (413 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge-plus/id6753196416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 413 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 820 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MISTWALKER CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/396836445) | [Black Salt Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756207154) |

## What reviewers say

### FANTASIAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantasian/id1517339045)

Embark on a breathtaking adventure RPG with a unique visual style. Explore a world crafted from hundreds of handmade dioramas, engage in strategic battles with innovative mechanics, and enjoy a legendary soundtrack. This epic journey offers extensive gameplay with a focus on both story and exploration.

**Highlights:** Explore 160+ handmade dioramas, Innovative Dimengeon Battle mechanic, Growth Map for party customization, 60-90 hour gameplay, Legendary orchestral soundtrack

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic Final Fantasy feel
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and combat
- 💎 Beautifully crafted diorama environments
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu
- 🤖 Innovative combat mechanics (e.g. targeting, dimengeon)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and sync issues
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty options (too easy/too hard)
- 🌍 No support for non-English languages
- 🕹️ Tap-to-move controls can be inconvenient

**Reported bugs**

- Saved game data not syncing properly across devices
- Crashes and freezes during boss battles

**Requested features**

- Virtual joystick for movement
- More difficulty settings
- Support for additional languages (e.g. Spanish, French, German)
- New game+ mode or post-game content


### DREDGE+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge-plus/id6753196416)

Embark on a sinister fishing adventure across a remote archipelago. Sell your catch, dredge for secrets, and upgrade your boat to explore new lands. Beware of what lurks in the dark as you unravel mysteries and survive the night.

**Highlights:** Explore a remote archipelago, Sell fish and upgrade your boat, Dredge the depths for secrets, Unravel island mysteries, Survive the darkness, Includes all DLC content

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FANTASIAN free?

FANTASIAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DREDGE+ free?

DREDGE+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FANTASIAN or DREDGE+?

DREDGE+ is rated higher. FANTASIAN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while DREDGE+ averages 4.8 from 413 ratings.

### Do FANTASIAN or DREDGE+ have ads?

Neither FANTASIAN nor DREDGE+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FANTASIAN or DREDGE+?

FANTASIAN ships an update fortnightly, and DREDGE+ every 9 days. Most recently, FANTASIAN was updated on October 21, 2026 and DREDGE+ on October 28, 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.*