# Dungeon Fame vs Watcher Chronicles

The clearest difference is rating: Watcher Chronicles at 4.3 against Dungeon Fame's 3.2. Watcher Chronicles also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 25%) and ads (none vs shown). Dungeon Fame's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dungeon Fame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Watcher Chronicles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Watcher Chronicles holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watcher Chronicles has 256 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Dungeon Fame's written reviews are positive against 64% of Watcher Chronicles's.

Dungeon Fame ships an update monthly, Watcher Chronicles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dungeon Fame | Watcher Chronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-fame/id1526083729/reviews) | **[4.3 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcher-chronicles/id1592020891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **256** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 964 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Secret Castle Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508077951) | [Third Sphere Game Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592020893) |

## What reviewers say

### Dungeon Fame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-fame/id1526083729)

Embark on a real-time multiplayer action RPG adventure, exploring randomly generated dungeons with a group of adventurers. Customize your character, discover unique weapon combos, and cast spells to survive treacherous quests. Beware of other players who may hinder your progress.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer dungeon exploration, Randomly generated dungeons, Classless character customization, Unique weapon combos, Spell casting system, Equipment and item discovery

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10000 Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |


### Watcher Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcher-chronicles/id1592020891)

Embark on a challenging 2D souls-like ARPG adventure through a purgatorial realm. Battle over 20 bosses, explore interconnected areas, and master fast-paced, skill-based combat. Upgrade your hero with diverse weapons and magic, and enjoy local co-op multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Challenging souls-like combat, Large interconnected world exploration, Local co-op multiplayer, Powerful magic spells, Diverse weapon types, Robust RPG system, Over 20 relentless bosses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watcher Chronicles Full Game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent 2D souls-like gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and graphics
- ⚔️ Challenging but fair combat system
- 💰 Good value for $8 price point
- 🏆 Well-designed bosses and enemy variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Clunky and non-customizable touch controls
- ⏱️ Noticeable input delay between actions
- 🗺️ Poor map system and navigation
- 💸 Misleading free-to-play marketing (actually paid demo)
- 📦 Large file size (1.5-2GB) for mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load or crashes on startup
- Arrow marker gets stuck and blocks pause menu
- Touch input registers unintended actions
- Game requires 2GB free storage to function properly
- Healing mechanic unclear or non-functional

**Requested features**

- Customizable touch control placement and size
- Comprehensive in-game tutorial and help menu
- Improved map system with biome divisions
- More weapon attack patterns and combo system
- Parry mechanics that deflect projectiles and reduce posture


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dungeon Fame free?

Dungeon Fame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Watcher Chronicles free?

Watcher Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dungeon Fame or Watcher Chronicles?

Watcher Chronicles is rated higher. Dungeon Fame averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Watcher Chronicles averages 4.3 from 256 ratings.

### Do Dungeon Fame or Watcher Chronicles have ads?

Dungeon Fame shows ads; Watcher Chronicles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dungeon Fame or Watcher Chronicles?

Dungeon Fame ships an update monthly, and Watcher Chronicles every 3 days. Most recently, Dungeon Fame was updated on October 22, 2026 and Watcher Chronicles on October 27, 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.*