# Crashlands 2 vs 9th Dawn Remake

The clearest difference is rating: Crashlands 2 at 4.9 against 9th Dawn Remake's 4.5. Crashlands 2 also leads on ratings volume (921 vs 26) and review sentiment (94% vs 78%). 9th Dawn Remake's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Crashlands 2 costs $9.99 and 9th Dawn Remake $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Crashlands 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crashlands 2 has 921 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Crashlands 2's written reviews are positive against 78% of 9th Dawn Remake's.

Crashlands 2 ships an update weekly, 9th Dawn Remake every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crashlands 2 | 9th Dawn Remake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (921 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331/reviews)** | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9th-dawn-remake/id6737169079/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **921** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **93.6% of reviews** | 78.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #171 |
| Size | 340 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Butterscotch Shenanigans, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555152469) | [Valorware LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076717688) |

## What reviewers say

### Crashlands 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Role Playing, #88 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure as an intergalactic trucker stranded on an alien planet. Explore a dynamic world, craft unique weapons and gadgets, build a home, and befriend its inhabitants and creatures. Uncover the mysteries of the planet and fight to make things right.

**Highlights:** Explore a dynamic alien world, Craft gadgets, elixirs, and weapons, Mix-and-match combat playstyles, Construct and customize a home, Build friendships with alien characters, Raise and train adorable pets, Uncover planet mysteries

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fun and addicting
- 👍 Fantastic, actual game
- 👍 Wonderful improvement on the first game
- 👍 Perfection - Once Again!
- 👍 The best game on the App Store. Full stop.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black screen when entering world

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen when entering world
- Crashes to iPad Home Screen

**Requested features**

- Add a feature that helps with missions, like giving hints
- Add a feature to easily switch between equipment sets


### 9th Dawn Remake

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

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Role Playing (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 Crashlands 2 free?

Crashlands 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 9th Dawn Remake free?

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

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

Crashlands 2 is rated higher. Crashlands 2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 921 ratings, while 9th Dawn Remake averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do Crashlands 2 or 9th Dawn Remake have ads?

Neither Crashlands 2 nor 9th Dawn Remake shows ads.

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

Crashlands 2 ships an update weekly, and 9th Dawn Remake every 2 days. Most recently, Crashlands 2 was updated on September 28, 2026 and 9th Dawn Remake on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Crashlands 2 or 9th Dawn Remake?

Crashlands 2 currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and 9th Dawn Remake at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*