# 9th Dawn III vs Duskfall

The clearest difference is price: Duskfall at Free against 9th Dawn III's $9.99. Duskfall also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 105). 9th Dawn III's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Duskfall is free to download; 9th Dawn III costs $9.99 up front. Duskfall sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. 9th Dawn III asks for nothing beyond the download.

Duskfall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.6K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of 9th Dawn III's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

9th Dawn III ships an update every 3 days, Duskfall every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9th Dawn III | Duskfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9th-dawn-iii/id1528353612/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 105 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 578 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Valorware LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076717688) | [Viktor Domonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492040230) |

## What reviewers say

### 9th Dawn III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9th-dawn-iii/id1528353612)

Embark on a vast 2D open-world adventure as a chosen hero investigating mysterious events. Explore diverse landscapes, battle over 270 monsters, and uncover ancient secrets to save the land. Customize your character, recruit allies, and engage in numerous side activities.

**Highlights:** Huge seamless open world exploration, Over 270 unique monsters to battle, Extensive item collection (1400+ items), Character customization and leveling, Monster recruitment and training, Weapon and armor customization, In-game card game and fishing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Massive open-world with extensive exploration
- 🎯 Deep RPG mechanics and character customization
- 🛠️ Rich crafting system (smithing, cooking, enchanting, etc.)
- 🎴 Integrated card game mini-game
- 🐾 Pet/creature taming and battling system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Poor navigation and confusing map UI
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs and crashes
- ❌ Lack of post-purchase support and updates
- ⚖️ Unbalanced difficulty curve
- 🧙 Overpowered magic/healing abilities

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental NPC interaction causing permanent price increases
- Auto-save issues when force-quitting
- Audio not working on some devices
- Game crashes on iPad
- Controls not responsive on Backbone controller

**Requested features**

- iCloud save synchronization across devices
- Cloud save support for device transfers
- Chinese language localization
- Confirmation dialogs for permanent actions
- Multiple save file slots


### Duskfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

**Highlights:** Turn-based dungeon crawling, Strategic combat system, Fantasy world exploration, Hero customization and upgrades, Crafting and enchantment, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duskfall Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasons Tier 2 Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| 600 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1300 gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3000 gems | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| 7000 gems | $35.99 | one-time |
| 16000 gems | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great retro experience
- 🚀 Satisfying RPG/dungeon crawler
- 💡 Customizable character
- 👍 Good basic fun
- 👍 Impressive and interesting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sudden difficulty spike
- 🔒 Inventory paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable updates
- 🐛 Inventory management issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of hints

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing after purchases
- Doors/gates relocking after progress
- Clues not saved in quest log

**Requested features**

- More in-game purchase options
- More skill optimization
- Hint feature or help for stuck players
- Ability to see companion classes
- Ability to customize companions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9th Dawn III free?

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

### Is Duskfall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 9th Dawn III or Duskfall?

Duskfall is rated higher. 9th Dawn III averages 4.5 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do 9th Dawn III or Duskfall have ads?

Duskfall shows ads; 9th Dawn III does not.

### Which is updated more often, 9th Dawn III or Duskfall?

9th Dawn III ships an update every 3 days, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, 9th Dawn III was updated on October 24, 2026 and Duskfall on October 24, 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.*