# Paper Dungeon vs Spooky Pixel Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Spooky Pixel Hero at 4.6 against Paper Dungeon's 3.0. Spooky Pixel Hero also leads on ratings volume (171 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Paper Dungeon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spooky Pixel Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paper Dungeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spooky Pixel Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spooky Pixel Hero has 171 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Dungeon | Spooky Pixel Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-dungeon/id1553358063/reviews) | **[4.6 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spooky-pixel-hero/id6504471206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **171** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Grzegorz Dziembowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/595181211) | [Darius Immanuel Guerrero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090694564) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-dungeon/id1553358063)

Embark on a push-your-luck RPG adventure where you roll dice, plan your moves, and battle monsters and traps. Collect items and manage your hero's HP and Stamina to conquer 30 levels in campaign mode or practice in a unique One Room Dungeon.

**Highlights:** Push-your-luck dice rolling gameplay, 30-level campaign mode, One Room Dungeon for practice, Monster battles and trap avoidance, Item collection for hero survival, Detailed level statistics

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spooky Pixel Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spooky-pixel-hero/id6504471206)

Embark on a chilling retro platformer adventure as a game developer tasked with repairing a mysterious 1976 game. Navigate 120 challenging levels filled with traps and puzzles, uncovering a dark narrative with pixelated spirits and Lovecraftian horrors. Experience nostalgic 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art with a terrifying twist.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel art graphics, 120 challenging platformer levels, Mind-bending puzzles and traps, Haunting narrative and story, Pixelated spirits and horrors, Nostalgic 70s/80s gaming aesthetic

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 👍 Unique story and atmosphere
- 🎨 Excellent pixel art and retro style
- 💡 Interesting lore and backstory
- 🎮 Challenging yet fun platforming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sensitive controls
- 🔍 Difficulty level can be frustrating
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Level 57 reported as broken and unbeatable
- Occasional glitches and misplaced sprites

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Ability to resume from last checkpoint after death
- Smaller control buttons for better touch accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper Dungeon free?

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

### Is Spooky Pixel Hero free?

Spooky Pixel Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paper Dungeon or Spooky Pixel Hero?

Spooky Pixel Hero is rated higher. Paper Dungeon averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Spooky Pixel Hero averages 4.6 from 171 ratings.

### Do Paper Dungeon or Spooky Pixel Hero have ads?

Spooky Pixel Hero shows ads; Paper Dungeon does not.

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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.*