# Dawncaster vs Wickbound

The clearest difference is price: Wickbound at Free against Dawncaster's $4.99. Wickbound also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Dawncaster's advantage is ratings volume (924 vs 1) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Wickbound is free to download; Dawncaster costs $4.99 up front. Dawncaster sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Wickbound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wickbound holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dawncaster has 924 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Dawncaster's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wickbound's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dawncaster | Wickbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (924 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawncaster-deckbuilding-rpg/id1555459868/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wickbound-deckbuilder-rogue/id6804251719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **924** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rick van der Wal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534294329) | [Green Delta Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780119827) |

## What reviewers say

### Dawncaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawncaster-deckbuilding-rpg/id1555459868)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Card, #10 Top Paid · Role Playing, #122 Top Paid · Games, #195 Top Paid (US App Store)

Embark on a tactical deck-building adventure with over 900 illustrated cards. Explore a mysterious world, master unique class abilities, and forge your own path through a rich narrative. Enjoy a complete premium experience with no ads or microtransactions.

**Highlights:** Over 900 hand-illustrated cards, Unique class abilities, Innovative energy system, Richly illustrated world, Randomized encounters, Unlockable content

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vaul of the Void Promo Pack | Free | one-time |
| Synthesis Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinitum Support Banner | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eclypse Supporter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy the devs a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tribes of Twilight | $4.99 | one-time |
| Death of Divinity | $4.99 | one-time |
| Masks of Misery | $4.99 | one-time |
| Siege of Shadows | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawncaster Origins Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nexus of Nightmares | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infernal Invasions | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dawncaster Mega Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Constant updates
- 🔥 Addictive gameplay loop
- 🔍 Discovering new secrets
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🎨 Beautiful art and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Steep learning curve
- 🔁 Repetitive enemy and boss encounters
- 🕰️ Slow progression and unlock system
- 🔧 Unbalanced difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after certain card interactions
- Incorrect card behavior or descriptions
- Progression loss after updates
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Endless or challenge mode
- More language support (e.g. Chinese, Spanish, Russian)
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Ability to toggle DLC content on/off
- Checkpoints or save states during runs


### Wickbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wickbound-deckbuilder-rogue/id6804251719)

A premium roguelike deckbuilder designed for one-handed play and short sessions. Build your deck, outlast the storm, and keep the light burning. Offers a full game unlock with a single purchase and offline play.

**Highlights:** One-handed portrait mode gameplay, Short 5-10 minute runs, Kill-safe save system, 76 cards across three types, 40 unique relics, Three acts with 18 enemies, Daily seeded runs with leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wickbound — Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dawncaster free?

Dawncaster costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Wickbound free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dawncaster or Wickbound?

Wickbound is rated higher. Dawncaster averages 4.7 out of 5 from 924 ratings, while Wickbound averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dawncaster or Wickbound have ads?

Neither Dawncaster nor Wickbound shows ads.

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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.*