# For Science! vs Dune

The clearest difference is price: For Science! at Free against Dune's $10.99. For Science! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Dune's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

For Science! is free to download; Dune costs $10.99 up front. Dune sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. For Science! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dune holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dune has 5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of For Science!'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Dune's.

For Science! ships an update every 2 weeks, Dune every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | For Science! | Dune |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $10.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/for-science/id1565887160/reviews) | **[4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-imperium/id1575414319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 53 MB | 804 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Grey Fox Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165207737) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### For Science!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/for-science/id1565887160)

Enhance your board game experience with this companion app. It provides immersive audio, sound effects, and voice acting to bring the game's theme to life. Customize game length and difficulty for a personalized challenge.

**Highlights:** Real-time timer, Thematic music, Sound effects, Voice acting, Customizable difficulty, Adjustable game length

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune-imperium/id1575414319)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Board, #63 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in strategic warfare and political intrigue on the desert planet Arrakis. This award-winning board game adaptation blends deck-building and worker placement mechanics. Compete against AI, other players online, or face unique challenges and rotating game modes.

**Highlights:** Deck-building mechanics, Worker placement strategy, Online multiplayer, Local AI battles, Unique challenges, Rotating Skirmish Mode, Achievement system

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dune: Imperium - Rise of Ix | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dune: Imperium - Immortality | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dune: Imperium - Uprising | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful implementation
- 💪 Challenging AI
- 🕹️ Great digital adaptation of the board game
- 🕰️ Quick gameplay sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Obtrusive DRM
- 🕹️ No local multiplayer/pass-and-play
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔁 Slow reloading when switching between app and game
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing card details

**Reported bugs**

- Intrigue card issues
- Inconsistent login credentials
- Notification problems
- Victory points reset bug

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Pass and play mode
- Ability to choose leaders
- Expand card detail visibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is For Science! free?

For Science! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dune free?

Dune costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, For Science! or Dune?

Dune is rated higher. For Science! averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dune averages 4.9 from 5K ratings.

### Do For Science! or Dune have ads?

Neither For Science! nor Dune shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, For Science! or Dune?

For Science! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dune every 5 days. Most recently, For Science! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dune 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.*