# Kaiju Attack vs Dungeons of Aether

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dungeons of Aether at every 8 days against Kaiju Attack's every 5 months. Dungeons of Aether also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Kaiju Attack's advantage is ratings volume (445 vs 28) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Kaiju Attack costs $2.99 and Dungeons of Aether $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Kaiju Attack against 4.8 for Dungeons of Aether. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kaiju Attack has 445 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Kaiju Attack's written reviews are positive against 93% of Dungeons of Aether's.

Kaiju Attack ships an update every 5 months, Dungeons of Aether every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kaiju Attack | Dungeons of Aether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaiju-attack/id1601667026/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeons-of-aether/id6448353046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **445** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #189 | **#182** |
| Size | 103 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) | [Dan Fornace](https://appshunter.io/developer/452197051) |

## What reviewers say

### Kaiju Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaiju-attack/id1601667026)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Lead a united force as commander to defeat monstrous Kaiju threatening the world. Engage in strategic puzzle-based combat, unlock powerful secret weapons, and save eight countries to gain their unique abilities.

**Highlights:** Strategy game with puzzle elements, Save eight countries and unlock abilities, Unlock eight secret weapons, Challenge ten Kaiju, Unlock Kaiju Gallery

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clever and unique gameplay
- 🕹️ Satisfying merging mechanics
- 💎 Good value for money
- 🎨 Charming retro aesthetics
- 🕰️ Engaging time-killer game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear tutorial/onboarding
- ⏱️ Slow pacing and animations
- 🔀 Randomness can feel unfair
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More enemy/monster variety
- Additional game modes or challenges
- Ability to speed up animations
- More detailed progression system


### Dungeons of Aether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeons-of-aether/id6448353046)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a challenging turn-based dungeon crawler where strategic dice drafting determines your fate. Explore diverse biomes, uncover journal entries, and master unique hero skills in a quest for treasure or an early demise.

**Highlights:** Turn-based dice drafting combat, Four unique heroes with special skills, Story mode with steampunk town exploration, Multiple dungeon biomes, Challenge dungeons for roguelike difficulty, Collectible journal entries

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kaiju Attack free?

Kaiju Attack costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dungeons of Aether free?

Dungeons of Aether costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kaiju Attack or Dungeons of Aether?

Dungeons of Aether is rated higher. Kaiju Attack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 445 ratings, while Dungeons of Aether averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Kaiju Attack or Dungeons of Aether have ads?

Neither Kaiju Attack nor Dungeons of Aether shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kaiju Attack or Dungeons of Aether?

Kaiju Attack ships an update every 5 months, and Dungeons of Aether every 8 days. Most recently, Kaiju Attack was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dungeons of Aether on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Kaiju Attack or Dungeons of Aether?

Kaiju Attack currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and Dungeons of Aether at #182. 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.*