# Dungeon Ward vs Wizardry Variants Daphne

Dungeon Ward and Wizardry Variants Daphne both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Dungeon Ward's written reviews are positive against 77% of Wizardry Variants Daphne's. Wizardry Variants Daphne's advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dungeon Ward sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Wizardry Variants Daphne sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dungeon Ward against 4.7 for Wizardry Variants Daphne. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wizardry Variants Daphne has 9.6K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Dungeon Ward's written reviews are positive against 77% of Wizardry Variants Daphne's.

Dungeon Ward ships an update fortnightly, Wizardry Variants Daphne weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dungeon Ward | Wizardry Variants Daphne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-ward-dark-offline-rpg/id1606973010/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizardry-variants-daphne/id1663423521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **9.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#59** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Frantisek Liska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606973012) | [Drecom Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440157384) |

## What reviewers say

### Dungeon Ward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-ward-dark-offline-rpg/id1606973010)

Embark on an offline action RPG adventure, exploring dungeons and battling enemies in real-time combat. Build your character with unique classes, skill trees, and loot. Experience procedurally generated dungeons with challenging bosses and traps.

**Highlights:** Offline play, Real-time combat, Character building and skill trees, Procedural dungeons, Questing and boss fights, Multiple unique classes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $10.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Gems | $20.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gems | $37.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🚀 Straightforward gameplay
- 💎 Good character customization
- 🔍 Randomly generated dungeons
- 🎨 Charming retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited content/short playtime
- 🕹️ Clunky movement controls
- 🤖 Lack of enemy variety
- 🎨 Limited character visual customization
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional game crashes
- Progress loss when dying in non-hardcore mode

**Requested features**

- More character classes and gender options
- Expanded dungeon layouts and enemy types
- Additional story content and quests
- Ability to craft and upgrade equipment
- Option to respec character skills


### Wizardry Variants Daphne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizardry-variants-daphne/id1663423521)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Adventure, #117 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #178 Top Free · Adventure, #194 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a perilous journey into a 3D labyrinth, continuing the legacy of classic RPGs. Assemble a party of unique allies, face challenging traps and foes, and uncover a dark story. Experience deep gameplay with intuitive one-handed controls.

**Highlights:** 3D dungeon exploration, Class and race combinations, High difficulty gameplay, Intuitive one-handed controls, Fully-voiced scenario, Renowned creator collaboration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Item Set_AF14 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Adventurer Celebration Set_EG3 | $1.59 | one-time |
| Limited-Time Pack_ED1 | $2.29 | one-time |
| Weekly Item Set_AF15 | $2.29 | one-time |
| Weekly Item Set_AF16 | $2.29 | one-time |
| Limited-Time Game Pass_B1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limited-Time Mission Pass_CF | $4.59 | one-time |
| Limited-Time Game Pass_B2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gem of Erin F | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gem of Erin H | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 🎨 Impressive visuals and art style
- 🎮 Classic dungeon crawler experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and connection issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Unclear mechanics and lack of information

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck at certain points in the dungeon
- Camera and input issues
- Untranslated text
- Unreliable auto-navigation

**Requested features**

- Ability to name own characters
- More enemy and item variety
- Offline mode
- Better explanation of game systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dungeon Ward free?

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

### Is Wizardry Variants Daphne free?

Wizardry Variants Daphne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dungeon Ward or Wizardry Variants Daphne?

Wizardry Variants Daphne is rated higher. Dungeon Ward averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Wizardry Variants Daphne averages 4.7 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do Dungeon Ward or Wizardry Variants Daphne have ads?

Both Dungeon Ward and Wizardry Variants Daphne show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dungeon Ward or Wizardry Variants Daphne?

Dungeon Ward ships an update fortnightly, and Wizardry Variants Daphne weekly. Most recently, Dungeon Ward was updated on November 7, 2026 and Wizardry Variants Daphne on November 9, 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.*