# Into the Breach vs Wildfrost

The clearest difference is rating: Into the Breach at 4.8 against Wildfrost's 4.1. Into the Breach also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 66%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 507). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Into the Breach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month and Wildfrost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Into the Breach holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Into the Breach has 5.6K ratings behind it against 507, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Into the Breach's written reviews are positive against 66% of Wildfrost's.

Into the Breach ships an update every 2 months, Wildfrost monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Into the Breach | Wildfrost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-breach/id1616542180/reviews)** | [4.1 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfrost/id6462882621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 507 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 570 MB | 724 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) | [Chucklefish Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163786770) |

## What reviewers say

### Into the Breach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-breach/id1616542180)

Lead a squad of mechs and pilots to defend humanity from giant alien creatures in this turn-based tactical strategy game. Analyze enemy attacks, build powerful mechs, and strategize to protect cities and save different timelines.

**Highlights:** Defend cities and civilian buildings, Analyze enemy attacks for perfect counters, Build ultimate mechs with new weapons and pilots, Send help back through time after defeat, Advanced edition content with new upgrades

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent mobile port
- 👍 Great strategy gameplay
- 🎮 Seamless touch controls
- 🎨 Charming pixel art style
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires Netflix subscription
- 🔋 Disables external audio
- 📱 Small UI elements on phones
- 🔑 No offline play
- 💾 No cloud save sync

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on final island
- Inability to select certain tiles
- Inconsistent advanced content unlocking

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase game outright
- Ability to listen to own music/podcasts
- Cloud save sync between devices
- Offline play mode


### Wildfrost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfrost/id6462882621)

Embark on a tactical roguelike deckbuilder adventure where you build a deck of card companions and elemental items to banish an eternal winter. Explore endless replayability with daily runs, challenges, and a dynamic counter system. Develop your hub town and unlock new content between runs.

**Highlights:** Build a deck with over 160 cards, Endless replayability with daily runs, Recruit card companions and elemental items, Master a dynamic counter system, Expand and develop the hub town, Unlock new cards and customization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wildfrost Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless replayability
- 👍 Unique and charming design
- 🎨 Gorgeous art and animations
- 🎶 Fitting and amazing music
- 🤯 Incredible depth and complexity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and save data loss issues
- 👀 Tiny text and UI elements
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤕 Overly punishing difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing on launch
- Progress reset after device switch
- Tutorial stages not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Cloud save sync across devices
- Option to increase font size
- More content and faction updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Into the Breach free?

Into the Breach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wildfrost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Into the Breach or Wildfrost?

Into the Breach is rated higher. Into the Breach averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Wildfrost averages 4.1 from 507 ratings.

### Do Into the Breach or Wildfrost have ads?

Neither Into the Breach nor Wildfrost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Into the Breach or Wildfrost?

Into the Breach ships an update every 2 months, and Wildfrost monthly. Most recently, Into the Breach was updated on September 24, 2026 and Wildfrost on September 25, 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.*