# Dungeon Slasher vs Phantom Tower

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dungeon Slasher at every 4 days against Phantom Tower's every 10 days. Dungeon Slasher also leads on chart position (#102 vs unranked) and ratings volume (468 vs 123). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dungeon Slasher sells 150 one-off in-app purchases and Phantom Tower sells 7 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 — 4.6 for Dungeon Slasher against 4.6 for Phantom Tower. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 468 and 123 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Dungeon Slasher's written reviews are positive against 71% of Phantom Tower's.

Dungeon Slasher ships an update every 4 days, Phantom Tower every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dungeon Slasher | Phantom Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (468 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-slasher-action-rpg/id1620305888/reviews)** | [4.6 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **468** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 664 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [gihyeon lim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620305890) | [Horien Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812660391) |

## What reviewers say

### Dungeon Slasher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-slasher-action-rpg/id1620305888)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · Adventure, #167 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced, side-scrolling roguelike combat. Combine unique skills and relics to create diverse character builds with each playthrough. Master distinct heroes and weapons to conquer challenging stages and formidable bosses.

**Highlights:** Combine skills and relics for unique builds, Fast 2D pixel art combat, Collect and upgrade unique heroes, Master challenging stages and bosses, Customize heroes with pets and costumes, Side-scrolling roguelike gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (150)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Knight Growth Pack | $0.89 | one-time |
| Beginner Package I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Greed Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Knight Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| 300 Gem | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sealed Lesser Crystal Skull | $1.99 | one-time |
| Green Tube Pouch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Preparation Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Chip Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3rd anniversary thanks pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| gem 300 x 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Slime Settlement Pass Soulstone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Slime Settlement Pass Gem | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ban Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Berserker Settlement Pass Soulstone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Berserker Settlement Pass Gem | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dragonian Weapon Mission Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boss Event Ban Package 2606 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Inquisitor Soulstone Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Inquisitor Gem Settlement Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package II | $3.99 | one-time |
| HighRoller Settlement Pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Doppelganger Settlement Pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Doppelganger Settlement Pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bjorn Yandel Settle Pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Explorer’s Magic Stone Pouch | $3.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Soulstone Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Green Tube Pouch | $3.99 | one-time |
| Soul Eater Settlement Pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ronin Settlement pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Soul Eater Settlement Pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Swamp Witch Kelsey Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Summoner Settlement pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 3rd Ticket + Bonus 500Gem | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pouch | $3.99 | one-time |
| Slayer Settlement pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dragonian Settlement Pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dragonian Settlement Pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Werewolf Settlement pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Summoner Settlement pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pail Gem Chunk | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Settlement pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Settlement pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shaman Settlement Pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shaman Settlement Pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ronin Settlement pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Predator settlement pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Songpyeon Pouch | $3.99 | one-time |
| songpyeon 500 + Bonus gem 500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fighter Settlement pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fighter Settlement pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gunslinger Settlement pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Settlement pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Settlement pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assassin Settlement pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Slayer Settlement pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assassin Settlement pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Guardian settlement pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Guardian settlement pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gunslinger Settlement pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Knight Settlement pass I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Knight Settlement pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mage Settlement pass II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Summon Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2024 Female Knight Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2025 blue lucky bag package | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gem | $6.99 | one-time |
| Dragonian Skin Mission Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Benedict Special Mission | $6.99 | one-time |
| gem 1000 x 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Wizard Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Slayer Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fighter Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gunslinger Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Knight Weapon Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Werewolf Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ronin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Summoner Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fighter's Boss Token Pouch | $7.99 | one-time |
| White Ticket Sack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special skin exchange card | $7.99 | one-time |
| White Ticket Pouch | $7.99 | one-time |
| Slayer Weapon Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| 신사의 젬 더미 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Score 2,500,000 + 1,200 Gem | $7.99 | one-time |
| White Songpyeon Pouch | $7.99 | one-time |
| songpyeon 1200, Bonus gem 1200 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package III | $7.99 | one-time |
| Assassin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Assassin Mission Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ronin Mission Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Dragonian Mission Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Summoner Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Assassin Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mage Spellbook Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Slime Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Berserker Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero's Descent Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Inquisitor Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| HighRoller Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summoner Skin Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Doppelganger Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barbarian Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summer Slayer Character Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Guardian character pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| character exchange ticket | $10.99 | one-time |
| Souleater Character Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Fighter Character Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Dragonian Character Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Monster Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Shaman Character Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Predator character pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Reinforce Package I | $11.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Gem Bundle | $13.49 | one-time |
| Slime Challenge Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Berserker Challenge Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mercenary Challenge Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Inquisitor Challenge Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Shining Magic Stone Box | $14.99 | one-time |
| Score 5,500,000 + 3,000 Gems | $15.99 | one-time |
| Santa's Gem Heap | $15.99 | one-time |
| songpyeon 3000, Bonus gem 3000 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Pass Skin Exchange Ticket | $17.99 | one-time |
| Summoner Skin Challenge Pass | $17.99 | one-time |
| Doppelganger Challenge Pass | $17.99 | one-time |
| Barbarian Challenge Pass | $17.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Challenge Pass | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gem | $19.99 | one-time |
| Soul Eater Challenge Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dragonian challenge Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monster Challenge Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shaman Challenge Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Guardian challenge pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| gem 3000 x 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hero Challenge Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Assassin Amelia Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3rd anniversary thanks pack 2 | $25.99 | one-time |
| Character Master Package | $26.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Gem Bag | $26.99 | one-time |
| The Hero's Radiant Memory Package | $34.99 | one-time |
| Master Mercenary Package | $44.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gem | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and fun gameplay mechanics
- ⚔️ Challenging and strategic combat system
- 🎨 High-quality graphics for a mobile game
- 💰 Free-to-play with optional ads
- 🏆 Rewarding progression and grinding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent game crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Touch-screen only controls feel awkward
- 💸 High microtransaction prices
- 🔄 Persistent update loop bug
- ⏳ Excessive grinding required for characters

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck in update loop despite being updated
- Loading screen freezes and hangs
- Crashes when attempting to watch ads for rewards
- Crashes during gameplay and dungeon runs
- Server maintenance messages blocking access

**Requested features**

- Controller support (Backbone, external controllers)
- Offline play mode
- Improved skill tree UI and intuitiveness
- Console or handheld port
- Better character balance across all classes


### Phantom Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425)

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure within a mysterious tower. Battle creatures, collect resources to craft gear, and unlock powerful abilities to ascend 100 floors. Every playthrough offers a new experience as you strive to conquer the unknown.

**Highlights:** Action roguelike gameplay, RPG elements, Elemental combat system, Crafting weapons and armor, Unlockable glyphs, 100-floor tower ascent

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Archer Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mage Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 💎 Satisfying combat and progression
- 🎨 Clean and polished visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content required to access full game
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Enemies spawning outside of room
- UI text readability issues

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Ability to choose starting class
- Teleport to boss room option
- Gear unequip functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dungeon Slasher free?

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

### Is Phantom Tower free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dungeon Slasher or Phantom Tower?

Dungeon Slasher is rated higher. Dungeon Slasher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 468 ratings, while Phantom Tower averages 4.6 from 123 ratings.

### Do Dungeon Slasher or Phantom Tower have ads?

Both Dungeon Slasher and Phantom Tower show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dungeon Slasher or Phantom Tower?

Dungeon Slasher ships an update every 4 days, and Phantom Tower every 10 days. Most recently, Dungeon Slasher was updated on October 30, 2026 and Phantom Tower on October 24, 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.*