# Dead Cells+ vs Vampire Survivors+

The clearest difference is rating: Dead Cells+ at 4.9 against Vampire Survivors+'s 4.4. Dead Cells+ also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 65%) and ratings volume (14K vs 557). Vampire Survivors+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dead Cells+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells+ has 14K ratings behind it against 557, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Dead Cells+'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Vampire Survivors+'s.

Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, Vampire Survivors+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Cells+ | Vampire Survivors+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells-plus/id1626984813/reviews)** | [4.4 (557 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors-plus/id6478975337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 557 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 996 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Poncle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655125278) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Cells+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells-plus/id1626984813)

Embark on a challenging 2D action platformer adventure as a failed alchemic experiment. Explore a dynamic, interconnected world, master combat, and unlock new paths with each playthrough. This version includes extensive DLC content with new storylines, biomes, enemies, weapons, and bosses.

**Highlights:** Roguevania exploration, Frantic 2D combat, Nonlinear progression, Daily leaderboards, Return to Castlevania DLC, The Bad Seed DLC, Fatal Falls DLC

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art
- 🔍 Engaging exploration
- 💡 Helpful accessibility options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional audio issues
- 🔋 Performance drops on some devices
- 🤔 Lack of cloud save sync across devices
- 🕹️ Touchscreen controls can be finicky

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes during boss battles
- Map not updating properly after teleporting
- Controller buttons not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to listen to own music/podcasts while playing
- More customization options for button layout
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- Improved save/progress sync across devices


### Vampire Survivors+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors-plus/id6478975337)

Engage in a gothic horror survival RPG where you battle hordes of monsters. Make strategic choices to overcome overwhelming odds and gather gold for permanent upgrades. Survive as long as possible in this rogue-lite experience.

**Highlights:** Mow down thousands of night creatures, Rogue-lite elements with permanent upgrades, Gothic horror casual gameplay, Bullet hell combat, Includes Legacy of the Moonspell and Tides of the Foscari DLC

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and enjoyable art style
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Smooth controls and intuitive mechanics
- 💎 Tons of content and unlockables

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Progress loss when app is suspended
- 🔍 Lack of clear objectives and direction
- 🎮 Touch controls not as precise as controller

**Reported bugs**

- Eudonium M level getting stuck in loading loop
- Santa Water item not functioning as expected
- Graphical issues and visual effects overload in late game

**Requested features**

- Mid-game save and resume functionality
- Support for Apple TV and controllers
- Addition of all DLC content from other platforms
- Improved performance and stability for late-game runs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Cells+ free?

Dead Cells+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vampire Survivors+ free?

Vampire Survivors+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dead Cells+ or Vampire Survivors+?

Dead Cells+ is rated higher. Dead Cells+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Vampire Survivors+ averages 4.4 from 557 ratings.

### Do Dead Cells+ or Vampire Survivors+ have ads?

Neither Dead Cells+ nor Vampire Survivors+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Cells+ or Vampire Survivors+?

Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, and Vampire Survivors+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dead Cells+ was updated on October 28, 2026 and Vampire Survivors+ 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.*