Comparison

Dead Cells+ vs FINAL FANTASY+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Dead Cells+

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
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Play as a failed alchemic experiment and explore the sprawling, ever-changing castle to find out what happened on this gloomy island…! That is, assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers. Dead Cells+ is a roguevania action platformer that will require you to master frantic 2D combat with a wide variety of weapons and skills against merciless minions and boss. The indie hit Dead Cells+ is now slaying foes on Apple Arcade! Main Features • ONLY ON APPLE ARCADE - New daily leaderboards : Test your skills against players all over the world! • Roguevania: The progressive exploration of an interconnected world, with the replayability of a rogue-lite and the adrenaline pumping threat of permadeath • Frantic and Dynamic 2D Action: Learn your enemies’ patterns to stay alive, or prepare to be sent back to your cell before you can say “baguette” • Nonlinear Progression: Unlock new levels with every death, opt for the path that suits your current build, your playstyle or just your mood. Surely, the ramparts can’t be as bad the sewers, right? • Play at your own pace: Will you explore every nook and cranny of the castle, or rush to the end? [THIS VERSION ALSO INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONTENT] *Latest updates are available: Clean Cut & The End is Near* RETURN TO CASTLEVANIA DLC • New storyline - overcome the Ruler of Darkness alongside Alucard and Richter Belmont, • 2 new biomes - Explore Dracula's Castle and its outskirts • 9 new monsters - Werewolves, haunted armors, and medusas are waiting for you • 14 new weapons - wield the Vampire Killer or the Holy Water to defeat creatures of the night, • 3 new bosses - go fangs to fangs against Death and Dracula himself • 20 new outfits - dress as your favorite Castlevania characters such as Simon and Richter Belmont or Alucard • Alternative soundtracks - play along 51 Castlevania original tracks and 12 tunes reimagined in the style of Dead Cells THE BAD SEED DLC You reap what you sow • New levels to lose your head in: the not-so-peaceful Dilapidated Arboretum and the noxious Morass of the Banished • New monsters to rip to pieces: get to know the locals, such as the Jerkshroom and the Yeeter • New weapons to play with: trim sticking out heads with the Scythe Claw, or make them dance to the sound of the Rhythm n' Bouzouki • New boss to fight against: Mama Tick is dying to meet you FATAL FALLS DLC Ready for a leap of faith? • 3 new biomes - Get some fresh air at the Fractured Shrines, splash around at the Undying Shores and take a picture at the Mausoleum • 8 new monsters - The Cold Blooded Guardians and their friends would love to teach you about their culture. ... Wait, aren't those relatives of yours in the Undying Shores...? • 7 new weapons - lil' Serenade is perfect for breaking the ice with the locals, although the Snake Fangs would make for a perfect souvenir... • 1 new boss - The Scarecrow is very proud of his gardening skills and won't hesitate to show off QUEEN AND THE SEA DLC Take it to the sea! • 2 new biomes - Battle your way through a rotten shipwreck, or scale a burning lighthouse and confront your deadliest foe yet. • 9 new weapons, including a throwable shark, a trident and a pirate hook hand (eyepatch not included). • 2 new bosses - Don't lose your head before you meet the Queen! This DLC also gives you the usual extras: - A not-so-cute pet. - Loads of new outfits. - New enemies to bash. Carefully redesigned for Apple Arcade with a revamped interface • Two game modes available: Original & Auto-Hit • Custom controls & More touch controls options available: Change the buttons’ position and size to your liking, swipe to dodge… • MFi external controller support • Game Center achievements If you run into a problem, please contact us at support@playdigious.mail.helpshift.com u with as much information as possible on the issue.

About

FINAL FANTASY+

Embark on a journey to restore power to the Crystals and save the world in this remodeled 2D version of the original classic RPG. Experience a timeless story with charming retro graphics, updated visuals, and improved gameplay features.

Highlights
  • Remodeled 2D pixel graphics
  • Rearranged and original soundtrack options
  • Modernized UI and auto-battle
  • Gamepad support
  • Font selection
  • Boost features (no random encounters, XP multipliers)
  • Supplemental extras (bestiary, gallery, music player)
Features
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A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play. Earth, fire, water, wind... The light that once shone within the four Crystals was lost. Darkness covered the land, until the only hope for humanity rested in legends past. Become the Warriors of Light and embark on your own journey to restore power to the Crystals and save the world. Switch between classes to improve your characters. Traverse the wide world with your airship and other vessels. Return to the game that started it all. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ■ Beautifully revived with new graphics and sound! ・Universally updated 2D pixel graphics, including the iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator. ・Beautifully rearranged soundtrack in a faithful FINAL FANTASY style, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu. ■Improved gameplay! ・Including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more. ・Also supports game pad controls, making it possible to play using a dedicated gamepad UI when connecting a gamepad to your device. ・Switch the soundtrack between the rearranged version, created for the pixel remaster, or the original version, capturing the sound of the original game. ・Now possible to switch between different fonts, including the default font and a pixel-based font based on the atmosphere of the original game. ・Additional boost features to expand gameplay options, including switching off random encounters and adjusting experience gained multipliers between 0 and 4. ・Dive into the world of the game with supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player. *This remaster is based on the original "FINAL FANTASY" game released in 1987. Features and/or content may differ from previously rereleased versions of the game. [OS Compatibility] iOS 13.0 or higher [Applicable Devices] iPhone 6s, iPod touch (7th generation), iPad (5th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4 and higher

Screenshots

Dead Cells+4 screens
FINAL FANTASY+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dead Cells+ at 4.9 against FINAL FANTASY+'s 4.2. Dead Cells+ also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (90% vs 60%). FINAL FANTASY+'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dead Cells+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells+ has 14K ratings behind it against 185, 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 60% of FINAL FANTASY+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, FINAL FANTASY+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dead Cells+ versus FINAL FANTASY+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDead Cells+FINAL FANTASY+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14K ratings) — better4.2 (185 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better59.6% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better185
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB397 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPlaydigiousSQUARE ENIX

Customer experience

Dead Cells+

All ratings13,598 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews698 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.7%

FINAL FANTASY+

All ratings185 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral14.0%
Negative26.3%

User reviews

Dead Cells+

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

FINAL FANTASY+

From 185 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Perfect app port
  • 👍 Great updates
  • 👍 Retro feel with quality of life improvements
  • 👍 Easy to play in short intervals
  • 👍 Excellent remaster of a classic game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Audio cuts out when switching apps
  • 🐛 Saves not working consistently
  • 🐛 Bugs when acquiring key items or using tents

Bugs and requests

Dead Cells+

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

FINAL FANTASY+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes after Garland fight
  • Game freezes when obtaining ship from pirates
  • Character name input not working
  • Controller support not functioning

Requested features

2 requests
  • Implement autosave without overwriting manual saves
  • Add support for the PSP remastered version's bonus content

In-app purchases

None

Dead Cells+

No in-app purchases

None

FINAL FANTASY+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dead Cells+ free?
Dead Cells+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FINAL FANTASY+ free?
FINAL FANTASY+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dead Cells+ or FINAL FANTASY+?
Dead Cells+ is rated higher. Dead Cells+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while FINAL FANTASY+ averages 4.2 from 185 ratings.
Do Dead Cells+ or FINAL FANTASY+ have ads?
Neither Dead Cells+ nor FINAL FANTASY+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dead Cells+ or FINAL FANTASY+?
Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, and FINAL FANTASY+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dead Cells+ was updated on October 17, 2026 and FINAL FANTASY+ on October 15, 2026.

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