# Dead Cells+ vs FINAL FANTASY+

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.

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 4.2. 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.

Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, FINAL FANTASY+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Cells+ | FINAL FANTASY+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells-plus/id1626984813/reviews)** | [4.2 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-plus/id6504607244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 59.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 397 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) |

## 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


### FINAL FANTASY+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-plus/id6504607244)

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:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 19, 2026 and FINAL FANTASY+ on October 15, 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.*