# Dead Cells+ vs Dungeon Clawler+

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dungeon Clawler+ at monthly against Dead Cells+'s every 3 months. Dead Cells+'s advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 79%) and ratings volume (14K vs 2.1K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dead Cells+ against 4.9 for Dungeon Clawler+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells+ has 14K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Dead Cells+'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Dungeon Clawler+'s.

Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, Dungeon Clawler+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Cells+ | Dungeon Clawler+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells-plus/id1626984813/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-clawler-plus/id6752933732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 938 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Stray Fawn Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539018462) |

## 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


### Dungeon Clawler+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-clawler-plus/id6752933732)

Build a unique deck and battle enemies by grabbing weapons and items from a claw machine. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, face epic bosses, and uncover artifacts to reclaim what was lost. Master the claw for strategic dungeon crawling.

**Highlights:** Unique claw machine mechanic for grabbing items, Procedurally generated roguelike dungeons, Innovative deckbuilding strategy, Epic boss battles with special perks, Endless mode for infinite replayability, Multiple difficulty modes, Unique characters with distinct abilities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Cells+ free?

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

### Is Dungeon Clawler+ free?

Dungeon Clawler+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dead Cells+ or Dungeon Clawler+?

Dungeon Clawler+ is rated higher. Dead Cells+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Dungeon Clawler+ averages 4.9 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Dead Cells+ or Dungeon Clawler+ have ads?

Neither Dead Cells+ nor Dungeon Clawler+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Cells+ or Dungeon Clawler+?

Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, and Dungeon Clawler+ monthly. Most recently, Dead Cells+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dungeon Clawler+ on October 28, 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.*