# Dead Cells+ vs DREDGE+

The clearest difference is update cadence: DREDGE+ at every 9 days against Dead Cells+'s every 3 months. Dead Cells+'s advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 388) and review sentiment (90% vs 81%). 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 4.8 for DREDGE+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells+ has 14K ratings behind it against 388, 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 81% of DREDGE+'s.

Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, DREDGE+ every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Cells+ | DREDGE+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells-plus/id1626984813/reviews)** | [4.8 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge-plus/id6753196416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 388 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 820 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Black Salt Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756207154) |

## 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


### DREDGE+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge-plus/id6753196416)

Embark on a sinister fishing adventure across a remote archipelago. Sell your catch, dredge for secrets, and upgrade your boat to explore new lands. Beware of what lurks in the dark as you unravel mysteries and survive the night.

**Highlights:** Explore a remote archipelago, Sell fish and upgrade your boat, Dredge the depths for secrets, Unravel island mysteries, Survive the darkness, Includes all DLC content

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, 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 DREDGE+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dead Cells+ or DREDGE+?

Dead Cells+ is rated higher. Dead Cells+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while DREDGE+ averages 4.8 from 388 ratings.

### Do Dead Cells+ or DREDGE+ have ads?

Neither Dead Cells+ nor DREDGE+ shows ads.

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

Dead Cells+ ships an update every 3 months, and DREDGE+ every 9 days. Most recently, Dead Cells+ was updated on October 17, 2026 and DREDGE+ on October 17, 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.*