# DungeonSquad vs Ex Astris

The clearest difference is price: DungeonSquad at $1.99 against Ex Astris's $9.99. DungeonSquad also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Ex Astris's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

DungeonSquad costs $1.99 and Ex Astris $9.99 up front. DungeonSquad sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Ex Astris asks for nothing beyond the download.

DungeonSquad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 610 and 267 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of DungeonSquad's written reviews are positive against 66% of Ex Astris's.

DungeonSquad ships an update every 8 days, Ex Astris every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DungeonSquad | Ex Astris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeonsquad/id1642733080/reviews)** | [4.4 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-astris/id6470642337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 267 |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | #141 |
| Size | 275 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GameCoaster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195035356) | [GRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701568466) |

## What reviewers say

### DungeonSquad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeonsquad/id1642733080)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Paid · Role Playing, #97 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Lead a solo mission into an enemy-controlled planet to defeat invading heroes. Summon monsters using fallen foes' equipment and harness the power of Dark Gods to overcome colossal enemy forces. Rebuild the Abyss to grow stronger in this roguelike adventure.

**Highlights:** Summon monsters from defeated heroes, Equip monsters with fallen sacrifices' gear, Harness Dark God blessings, Rebuild the Abyss for power, Roguelike gameplay with random choices, Over 100 unique skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season 3 Battle Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Beholder | $2.99 | one-time |
| Time Flow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Autonomy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Uniform Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mecha Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Neo Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nurse Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Temperament | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Corrupted Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Resource Storage | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Prisoner Codex | $6.99 | one-time |
| Character Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Monster Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great art and pixel design
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay loop
- 🔝 High quality game
- 🤑 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lack of explanations/tutorials
- 🕰️ Excessive grinding
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🍼 Overly sexualized art style

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on title screen
- Incorrect display of equipment icons
- Saves lost after updates
- Language change causes crashes

**Requested features**

- Better tutorial and in-game encyclopedia
- Ability to save/load character builds
- More language support (e.g. Chinese)
- Cross-platform cloud save


### Ex Astris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-astris/id6470642337)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an interstellar adventure as an investigator on a tidally locked planet. Explore diverse landscapes, engage in strategic turn-based combat with a unique maneuver system, and uncover the planet's mysteries with a team of companions.

**Highlights:** 3D Sci-Fi Adventure RPG, Semi-real-time, turn-based combat, Innovative Obscuran Maneuver system, World exploration on a tidally locked planet, Assemble and empower a team of companions, Crafting and puzzle-solving

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless combat system
- 🎨 Breathtaking graphics and art style
- 💰 Great value for a one-time purchase
- 🌟 Captivating story and world-building
- 🎮 Engaging turn-based gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Inconsistent audio/sound issues
- 📜 Unclear story and lore explanations
- 🕹️ Lack of controller support
- 🌐 Requires internet connection to play
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at startup for some users
- Second fight cannot be progressed through
- Ziplines outside trade center are bugged
- Dialogue text pacing issues

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve story explanations and lore
- Implement offline play mode
- Add English voice-over option
- Provide more in-depth tutorial for combat


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DungeonSquad free?

DungeonSquad costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ex Astris free?

Ex Astris costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DungeonSquad or Ex Astris?

DungeonSquad is rated higher. DungeonSquad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Ex Astris averages 4.4 from 267 ratings.

### Do DungeonSquad or Ex Astris have ads?

Neither DungeonSquad nor Ex Astris shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DungeonSquad or Ex Astris?

DungeonSquad ships an update every 8 days, and Ex Astris every 3 weeks. Most recently, DungeonSquad was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ex Astris on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DungeonSquad or Ex Astris?

DungeonSquad currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Ex Astris at #141. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*