# DungeonSquad vs Skel and Defense

DungeonSquad and Skel and Defense both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of DungeonSquad's written reviews are positive against 48% of Skel and Defense's. DungeonSquad also leads on ratings volume (610 vs 10) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). Skel and Defense's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

DungeonSquad costs $4.99 and Skel and Defense $1.99 up front. DungeonSquad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Skel and Defense sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DungeonSquad against 4.8 for Skel and Defense. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DungeonSquad has 610 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of DungeonSquad's written reviews are positive against 48% of Skel and Defense's.

DungeonSquad ships an update every 8 days, Skel and Defense fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DungeonSquad | Skel and Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeonsquad/id1642733080/reviews)** | [4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skel-and-defense/id6476342802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **610** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 275 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GameCoaster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195035356) | [Buff Studio Co.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828994637) |

## What reviewers say

### DungeonSquad

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

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Paid · Role Playing (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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Flow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Autonomy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Uniform Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Neo Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nurse Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Corrupted Pack | $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


### Skel and Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skel-and-defense/id6476342802)

Build and defend your dungeon against waves of heroes. Strategically place traps and command skeletal warriors to thwart intruders. Explore challenging stages, unlock new abilities, and customize your gameplay with unique perks.

**Highlights:** Strategic trap placement, Command skeletal warriors, Variety of trap rooms, Challenging stages and endless mode, Customizable perks, Skill enhancement and secrets

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin Ticket x1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| Skin Ticket x3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blessing of Experience | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin Ticket x8 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DungeonSquad free?

DungeonSquad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Skel and Defense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DungeonSquad or Skel and Defense?

DungeonSquad is rated higher. DungeonSquad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while Skel and Defense averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do DungeonSquad or Skel and Defense have ads?

Neither DungeonSquad nor Skel and Defense shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DungeonSquad or Skel and Defense?

DungeonSquad ships an update every 8 days, and Skel and Defense fortnightly. Most recently, DungeonSquad was updated on November 12, 2026 and Skel and Defense on November 8, 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.*