# Dungeon Scroll vs Molecano

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dungeon Scroll at none against Molecano's 1. Dungeon Scroll also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Molecano's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 35 months) and ratings volume (109 vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Molecano sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dungeon Scroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Dungeon Scroll against 4.3 for Molecano. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Molecano has 109 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Dungeon Scroll's written reviews are positive against 85% of Molecano's.

Dungeon Scroll ships an update every 35 months, Molecano every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dungeon Scroll | Molecano |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-scroll/id325330886/reviews) | [4.3 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molecano/id6450759588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [www.rtsoft.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/810806544) | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) |

## What reviewers say

### Dungeon Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-scroll/id325330886)

Embark on a perilous journey through dungeons by forming words to defeat monsters. This award-winning game combines word puzzles with RPG elements, challenging your vocabulary and quick thinking.

**Highlights:** Form words to defeat monsters, Journey through 25 dungeons, Internet global highscores, Automatic save/resume, Discover secrets and magic words, Multiple game modes (Kid, Normal, Wizard), Orchestral stereo soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Molecano

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molecano/id6450759588)

Embark on a word-based adventure to help a mole navigate volcanic landscapes. String words together to create bridges and collect food across challenging lava-filled levels. This unique puzzle game offers a relaxing experience with a cool soundtrack and unlockable characters.

**Highlights:** Unique word puzzle gameplay, 500+ levels, Unlockable characters, Chill soundtrack, Word-based bridge creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Unique and innovative word puzzle concept
- 🎨 Charming art style and visual design
- 🎵 Calming, relaxing lo-fi music
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
- 👥 Collectible characters from other games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads despite being fewer than competitors
- 💰 Expensive ad removal cost
- 🐢 Slow character movement animation
- 📱 Game map too small on phone screens
- 🎮 Becomes repetitive after extended play

**Reported bugs**

- Level 137 - character won't move after placing letters
- Level 311 - multiple reports of unsolvable/broken level
- Level 339 - reported as extremely difficult/possibly broken
- Level 480 - appears to have no solution
- Level 464 - reported as impossible to pass

**Requested features**

- More levels beyond level 500
- Larger game map for mobile devices
- Ability to rotate words 360 degrees
- Replay previous completed levels
- Game Center/cloud save compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dungeon Scroll free?

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

### Is Molecano free?

Molecano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dungeon Scroll or Molecano?

Dungeon Scroll and Molecano are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 109 ratings respectively.

### Do Dungeon Scroll or Molecano have ads?

Molecano shows ads; Dungeon Scroll does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dungeon Scroll or Molecano?

Dungeon Scroll ships an update every 35 months, and Molecano every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dungeon Scroll was updated on September 25, 2026 and Molecano on September 23, 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.*
