# Dragon's Lair HD vs Dandy Ace

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dandy Ace at 100% against Dragon's Lair HD's 52%. Dandy Ace also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Dragon's Lair HD's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (43 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Dragon's Lair HD costs $4.99 and Dandy Ace $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dandy Ace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragon's Lair HD has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Dragon's Lair HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dandy Ace's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragon's Lair HD | Dandy Ace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [2.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-lair-hd/id388418348/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dandy-ace/id6751547070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dragon's Lair LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314133591) | [Mad Mimic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835702013) |

## What reviewers say

### Dragon's Lair HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragons-lair-hd/id388418348)

Relive a classic animated arcade adventure on your iPad in stunning HD. Guide Dirk the Daring through a visually rich world, using simple controls to overcome challenges and defeat the Evil Wizard Mordroc. Experience an authentic and unforgettable journey.

**Highlights:** HD graphics, Hand-drawn animation, Authentic arcade experience, Directional controls, Sword combat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🎮 Brings back memories
- 🖥️ Faithful to the original
- 💎 Iconic graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Unforgiving timing
- 🎮 Clunky controls
- 🔍 Difficult to see action
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes on death animations
- Incompatible with iOS 4.2
- Unresponsive controls
- Crashes at certain points

**Requested features**

- Save game option
- Controller support
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Watch mode to enjoy the animations


### Dandy Ace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dandy-ace/id6751547070)

Embark on an over-the-top action adventure as a fabulous magician. Combine magical cards, battle enemies, and loot your way through challenges to defeat a wicked illusionist and escape a cursed mirror.

**Highlights:** Over-the-top action gameplay, Magical card combination system, Looting and combat mechanics, Defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist, Escape a cursed mirror

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dragon's Lair HD free?

Dragon's Lair HD costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dandy Ace free?

Dandy Ace costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dragon's Lair HD or Dandy Ace?

Dandy Ace is rated higher. Dragon's Lair HD averages 2.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Dandy Ace averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dragon's Lair HD or Dandy Ace have ads?

Neither Dragon's Lair HD nor Dandy Ace shows ads.

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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.*