# Super Mega Worm vs Shattered Pixel Dungeon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shattered Pixel Dungeon at none against Super Mega Worm's 1. Shattered Pixel Dungeon also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 149). Super Mega Worm's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Super Mega Worm costs $1.99 and Shattered Pixel Dungeon $4.99 up front. Super Mega Worm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shattered Pixel Dungeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shattered Pixel Dungeon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shattered Pixel Dungeon has 4.2K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Super Mega Worm's written reviews are positive against 93% of Shattered Pixel Dungeon's.

Super Mega Worm ships an update every 3 weeks, Shattered Pixel Dungeon fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Mega Worm | Shattered Pixel Dungeon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mega-worm/id388541990/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shattered-pixel-dungeon/id1563121109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 149 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 88 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Deceased Pixel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/363973683) | [Evan Debenham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562920988) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Mega Worm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mega-worm/id388541990)

Control a giant worm on a revenge mission against humanity and their robots. Crawl, eat, and evolve to become the ultimate weapon of destruction. Save the world from extinction in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Fast and furious gameplay, Retro art style, 24 action-packed levels, Multiple game modes, Destructive super abilities, Various control schemes, Game Center support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mecha Wojira | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Retro pixel art style
- 🎮 Satisfying controls
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Short game length
- 🔍 Lack of content variety
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup after updates
- Inability to restart the game after completion
- Disappearing enemies and food sources

**Requested features**

- More levels and environments
- Customization options for the worm
- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- Difficulty settings and challenges
- Save progress and checkpoints


### Shattered Pixel Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shattered-pixel-dungeon/id1563121109)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Role Playing, #20 Top Paid · Adventure, #109 Top Paid · Games, #163 Top Paid (US App Store)

Embark on a challenging roguelike dungeon crawl with six unique heroes. Explore procedurally generated levels, collect hundreds of items, and battle diverse enemies and bosses. Master unique hero mechanics and unlock powerful abilities to survive the depths.

**Highlights:** Six unique heroes with distinct playstyles, Procedurally generated dungeons and randomized enemies, Hundreds of items to collect, upgrade, and craft, Talent trees and subclass progression for heroes, Challenging bosses and optional achievements, Regular content updates

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless replayability
- 👍 Polished and well-designed
- 🎨 Excellent pixel art and aesthetics
- 💡 Innovative mechanics and depth
- 🕹️ Challenging yet rewarding gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely challenging and punishing
- 🕰️ Runs can feel too long
- 🤖 Overpowered enemy mechanics (e.g. evasion)

**Reported bugs**

- Sound effects not working on iOS
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Permadeath optional mode
- Ability to continue progress across devices
- More character classes and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Mega Worm free?

Super Mega Worm costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Shattered Pixel Dungeon free?

Shattered Pixel Dungeon costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Super Mega Worm or Shattered Pixel Dungeon?

Shattered Pixel Dungeon is rated higher. Super Mega Worm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Shattered Pixel Dungeon averages 4.9 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Super Mega Worm or Shattered Pixel Dungeon have ads?

Neither Super Mega Worm nor Shattered Pixel Dungeon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Super Mega Worm or Shattered Pixel Dungeon?

Super Mega Worm ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shattered Pixel Dungeon fortnightly. Most recently, Super Mega Worm was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shattered Pixel Dungeon on October 26, 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.*