# The Shadow Sun vs Dungeon Survival

The clearest difference is ads: The Shadow Sun at none against Dungeon Survival's shown. The Shadow Sun also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13). Dungeon Survival's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (838 vs 62). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

The Shadow Sun costs $0.99 and Dungeon Survival $0.99 up front. The Shadow Sun sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Dungeon Survival sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dungeon Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dungeon Survival has 838 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of The Shadow Sun's written reviews are positive against 79% of Dungeon Survival's.

The Shadow Sun ships an update every 3 months, Dungeon Survival every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Shadow Sun | Dungeon Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shadow-sun/id396269166/reviews) | **[4.6 (838 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-survival/id1102750714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **838** |
| Positive reviews | 75.1% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#129** |
| Size | 797 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ossian Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/396269169) | [Frozenfrog](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102750713) |

## What reviewers say

### The Shadow Sun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shadow-sun/id396269166)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this Western action RPG. Explore a detailed world, engage in real-time combat, and uncover an epic story filled with intrigue and danger. Customize your character and make choices that impact the narrative.

**Highlights:** Epic dark fantasy story, Visceral real-time combat, Deep character customization, Multiple quest solutions, Companion system, Extensive exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hint Guide | $0.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rogue Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mage Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging story and gameplay
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and atmosphere
- 💰 Good value for the price
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🔍 Enjoyable exploration and side quests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Clunky camera and navigation
- ⏱️ Game felt too short for some
- 🔍 Lack of mini-map or waypoints

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when saving or entering certain areas
- Inventory and equipment issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- More character customization options
- Larger open world and expanded content
- Improved UI and quality-of-life features


### Dungeon Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-survival/id1102750714)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure in a procedurally generated world filled with monsters and loot. Choose from diverse classes, master turn-based combat, and uncover a mysterious story. Collect equipment, complete quests, and develop your characters to restore balance to a troubled town.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated cave levels, Hundreds of monsters and equipment, Quests and achievements, Character classes with unique skills, Turn-based combat, Character trait development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sack of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift of the King | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Dragon Queen's treasure | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Treasury | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice game
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Paywall/microtransactions
- 🔒 Requires grinding
- 🔒 Geared towards pay-to-win
- 🔒 Lack of widescreen support

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial cannot be completed
- Saves being deleted after updates
- Gems/purchases not being awarded
- Sound issues after returning to the game
- Inability to contact support

**Requested features**

- More character classes
- Ability to choose who to heal
- Larger inventory space
- Dark mode option
- More content and updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Shadow Sun free?

The Shadow Sun costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Dungeon Survival free?

Dungeon Survival costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Shadow Sun or Dungeon Survival?

Dungeon Survival is rated higher. The Shadow Sun averages 4.5 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Dungeon Survival averages 4.6 from 838 ratings.

### Do The Shadow Sun or Dungeon Survival have ads?

Dungeon Survival shows ads; The Shadow Sun does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Shadow Sun or Dungeon Survival?

The Shadow Sun ships an update every 3 months, and Dungeon Survival every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Shadow Sun was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dungeon Survival on November 6, 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.*