# CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) vs DYSMANTLE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) at none against DYSMANTLE's 3. CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). DYSMANTLE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 66%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) costs $9.99 and DYSMANTLE $9.99 up front. DYSMANTLE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) against 4.6 for DYSMANTLE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 481 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.)'s written reviews are positive against 75% of DYSMANTLE's.

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) ships an update every 10 months, DYSMANTLE every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) | DYSMANTLE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-trigger-upgrade-ver/id479431697/reviews) | **[4.6 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dysmantle/id1403738209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 481 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **75.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #19 |
| Size | 532 MB | 905 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) |

## What reviewers say

### CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-trigger-upgrade-ver/id479431697)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Role Playing, #137 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Embark on an epic role-playing adventure across different eras to save the planet. This definitive edition features updated graphics, sound, and new dungeons for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Time travel across multiple eras, Active Time Battle Version 2, Over 50 character combos, Dimensional Vortex dungeon, Lost Sanctum dungeon, Updated graphics and sound

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game, classic JRPG
- 👍 Faithful port of the original
- 👍 Runs well on iOS devices
- 👍 Supports controllers
- 👍 Cloud save functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Graphical issues and glitches
- 🐛 Targeting and controls can be clunky
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lack of language/UI customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Graphical glitches on iPhone 5s and newer
- Crashes during certain boss battles
- Inability to transfer save data across devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable graphical filters
- Improve touch controls and targeting
- Add support for Apple Silicon Macs
- Include more content from DS/PS1 versions
- Implement volume/sound controls


### DYSMANTLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dysmantle/id1403738209)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Role Playing, #33 Top Paid · Adventure, #157 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Explore a post-apocalyptic world after emerging from a shelter. Gather resources by breaking objects, fight or evade creatures, and build outposts. Craft weapons, farm, hunt, and solve puzzles to uncover the island's mysteries and escape.

**Highlights:** Break objects for materials, Fight or evade creatures, Explore open world, Build outposts, Craft weapons and tools, Hunt and farm, Solve puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pets & Dungeons | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underworld | $4.99 | one-time |
| Doomsday | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Huge open world to explore
- 🔨 Satisfying destruction and crafting
- 👍 Engaging story and quests
- 🎮 Great controller support
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Repetitive enemy encounters
- 🗺️ Lack of fast travel options
- 💾 No cloud save support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when entering certain areas
- Audio issues like sound cutting out
- Progression-blocking bugs in DLC content
- Inconsistent controls and targeting system

**Requested features**

- Cloud save functionality
- More enemy and environmental variety
- Improved fast travel system
- Multiplayer co-op mode
- Ability to customize the player character


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) free?

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DYSMANTLE free?

DYSMANTLE costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) or DYSMANTLE?

DYSMANTLE is rated higher. CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while DYSMANTLE averages 4.6 from 481 ratings.

### Do CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) or DYSMANTLE have ads?

Neither CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) nor DYSMANTLE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) or DYSMANTLE?

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) ships an update every 10 months, and DYSMANTLE every 2 weeks. Most recently, CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) was updated on October 29, 2026 and DYSMANTLE on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) or DYSMANTLE?

CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.) currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and DYSMANTLE at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*