# Repulze vs Dead Cells

The clearest difference is rating: Dead Cells at 4.8 against Repulze's 4.0. Dead Cells also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 23) and review sentiment (88% vs 73%). Repulze's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Repulze costs $0.99 and Dead Cells $8.99 up front. Repulze sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dead Cells sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dead Cells holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells has 12K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Repulze's written reviews are positive against 88% of Dead Cells's.

Repulze ships an update every 5 weeks, Dead Cells every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repulze | Dead Cells |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repulze/id573934243/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #109 | **#12** |
| Size | 151 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Repulze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repulze/id573934243)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a futuristic racing adrenaline rush with gravity-defying tracks and powerful hovercraft. Engage in intense battles with AI opponents using a variety of weapons and upgrades. Master quick-to-learn controls for challenging, high-speed gameplay.

**Highlights:** Gravity-defying tracks, Experimental hovercraft, Energy boosts for speed, Touch and tilt controls, Game Center leaderboards, Weapons and AI opponents, Multiple upgrade options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHEAT: Unlock Phase Two | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold paint set for Buffalo 46-TR | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold paint set for Yugana SB-23 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold paint set for SYN-1101 | $0.99 | one-time |
| A pile of Toolkits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Another pile of Toolkits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Increased Toolkit storage | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yet another pile of Toolkits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hovercraft SYN-1101 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guess what… more Toolkits | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💎 Stunning graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Smooth controls (with adjustment)
- 🔥 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sensitivity issues with controls
- 🤖 Lack of AI opponents
- 🕹️ Limited control options (no tilt)
- 🔁 Repetitive track design
- 💰 Difficult to complete challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Graphical glitches on older devices
- Toolkit slot progression issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode (online/local)
- Weapon/combat system
- More track and vehicle variety
- Customization options
- Difficulty settings


### Dead Cells

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Role Playing, #44 Top Paid · Action, #117 Top Paid · Games, #196 Top Paid (US App Store)

Explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle as a failed alchemic experiment. Master frantic 2D combat with a variety of weapons and skills against dangerous foes. Death is not the end; learn from each attempt to progress through this roguevania action platformer.

**Highlights:** Roguevania exploration, Frantic 2D action combat, Nonlinear progression, Permadeath with learning, Unlockable weapons and skills, DLC content packs

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Bad Seed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fatal Falls | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Queen and the Sea | $3.99 | one-time |
| Return to Castlevania | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 💎 High-quality graphics
- 🎮 Great controller support
- 🔥 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Lack of custom mode
- 📱 Finicky touch controls
- 🔇 No background music support

**Reported bugs**

- Saves not compatible across platforms
- Texture and graphical issues on some devices
- Persistent memory leaks causing performance drops

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support
- Implement cross-save functionality
- Introduce online multiplayer mode
- Optimize for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repulze free?

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

### Is Dead Cells free?

Dead Cells costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Repulze or Dead Cells?

Dead Cells is rated higher. Repulze averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Dead Cells averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Repulze or Dead Cells have ads?

Neither Repulze nor Dead Cells shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Repulze or Dead Cells?

Repulze ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dead Cells every 2 months. Most recently, Repulze was updated on November 5, 2026 and Dead Cells on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Repulze or Dead Cells?

Repulze currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Dead Cells at #12. 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.*