# Amerzone vs DREDGE

The clearest difference is rating: DREDGE at 4.3 against Amerzone's 2.7. DREDGE also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months). Amerzone's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amerzone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DREDGE sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DREDGE holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DREDGE has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Amerzone's written reviews are positive against 60% of DREDGE's.

Amerzone ships an update every 22 months, DREDGE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amerzone | DREDGE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amerzone-the-explorers-legacy-universal/id594810185/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge/id6526463862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **59.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 649 MB | 785 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Microids](https://appshunter.io/developer/433861351) | [Black Salt Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756207154) |

## What reviewers say

### Amerzone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amerzone-the-explorers-legacy-universal/id594810185)

Embark on a captivating point-and-click adventure to solve the mystery of the legendary white birds. Explore enchanting landscapes and decipher clues left by an explorer to uncover a long-lost secret.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click gameplay, 360° vision technology, High-definition graphics, Numerous enigmas, Multi-language support, Original author of Syberia

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


### DREDGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge/id6526463862)

Explore remote islands and their depths as a fishing trawler captain. Sell your catch, complete quests to uncover local secrets, and upgrade your boat. Beware of the dangers lurking in the dark.

**Highlights:** Explore remote islands and depths, Catch and sell diverse sea life, Complete quests to uncover secrets, Upgrade fishing boat and equipment, Survive nighttime dangers, Unravel a dark mystery

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blackstone Key | $0.49 | one-time |
| Blackstone Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Pale Reach | $2.39 | one-time |
| The Iron Rig | $4.79 | one-time |
| The Pale Reach | $5.99 | one-time |
| Base Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Iron Rig | $11.99 | one-time |
| Base Game Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Excellent port to mobile
- 🎮 Supports controllers
- 🎨 Stunning graphics
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🔍 Misleading 'free' description
- 📱 Text/UI too small on phones
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🎮 Controller support needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Controller issues
- Inventory/menu navigation problems

**Requested features**

- Larger text and UI options
- Cross-save between devices
- More content and DLC
- Minimap or navigation aids
- Ability to walk around boat/town


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amerzone free?

Amerzone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DREDGE free?

DREDGE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Amerzone or DREDGE?

DREDGE is rated higher. Amerzone averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DREDGE averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Amerzone or DREDGE have ads?

Neither Amerzone nor DREDGE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amerzone or DREDGE?

Amerzone ships an update every 22 months, and DREDGE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Amerzone was updated on October 23, 2026 and DREDGE on October 31, 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.*