# Terraria vs DFRCT

The clearest difference is price: DFRCT at Free against Terraria's $4.99. DFRCT also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Terraria's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (48K vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

DFRCT is free to download; Terraria costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Terraria holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terraria has 48K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Terraria's written reviews are positive against 100% of DFRCT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Terraria ships an update every 3 weeks, DFRCT every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terraria | DFRCT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraria/id640364616/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dfrct/id1071944832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 262 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [505 Games (US), Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392990484) | [MIFKI PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/316521224) |

## What reviewers say

### Terraria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraria/id640364616)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Adventure, #6 Top Paid · Simulation, #16 Top Paid · Games, #23 Top Paid, #158 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore a vast, procedurally generated world filled with unique biomes, challenging enemies, and valuable treasures. Dig, fight, build, and craft to survive and thrive in this open-ended adventure. Discover over 5,000 items, interact with numerous NPCs, and enjoy extensive building options.

**Highlights:** Vast procedurally generated worlds, Over 5,000 unique items, Combat against 400+ enemies, Build and craft complex structures, Explore 20+ biomes, Interact with 20+ NPCs, Multiplayer support for up to 8 players

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Great content and features
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🌟 Fantastic for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Complicated new controls
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- ⏱️ Slow world loading times
- 🤖 Unresponsive NPCs

**Reported bugs**

- Character and world data loss
- Inventory and crafting issues
- Multiplayer server connection problems
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add old control scheme as an option
- Improve cloud save functionality
- Introduce more biomes and bosses
- Implement cross-platform multiplayer
- Allow customization of UI layout


### DFRCT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dfrct/id1071944832)

This utility helps test your connection to a Dwarf Fortress Remote server before buying the full application. It's ideal for users with servers behind firewalls or NAT, ensuring connectivity before purchase. Results may vary between cellular and Wi-Fi networks, so test your intended play connections.

**Highlights:** Connection testing for DF Remote server, Firewall and NAT compatibility check, Pre-purchase connectivity verification, Supports cellular and Wi-Fi network testing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terraria free?

Terraria costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DFRCT free?

DFRCT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Terraria or DFRCT?

Terraria is rated higher. Terraria averages 4.5 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while DFRCT averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Terraria or DFRCT have ads?

Neither Terraria nor DFRCT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Terraria or DFRCT?

Terraria ships an update every 3 weeks, and DFRCT every 3 months. Most recently, Terraria was updated on September 25, 2026 and DFRCT on September 25, 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.*