# AEW vs Dunk Loop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dunk Loop at none against AEW's 90. Dunk Loop also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). AEW's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AEW sells 85 one-off in-app purchases. Dunk Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

AEW ships an update every 3 weeks, Dunk Loop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AEW | Dunk Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aew-rise-to-the-top/id6444856214/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 903 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [East Side Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/498050264) | [DoYou Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756899796) |

## What reviewers say

### AEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aew-rise-to-the-top/id6444856214)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Build your ultimate wrestling roster by collecting and upgrading AEW wrestlers and managers. Engage in various match types, complete goals, and battle opponents in both single-player and worldwide multiplayer modes to rise to the top of the wrestling world.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade AEW wrestlers and managers, Engage in various match types (Tag Team, Ladder, etc.), Complete goals for exclusive rewards, Worldwide multiplayer PvP battles, Unlock classic AEW opponents and factions, Experience custom storylines and championship feuds

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

**In-app purchases (85)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Promo #6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Promo #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Stack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Go Big Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double T Promo #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Loaded Promo #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chosen Promo #9 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chosen Promo #6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Renovator Promo #7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Elite Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Loaded Promo #10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boom Promo #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bold Promo #2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fire Promo #1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Renovator Promo #1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Promo #2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Stack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bold Promo #1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chosen Promo 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Maple Syrup Glory | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dig Deep Deal! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Special #3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Special #6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collision Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collisiion Promo #14 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revolution Promo #15 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Loaded Special! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boom Promo #3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chosen Deal #13 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Promo #29 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full Gear Merch | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rampage Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chosen Promo #2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chosen Promo #8 | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP Promo #3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Special #1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Renovator Special | $9.99 | one-time |
| Renovator Promo #3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bold Special | $9.99 | one-time |
| Classic Special | $9.99 | one-time |
| ALL IN PROMO | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Dog of a Deal! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boom Promo #4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Special #1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Special #4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double T Special | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chosen Promo #3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Julia Hart Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Chris the Goat Jericho Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Holy Shida Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hangman Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Will Ospreay Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Jaime Hayterade Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bloody Britt Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| June Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| American Dragon Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Green Bastard Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Blood Britt Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Shelton Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Dustin Rhodes Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bobby Lashley Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Darby Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Death Rider Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| VIP Promo #5 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Will Ospreay Season | $12.99 | one-time |
| Scapegoat Perry Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Orange Cassidy Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bloody Britt Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Realest Swerve Season pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Drop In Darby Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Will Ospreay Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Royal Saraya Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Sting Icon Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Collisiion Promo #11 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Holy Shida Season pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Season pass Christian Cage | $12.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Boom Promo #5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Stack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass 3 Promo | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sting The Icon Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Best Friend Backstage Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Promo #1 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very fun and addictive
- 🚀 Engaging storylines and gameplay
- 🎨 Great character designs
- 🤖 Smooth performance and minimal crashes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🔍 Limited content and features

**Reported bugs**

- Cutscene text getting cut off
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Inability to log in on different devices

**Requested features**

- Add more wrestlers and storylines
- Improve the PvP mode
- Implement a save/load feature
- Allow players to create their own wrestlers


### Dunk Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-loop/id6782083369)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AEW free?

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

### Is Dunk Loop free?

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

### Do AEW or Dunk Loop have ads?

Both AEW and Dunk Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AEW or Dunk Loop?

AEW ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dunk Loop every 4 days. Most recently, AEW was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dunk Loop on October 13, 2026.

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