Comparison

Joel vs Survival Dungeons

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Joel

Experience a technical preview of advanced vector rendering technology by battling hundreds of zombies. This game showcases unprecedented vector rendering, ensuring crisp graphics that scale flawlessly across any resolution or device.

Highlights
  • Zombie battles
  • Advanced vector rendering
  • Scalable graphics
  • High-quality animation
  • Technical preview
Features
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Battle hundreds of zombies in this technical preview of Rive’s new vector rendering technology. The Rive Renderer draws an unprecedented amount of vectors on screen. Everything animates and deforms without losing quality. Graphics remain crisp and clear regardless of scale, resolution, or device.

About

Survival Dungeons

Features
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Embark on an epic adventure in a world filled with dungeons, monsters, and endless challenges! In this thrilling game, players dive into treacherous dungeons, facing off against ferocious monsters in heart-pounding battles for survival. With each encounter, hone your combat skills and collect powerful items to strengthen your character. Explore the depths of the dungeons to discover hidden treasures and unlock new abilities as you level up. Immerse yourself in the adrenaline-fueled excitement of being a daring adventurer, where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. With stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and a vast world to explore, this game offers an unforgettable experience for all who dare to enter its perilous depths. Are you ready to face the challenges that await you in the dungeons? Join the adventure now and test your courage against the forces of darkness!

Screenshots

Joel4 screens
Survival Dungeons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Joel at none against Survival Dungeons's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Survival Dungeons sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Joel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joel ships an update every 2 weeks, Survival Dungeons weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Joel versus Survival Dungeons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoelSurvival Dungeons
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB248 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperRive, IncGoldfish Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Joel

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Survival Dungeons

One-time3
  • 100 Diamonds$0.99
  • 300 Diamonds$1.99
  • 1,000 Diamonds$5.99

Questions

Is Joel free?
Joel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Survival Dungeons free?
Survival Dungeons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Joel or Survival Dungeons have ads?
Neither Joel nor Survival Dungeons shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Joel or Survival Dungeons?
Joel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Survival Dungeons weekly. Most recently, Joel was updated on October 30, 2026 and Survival Dungeons on October 27, 2026.

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