# Cask vs Dungeon Core

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dungeon Core at none against Cask's 6. Dungeon Core also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Cask's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cask sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Dungeon Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dungeon Core holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 22 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 74% positive.

Cask ships an update every 2 months, Dungeon Core every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cask | Dungeon Core |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cask/id6475903846/reviews) | **[4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-core-nuclear-abyss/id6504125883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 74.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 309 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fernando Pastor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680242377) | [ULF FILIP KARLSSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742412788) |

## What reviewers say

### Cask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cask/id6475903846)

Build a nation from scratch in this real-time strategy game. Collect resources, construct buildings, train armies, and conquer vast continents in engaging 30-minute sessions.

**Highlights:** Resource collection (wood, food, gold), Nation building from scratch, Army training (knights, archers), Real-time strategy combat, Casual 30-minute gameplay sessions, Conquer vast continents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Pathways | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Islands | $0.99 | one-time |
| Europe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Latin America | $1.99 | one-time |
| USA | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Maps | $9.99 | one-time |


### Dungeon Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-core-nuclear-abyss/id6504125883)

Embark on a roguelite dungeon crawl as a radiation liquidator in a post-apocalyptic setting. Explore procedurally generated levels, battle mutants and bosses, and collect permanent upgrades to enhance your abilities as you descend to destroy the core.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated levels, Permanent upgrades, Item discovery, Mutant and boss battles, Diverse underground environments, Radiation liquidator role

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic gameplay and challenges
- 💡 Well-made, beat-in-a-day game
- ✨ Developed with love and attention to detail
- 💎 Little gem of a game
- 🎨 Very good pixel design and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Privacy concerns and slimy practices
- 🤔 Could use more content
- 📱 Would love to customize controls
- 📈 Wish for an update to expand
- 🚫 Can't listen to own music

**Reported bugs**

- Random dashing every now and then
- Occasional freezes
- 30-second unskippable ads
- Character keeps dashing in unwanted direction
- Game won't open

**Requested features**

- Opportunity to customise the layout of the controls
- Update to expand the game
- Premium option to disable ads
- Add co-op mode
- Make more games like this or a part two


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cask free?

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

### Is Dungeon Core free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cask or Dungeon Core?

Dungeon Core is rated higher. Cask averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Dungeon Core averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Cask or Dungeon Core have ads?

Dungeon Core shows ads; Cask does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cask or Dungeon Core?

Cask ships an update every 2 months, and Dungeon Core every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cask was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dungeon Core on October 16, 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.*