# Spell & Stone vs Dead Rails

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spell & Stone at 100% against Dead Rails's 26%. Spell & Stone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Dead Rails's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spell & Stone | Dead Rails |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-rails/id6743685404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 113 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JOSHUA B CARTER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750900389) | [Mohammad Sa'deh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803982219) |

## What reviewers say

### Spell & Stone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-and-stone/id6504172003)

Defend against monster waves using wizardly powers in this semi-idle strategy game. Build and upgrade a deck of 17 unique spells to overcome 40 challenging levels and defeat distinct monsters and bosses. Combine spells for powerful effects and plan your strategy for each battle.

**Highlights:** Semi-idle strategy gameplay, Deck building with 17 unique spells, Spell upgrade paths, 40 challenging levels, 17 distinct monsters and bosses, Spell combination for enhanced effects

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dead Rails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-rails/id6743685404)

Experience the thrill of being a train conductor. Navigate complex rail networks, transport passengers, and test your skills across diverse landscapes, from modern cities to rugged mountains. Every journey demands precision and timing.

**Highlights:** Navigate intricate rail networks, Transport passengers, Modern city environments, Rugged mountain tracks, Test skill, timing, and precision

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Interesting locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not the real Dead Rails game
- 💰 Overpriced and not worth the money
- 🤬 Misleading advertising and scam
- 🐛 Buggy and poor performance

**Reported bugs**

- Controls feel unresponsive
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Develop a real Dead Rails game
- Improve graphics and gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spell & Stone free?

Spell & Stone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dead Rails free?

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

### Do Spell & Stone or Dead Rails have ads?

Dead Rails shows ads; Spell & Stone does not.

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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.*