Comparison

Paper War vs Dungeon Rush

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

Head to head
About

Paper War

Assemble and upgrade a unique army of characters in this idle RPG. Strategically deploy your forces, level up your warriors, and battle fierce bosses. Earn gold continuously to enhance your defenses and conquer your enemies in an endless cycle of progression.

Highlights
  • Summon unique characters
  • Strategically deploy army
  • Level up and upgrade warriors
  • Epic boss fights
  • Continuous gold earnings
Features
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Step into the thrilling world of Paper War, where strategy meets endless action! In this captivating idle RPG, you'll assemble a powerful army of unique characters, deploy them into battle, and watch your defenses rise to glory. Earn golds continuously and upgrade your army—there's always progress to be made! Key Features: Build Your Army: Summon a variety of distinct characters and strategically position them for victory. Level Up & Upgrade: Strengthen your team by sacrificing weaker characters to enhance your best warriors. Epic Boss Fights: Challenge fierce bosses with your upgraded army. Summon reinforcements and lead your team to victory. Unleash your strategic genius, summon new heroes, and crush your enemies. How far will your army take you? The battle awaits!

About

Dungeon Rush

Embark on an epic idle RPG adventure, conquering dungeons and battling monsters automatically. Collect legendary loot, upgrade your gear, and recruit powerful companions to aid you in your quest for endless progression. Earn rewards even when offline.

Highlights
  • Endless idle RPG action
  • Automatic combat and progression
  • Deep loot and gear system
  • Offline rewards and progression
  • Recruit heroic companions
  • Boss dungeons and special encounters
Features
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Become a Legend in the Ultimate Idle RPG Adventure Conquer relentless enemies, collect legendary loot, and command powerful allies in this endless dungeon crawler! Endless Progression and Idle Combat Delve into an infinite dungeon and face increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Your hero fights automatically in this thrilling auto-battler, slaying enemies to earn gold and drop valuable loot chests. Whether you are actively managing your inventory or letting the game run, the incremental progression ensures your character is always growing stronger. AFK Offline Rewards The adventure never stops. Collect massive rewards even when you are away from your screen. Your hero continues to clear dungeons and hoard treasure while you are idle. Return to a full stash of AFK rewards, chests, and gold, ready to be opened for your next massive power spike. Master the Loot System Begin your journey with basic gear and build an unstoppable arsenal. As your power level increases, so does the strength of your enemies. Spend your hard-earned gold to upgrade your loot drop chances, ensuring you pull the rarest legendary items from your chests to keep your hero at peak performance. Epic Boss Fights and Special Dungeons Test your ultimate build in special dungeons designed to push your limits. Battle against unique and challenging bosses, ranging from massive dragons to overwhelming zombie hordes. Defeating these formidable monsters rewards you with premium loot boxes and rare resources to strengthen your team. Recruit Powerful Companions You don't have to fight alone. Discover and recruit loyal companions to join your quest. These mystical allies automatically cast devastating magical skills, provide powerful buffs, and unleash area-of-effect attacks to help you conquer the deepest levels of the dungeon. Key Features: Unstoppable Idle RPG Action: Progress endlessly and farm resources, even while offline. Deep Loot System: Open chests to discover and upgrade legendary gear. Incremental Upgrades: Spend in-game gold to permanently boost your legendary drop rates. Special Boss Dungeons: Farm unique monster encounters for exclusive rewards and loot. Heroic Companions: Recruit allies who cast magical skills and provide strategic support in battle. Terms of Use: https://lava.gs/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lava.gs/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Paper War4 screens
Dungeon Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Paper War at 2.2K against Dungeon Rush's 409. Paper War also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Paper War sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Dungeon Rush sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Paper War against 4.6 for Dungeon Rush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper War has 2.2K ratings behind it against 409, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Paper War's written reviews are positive against 39% of Dungeon Rush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper War ships an update weekly, Dungeon Rush every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paper War versus Dungeon Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper WarDungeon Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better4.6 (409 ratings)
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews39.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better409
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB390 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperFIRE STUDIOS OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETILava Labs Oyun Yazılım ve Pazarlama Anonim Şirketi

Customer experience

Paper War

All ratings2,157 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral13.4%
Negative50.0%

Dungeon Rush

All ratings388 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative48.0%

Bugs and requests

Paper War

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sync issues causing lost progress
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Ads not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline earnings
  • Faster upgrade process
  • More character variety
  • Better late-game scaling

Dungeon Rush

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Paper War

One-time21
  • Event Card$1.99
  • Epic Character Pack$4.99
  • Epic Skill Pack$4.99
Show 18 more
  • Monthly Card$4.99
  • Starter Gem Pack$4.99
  • Remove Ads for 7 Days$5.99
  • Prestige Card$9.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Remove Ads Forever$9.99
  • Medium Gem Pack$9.99
  • Remove Ads Card$14.99
  • Legendary Character Pack$14.99
  • Legendary Skill Pack$14.99
  • Mythic Character Package$19.99
  • Mythic Skill Pack$19.99
  • Large Gem Pack$19.99
  • Permanent Supply Card$29.99
  • Epic Pack$29.99
  • Mountain Gem Pack$29.99
  • Gigantic Gem Pack$49.99
  • Legendary Gem Pack$99.99
18 purchases

Dungeon Rush

One-time18
  • Gem 1$1.99
  • Tiny Deal$1.99
  • Offer 1$1.99
Show 15 more
  • Time Warp Small Deal$2.99
  • Gem 2$4.99
  • Small Deal$4.99
  • Enchantment Offer Small$9.99
  • Mining Offer$9.99
  • Gem 3$9.99
  • Battle Pass$9.99
  • Lifetime Boost$9.99
  • Offer 2$9.99
  • Time Warp Large Deal$19.99
  • Legendary Chest Bundle$19.99
  • Medium Deal$19.99
  • Offer 3$19.99
  • Mythic Chest Bundle$29.99
  • Large Deal$49.99

Questions

Is Paper War free?
Paper War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dungeon Rush free?
Dungeon Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paper War or Dungeon Rush?
Paper War is rated higher. Paper War averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Dungeon Rush averages 4.6 from 409 ratings.
Do Paper War or Dungeon Rush have ads?
Neither Paper War nor Dungeon Rush shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paper War or Dungeon Rush?
Paper War ships an update weekly, and Dungeon Rush every 5 days. Most recently, Paper War was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dungeon Rush on October 21, 2026.

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