# 9th Dawn Remake vs Crawl Tactics

The clearest difference is rating: Crawl Tactics at 4.9 against 9th Dawn Remake's 4.5. Crawl Tactics also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 78%) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). 9th Dawn Remake's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

9th Dawn Remake costs $9.99 and Crawl Tactics $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Crawl Tactics holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of 9th Dawn Remake's written reviews are positive against 93% of Crawl Tactics's.

9th Dawn Remake ships an update every 2 days, Crawl Tactics every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9th Dawn Remake | Crawl Tactics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9th-dawn-remake/id6737169079/reviews) | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crawl-tactics/id6763542430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Valorware LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076717688) | [byungpil Mun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458261739) |

## What reviewers say

### 9th Dawn Remake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9th-dawn-remake/id6737169079)

Embark on a vast open-world RPG adventure, exploring dungeons, battling monsters, and collecting epic loot. Rebuilt from the ground up, this game offers single-player and online co-op modes with deep character customization and engaging minigames.

**Highlights:** Massive open world exploration, Dungeon crawling with monsters and loot, Single-player and online co-op modes, Character build customization, Monster pet raising and training, Deck building and fishing minigames, Crafting and equipment upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great dungeon crawler
- 👍 Fun mini-games (fishing, card game)
- 👍 High Japanese translation quality
- 👍 Large game volume
- 👍 Good character design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 UI issues, difficult bottom bar
- 🐛 Combat can be boring
- 🐛 Lack of keyboard support (MBP)
- 🐛 Save data not shared across devices (iPad/iPhone)

**Reported bugs**

- Shared treasure chest not working
- Cannot move after entering campfire area
- Cannot attack after equipping
- Crashes during data loading or mini-game switching
- Crashes when moving to the next map from initial dungeon

**Requested features**

- WASD controls for keyboard
- Cloud save synchronization (iCloud)
- Button layout customization
- Ability to remove set spells/items
- Improved UI for bottom bar


### Crawl Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crawl-tactics/id6763542430)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Paid · Role Playing, #152 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in deep, turn-based tactical combat with rogue-like progression. Explore procedurally generated dungeons or build and defend your town with customizable mercenaries. Master environmental interactions and strategic unit placement for victory.

**Highlights:** Orthodox turn-based strategy RPG gameplay, Procedurally generated dungeons, Town development and mercenary management, Environmental combat and traps, Deep character customization, New Game Plus and class reset system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9th Dawn Remake free?

9th Dawn Remake costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crawl Tactics free?

Crawl Tactics costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 9th Dawn Remake or Crawl Tactics?

Crawl Tactics is rated higher. 9th Dawn Remake averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Crawl Tactics averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do 9th Dawn Remake or Crawl Tactics have ads?

Neither 9th Dawn Remake nor Crawl Tactics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 9th Dawn Remake or Crawl Tactics?

9th Dawn Remake ships an update every 2 days, and Crawl Tactics every 4 days. Most recently, 9th Dawn Remake was updated on October 19, 2026 and Crawl Tactics on October 19, 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.*