iPolygon vs Cave Survivor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
iPolygon
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* Engaging and immersive graphics * Intricate, action-packed levels * Intense and unique electronic soundtrack * Power-ups to enhance Nav and tackle challenges with greater strength and speed
Cave Survivor
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Cave Survivor is an action survival game where you become a small plush guardian protecting your owner from invading nightmares. Every night, dark and dangerous dream creatures appear and threaten your ownerโs peaceful sleep. As a brave plush companion, your mission is to defeat these nightmares and keep the dreams safe for as long as possible. Control your character with simple and intuitive controls, defeat endless waves of nightmare monsters, and grow stronger by collecting and upgrading various equipment. As time passes, the nightmares become faster and more powerful, testing your reflexes and strategy. Game Features: - Unique concept as a plush guardian protecting dreams - Endless survival-style action combat - Simple controls with challenging gameplay - Equipment collection and character growth - Increasing difficulty for constant challenge - Designed for both short play sessions and long-term play Cave Survivor supports online features for game data synchronization. Optional in-app purchases are available, but all core gameplay content can be enjoyed without making any purchases. Protect your ownerโs peaceful sleep, defeat the endless nightmares, and become the ultimate dream guardian.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPolygon at none against Cave Survivor's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Cave Survivor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. iPolygon asks for nothing beyond the download.
iPolygon ships an update every 2 weeks, Cave Survivor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPolygon | Cave Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 533 MB | 313 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daniele Francesco Solinas | YoungHo Choi |
In-app purchases
iPolygon
No in-app purchases
Cave Survivor
- Daily Equipment Package$4.99
- Daily Enhance Package$4.99
- Weekday Popup Package$4.99
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- Daily Equipment Package$9.99
- Daily Enhance Package$9.99
- Weekday Popup Package$9.99
- Daily Equipment Package$19.99
- Daily Enhance Package$19.99
- Weekday Popup Package$19.99
- Weekday Popup Package$49.99
Questions
Is iPolygon free?
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Do iPolygon or Cave Survivor have ads?
Which is updated more often, iPolygon or Cave Survivor?
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