# Deep Rock Galactic vs Planet Explorers

The clearest difference is rating: Deep Rock Galactic at 4.7 against Planet Explorers's 4.0. Deep Rock Galactic also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Planet Explorers's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deep Rock Galactic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Planet Explorers asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deep Rock Galactic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deep Rock Galactic has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Deep Rock Galactic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Planet Explorers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Deep Rock Galactic ships an update every 6 days, Planet Explorers every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Rock Galactic | Planet Explorers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-rock-galactic-survivor/id6742194903/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-explorers/id6747460400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 922 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ghost Ship Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797332262) | [Quantribution LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773550132) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Rock Galactic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-rock-galactic-survivor/id6742194903)

Engage in a single-player auto-shooter where you battle alien hordes and mine for riches. Upgrade your dwarf's arsenal and abilities to survive the procedurally generated caves of Planet Hoxxes. Experience the universe from a new top-down perspective.

**Highlights:** Single-player survivor-like auto-shooter, Battle alien hordes, Mine for riches, Unlock powerful upgrades, Procedurally generated caves, Top-down perspective

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| After Hours Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Duty Expansion - Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Duty Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game - Sale | $12.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $12.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition - Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| Complete Edition - Sale | $22.99 | one-time |
| Complete Edition | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Faithful to the original game
- 💡 Portable version of a great game
- 👍 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Performance issues and crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Pause screen not working properly
- Targeting issues with enemies

**Requested features**

- Horizontal orientation option
- Cross-progression from other platforms
- More weapon/content variety


### Planet Explorers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-explorers/id6747460400)

Embark on AI-generated space expeditions to unique planets. Manage your crew, document discoveries, and explore offline. Requires Apple Intelligence on supported devices.

**Highlights:** AI-crafted planets, Offline exploration, Crew management, Discovery journaling, Mission generation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Rock Galactic free?

Deep Rock Galactic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Planet Explorers free?

Planet Explorers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Deep Rock Galactic or Planet Explorers?

Deep Rock Galactic is rated higher. Deep Rock Galactic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Planet Explorers averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Deep Rock Galactic or Planet Explorers have ads?

Neither Deep Rock Galactic nor Planet Explorers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Rock Galactic or Planet Explorers?

Deep Rock Galactic ships an update every 6 days, and Planet Explorers every 5 days. Most recently, Deep Rock Galactic was updated on October 28, 2026 and Planet Explorers on October 10, 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.*