# Guidus One vs Dungeon Within

The clearest difference is price: Guidus One at Free against Dungeon Within's $5.99. Dungeon Within's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 55%). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Guidus One is free to download; Dungeon Within costs $5.99 up front. Guidus One sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Dungeon Within sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Guidus One against 4.9 for Dungeon Within. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 211 and 474 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Guidus One's written reviews are positive against 69% of Dungeon Within's.

Guidus One ships an update every 6 days, Dungeon Within every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guidus One | Dungeon Within |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidus-one/id6752554540/reviews) | **[4.9 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-within/id6761328517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 211 | **474** |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **69.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 574 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [izzle Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/868637593) | [GameCoaster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195035356) |

## What reviewers say

### Guidus One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidus-one/id6752554540)

Embark on a real-time, grid-based roguelike action RPG adventure. Explore ever-changing dungeons, unlock unique heroes, and master strategic tile-based combat. Enjoy charming pixel art and one-handed vertical play.

**Highlights:** Real-time grid-based combat, Unique hero roster, Randomly generated dungeons, Charming pixel art graphics, Vertical one-handed play

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Step Thank-You Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Key Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Satiety Package | $0.49 | one-time |
| Daily Catalyst Package | $0.49 | one-time |
| Adventure's Beginning Package | $0.49 | one-time |
| Step-Up Pack 1 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Step-Up Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ghoul Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stage Battle Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Summon Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero Selection Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Catalyst Stone Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boost Subscription | $3.99 | one-time |
| Step-Up Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Shine Crystal Pile | $12.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Catalyst Package | $19.99 | one-time |


### Dungeon Within

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-within/id6761328517)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Role Playing, #113 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Awaken as an amnesiac Dark Lord and build a ruthless dungeon to defend against invaders. Recruit monsters, deploy traps, and use your dark powers to forge an inescapable fortress. Embrace roguelike runs to gather memories and awaken your true authority.

**Highlights:** Design and defend your dungeon, Raise a formidable monster army, Unleash Dark Lord's authority, Unpredictable roguelike encounters, Gather fragments of memory, Forge an inescapable fortress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neo Behemoth | $1.99 | one-time |
| Underworld Pass 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Underworld Expansion Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Time Traveler | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moonveil Skin Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginning of Growth | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginning of the Abyss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pioneer of the Abyss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Memory of Training | $17.99 | one-time |
| Essence of Beginning | $19.99 | one-time |
| Essence of the Abyss | $19.99 | one-time |
| Essence of Transcendence | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ark of Eternity | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guidus One free?

Guidus One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dungeon Within free?

Dungeon Within costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Guidus One or Dungeon Within?

Dungeon Within is rated higher. Guidus One averages 4.8 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Dungeon Within averages 4.9 from 474 ratings.

### Do Guidus One or Dungeon Within have ads?

Guidus One shows ads; Dungeon Within does not.

### Which is updated more often, Guidus One or Dungeon Within?

Guidus One ships an update every 6 days, and Dungeon Within every 2 days. Most recently, Guidus One was updated on October 25, 2026 and Dungeon Within on October 25, 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.*