Comparison

Dome Keeper vs Bean Wizard

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

Head to head
About

Dome Keeper

Dig for resources and relics between waves of alien attacks in this roguelike action mining game. Upgrade your dome, drill, and gadgets to survive increasingly challenging assaults. Strategize your digs and defenses to increase your chances of survival.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated maps
  • Resource digging and collection
  • Dome defense against alien waves
  • Unlockable upgrades and gadgets
  • Customizable keeper types and domes
  • Multiple difficulty settings
Features
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Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action mining game. Use the time between attacks to dig beneath the surface in search of valuable resources and relics – deliver them back to your dome to unlock powerful upgrades and useful new gadgets. But it won’t be long until the relentless monsters return - do you risk delving deeper into the mine? Or return to base and prepare for imminent attack? The choice is yours, but make it quickly! DIG Use your drill and keeper equipment to quickly dig out tunnels and explore the depths beneath your dome. Each run has its own unique, procedurally generated map filled with resources and caves to discover, along with additional gadgets to obtain. ​ DEFEND Protect your dome by operating its powerful weaponry to defend against waves of monster attacks. Upgrade, repair and repel a variety of enemy types that approach across air and ground, each with their own unique attack methods and movement patterns. DEVELOP Spend resources to unlock useful upgrades. Improve dome defences, enhance the impact of your drill, or increase movement speed – choose carefully and strategise to increase odds of survival. DISCOVER Customise your setup and find a playstyle that works for you by choosing from two unique keeper types, four different domes, and four primary gadgets. Pick a run modifier, adjust difficulty settings and discover dozens of secondary gadgets while you dig through the earth.

About

Bean Wizard

Engage in a unique twin-stick shooter where you defend humanity from alien "Gonklins" by wielding an arsenal of magical beans. Explore diverse planets, upgrade your abilities, and battle unique bosses in this action-packed adventure.

Highlights
  • Twin-stick anthill shooter gameplay
  • Variety of magical bean weapons
  • Wireless local multiplayer (2 Player)
  • 5 playable characters
  • 120+ hand-crafted levels
  • Over 40 planets to explore
Features
Currently charting
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The world's first twin-stick anthill shooter! Reign terror down on the Gonklins using every bean in your arsenal. Be careful, warrior Gonklins will strike back with their blasters! Upgrade your legume weaponry and defeat King Donklin the Gonklin! Deep in the natural wildlife frontiers of a distant land known only as Florida, an invasive alien species is attacking mankind. Dubbed as "The Gonklins", they seek to steal all of humanities coins and cherries. As the world's first and only Bean Wizard, the US Government has hired YOU to eviscerate them from existence. Good luck, you won't be paid. But wait. Where are the Gonklins coming from? Take the fight across the Bean Galaxy to EVISCERATE THE GONKLINS across the universe! Carve your own path, find hidden locations, and warp to new planets as you hunt down every last pesky alien to defeat the infamous King Donklin the Gonklin. Bean Wizard Eviscerates the Gonklins is the world's first twin-stick anthill shooter! Reign terror down on the Gonklins using every bean in your arsenal. Ice Beans, Fire Beans, Poison Beans, you'll use them all! But be careful, warrior Gonklins will strike back with their blasters! Team up with Franklin the Janklin, a traitor to his species, to upgrade your bean arsenal! Key Features: * WIRELESS LOCAL MULTIPLAYER (2 Player) * 5 Playable Characters! * 18 Unique Beans! * 120+ Hand-crafted levels! * Over 40 Planets to explore. * 5 Unique enemy types! * 5 unique bosses! * 2 Player Local Coop! * Bomb blocks! * Switches! * Hidden Treasure blocks!

Screenshots

Dome Keeper4 screens
Bean Wizard4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dome Keeper and Bean Wizard both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Bean Wizard's written reviews are positive against 57% of Dome Keeper's. Bean Wizard also leads on price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). Dome Keeper's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 7) and chart position (#38 vs #194). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Dome Keeper costs $9.99 and Bean Wizard $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bean Wizard holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dome Keeper has 46 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Dome Keeper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bean Wizard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dome Keeper ships an update every 10 days, Bean Wizard every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Dome Keeper versus Bean Wizard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDome KeeperBean Wizard
Price$9.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.1 (46 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#38 — better#194
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB272 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRaw FuryGoblinRunt Games LLC

Customer experience

Dome Keeper

All ratings43 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral19.6%
Negative23.5%

Bean Wizard

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dome Keeper

No in-app purchases

None

Bean Wizard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dome Keeper free?
Dome Keeper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bean Wizard free?
Bean Wizard costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dome Keeper or Bean Wizard?
Bean Wizard is rated higher. Dome Keeper averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Bean Wizard averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Dome Keeper or Bean Wizard have ads?
Neither Dome Keeper nor Bean Wizard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dome Keeper or Bean Wizard?
Dome Keeper ships an update every 10 days, and Bean Wizard every 5 days. Most recently, Dome Keeper was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bean Wizard on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, Dome Keeper or Bean Wizard?
Dome Keeper currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and Bean Wizard at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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