Comparison

Station vs Dronefall

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

Head to head
About

Station

Survive a catastrophic accident on a space station overrun by monsters. Unravel the mystery, battle creatures, solve puzzles, and customize your character to reclaim control. Each playthrough offers a unique roguelike challenge.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Challenging enemy and boss battles
  • Quests and puzzles
  • Character customization and progression
  • Engaging storyline and atmosphere
  • Roguelike replayability
Features
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Earth is no longer enough for humanity. An international corporation launches the ambitious "Station" project aimed at colonizing a new planet with pioneering settlers. But a catastrophic accident has turned the space station into a deadly trap filled with mysterious creatures and lethal monsters. You are one of the few survivors. Can you unravel the mystery behind the disaster, survive the horrors of the station, and reclaim control? GAME FEATURES: Infinite Replayability and Roguelike Experience Procedurally generated levels ensure that each run is a unique test of your skills and strategies. Epic Battles and Hardcore Survival A vast variety of enemies and challenging boss battles will constantly push you to upgrade your weapons, skills, and gear. Quests, Puzzles, and RPG Elements Test your logical skills by solving puzzles and uncovering the station's storyline secrets. Deep Character Customization and Progression Level up your character, unlock new abilities, and create unique builds with various weapons, armor, and equipment. Engaging Storyline and Atmosphere Immerse yourself in an intense narrative filled with unexpected twists as you explore the dark secrets of the station. Download now and embark on an epic space adventure where survival depends entirely on you! © 2026 IGN Solutions FZCO

About

Dronefall

Lead a hero and a squad of robots in real-time combat against hordes of enemies. Rescue allies, defeat bosses, and upgrade your team to survive relentless challenges. Develop your strategy and grow stronger between battles to conquer the campaign and unlock survival mode.

Highlights
  • Real-time hero and robot squad combat
  • Rescue and recruit robots with unique abilities
  • Strategic squad upgrades and permanent bonuses
  • Boss battles with distinct attack patterns
  • Campaign and Survival modes
  • Portrait mode gameplay
Features
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Dronefall is a real-time survival action game where you lead a hero and a squad of robots against relentless enemy hordes. Rescue new allies, defeat powerful bosses, and build a team that fits your playstyle. FIGHT THROUGH THE CAMPAIGN Take on missions built around survival, defense, and rescue. Defeat guardians, collect keys, and free robots to expand your roster. From holding the line to fighting your way to extraction, every mission puts your squad to the test. BUILD YOUR STRATEGY IN BATTLE Earn experience and choose how your squad grows. Recruit robots, unlock their special abilities, or strengthen the entire team. Combine flamethrowers, explosive mines, energy shields, and more to handle the threats ahead. GROW STRONGER BETWEEN RUNS Build a squad of up to six robots. Spend coins and fragments to upgrade your drones, and unlock permanent bonuses in the technology tree. TAKE ON SURVIVAL Complete the campaign to unlock Survival mode. Challenge the horde again, defeat bosses, earn trophies, and collect rewards along the Trophy Road. WHAT YOU DO • Lead your hero and robot squad in real-time combat • Rescue robots with distinct weapons and abilities • Choose personal abilities and squad-wide upgrades • Face bosses with different attack patterns • Develop your team between battles • Play in portrait mode with clear objectives and guided onboarding Your next squad starts with the robots you rescue.

Screenshots

Station4 screens
Dronefall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Station at 83% against Dronefall's 25%. Station also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8). Dronefall's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Station sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Dronefall asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Station holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Station's written reviews are positive against 25% of Dronefall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Station ships an update fortnightly, Dronefall every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Station versus Dronefall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStationDronefall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size820 MB384 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperIGN SolutionsAndrey Korotkov

Customer experience

Station

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Dronefall

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Station

One-time10
  • Starter Kit$0.99
  • Electro Magnet$4.99
  • Fast Pumping Kit$4.99
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  • Katana$5.99
  • Robot Guard$12.99
  • Absolute Power Kit$14.99
  • Lazer Gun$17.99
  • 40 Key Cards$19.99
  • Deputy Captain$24.99
  • 110 Key Cards$49.99
None

Dronefall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Station free?
Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dronefall free?
Dronefall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Station or Dronefall?
Station is rated higher. Station averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Dronefall averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Station or Dronefall have ads?
Both Station and Dronefall show ads.
Which is updated more often, Station or Dronefall?
Station ships an update fortnightly, and Dronefall every 3 weeks. Most recently, Station was updated on November 12, 2026 and Dronefall on November 10, 2026.

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