# Only One vs Dawngeon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dawngeon at none against Only One's 10. Dawngeon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Only One's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 124) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Only One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Dawngeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Only One against 4.6 for Dawngeon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Only One has 6.3K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Only One's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dawngeon's.

Only One ships an update weekly, Dawngeon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Only One | Dawngeon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403/reviews)** | [4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawngeon/id1608444995/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 84.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ernest Szoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/538675054) | [Mid-Pacific Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/911231109) |

## What reviewers say

### Only One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403)

Engage in an epic arena-style sword fighting game where you push waves of enemies off a sky pillar to survive. Master physics-based combat, utilize magical abilities, and upgrade your character to overcome over 90 waves and 9 bosses. Choose from multiple character classes and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Physics-based sword combat, Parry and shield mechanics, Character upgrades and abilities, Multiple character classes, Over 90 waves and 9 bosses, Endless Battle mode, Gamepad support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Valkyrie | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assassin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dwarf | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barbarian | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Power | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Power | $5.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Power | $9.99 | one-time |
| 26000 Power | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Only One | $19.99 | one-time |
| 64000 Power | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 💎 Great value for free game
- 🎮 Nostalgic pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Joystick issues and control bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Slow character movement

**Reported bugs**

- Joystick stops working randomly
- Purchases not restoring after reinstall
- Stuck in certain levels due to bugs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More enemy and level variety
- Ability to unlock characters without paying
- Improved save/restore functionality


### Dawngeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawngeon/id1608444995)

Explore procedurally generated dungeons in this pixel art RPG. Master dual-joystick controls to fight monsters, gather resources, and uncover a post-apocalyptic story with multiple endings. This indie title offers a deep gameplay experience with a compelling narrative.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated dungeons, Dual-joystick controls, Crafting and cooking, Exploration and combat, Post-apocalyptic story, Multiple endings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing art style/animation
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 📚 Interesting story mode
- 💎 High-quality game for free
- 👍 Well-crafted and expertly made

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Story is a bit short/shallow
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- ⏳ Long title screen
- 🤏 Tiny text, accessibility issues
- 🕹️ Poor joystick positioning

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load/run on older iPhones
- Game crashes or refreshes progress
- Lost gold coins/progress after update
- Language changed to Korean after update
- Game not saving progress between floors/sessions

**Requested features**

- Add arena/boss fight mode
- Controller support
- Endless mode
- Multiplayer game mode
- More save points/better save system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Only One free?

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

### Is Dawngeon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Only One or Dawngeon?

Only One is rated higher. Only One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Dawngeon averages 4.6 from 124 ratings.

### Do Only One or Dawngeon have ads?

Only One shows ads; Dawngeon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Only One or Dawngeon?

Only One ships an update weekly, and Dawngeon fortnightly. Most recently, Only One was updated on October 16, 2026 and Dawngeon on October 8, 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.*