# App for Dark Tower vs Crashlands 2

The clearest difference is price: App for Dark Tower at Free against Crashlands 2's $9.99. App for Dark Tower also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Crashlands 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

App for Dark Tower is free to download; Crashlands 2 costs $9.99 up front. App for Dark Tower sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Crashlands 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crashlands 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crashlands 2 has 943 ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of App for Dark Tower's written reviews are positive against 94% of Crashlands 2's.

App for Dark Tower ships an update fortnightly, Crashlands 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App for Dark Tower | Crashlands 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-for-dark-tower/id806256398/reviews) | **[4.9 (943 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 111 | **943** |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **93.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#65** |
| Size | 109 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Floyd Resler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143629930) | [Butterscotch Shenanigans, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555152469) |

## What reviewers say

### App for Dark Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-for-dark-tower/id806256398)

Experience a classic board game anytime, anywhere with this digital adaptation. It recreates the original game's sounds and graphics, allowing you to play the entire game on your device, even without the physical board. An iPad version includes an on-screen scorecard.

**Highlights:** Play classic board game digitally, Original sounds and graphics, Replace physical game tower, On-screen scorecard (iPad), Play anytime, anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enemies & Helpers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Faithful recreation of original 1980s board game
- 🔊 Authentic sound effects and music from original
- 📱 Allows play without broken physical tower
- 🎨 Preserves original artwork and visual design
- ⏱️ Quick games playable in 15-20 minutes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ⚠️ Network error popups blocking gameplay
- 🎮 Game balance issues (winning too easily)
- 💰 Excessive gold rewards compared to original
- 🎯 Combat mechanics feel unbalanced

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Crashes when rotating device orientation
- Crashes when clicking move button
- Crashes when restoring saved games
- Network error popup appears constantly

**Requested features**

- Score tracking based on move count
- Online multiplayer with friends
- Persistent save feature across app closures
- Infinity Game Table version
- Virtual scorecards for physical board play


### Crashlands 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Paid · Role Playing, #126 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure as an intergalactic trucker stranded on an alien planet. Explore a dynamic world, craft unique weapons and gadgets, build a home, and befriend its inhabitants and creatures. Uncover the mysteries of the planet and fight to make things right.

**Highlights:** Explore a dynamic alien world, Craft gadgets, elixirs, and weapons, Mix-and-match combat playstyles, Construct and customize a home, Build friendships with alien characters, Raise and train adorable pets, Uncover planet mysteries

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fun and addicting
- 👍 Fantastic, actual game
- 👍 Wonderful improvement on the first game
- 👍 Perfection - Once Again!
- 👍 The best game on the App Store. Full stop.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black screen when entering world

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen when entering world
- Crashes to iPad Home Screen

**Requested features**

- Add a feature that helps with missions, like giving hints
- Add a feature to easily switch between equipment sets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App for Dark Tower free?

App for Dark Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crashlands 2 free?

Crashlands 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, App for Dark Tower or Crashlands 2?

Crashlands 2 is rated higher. App for Dark Tower averages 4.6 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Crashlands 2 averages 4.9 from 943 ratings.

### Do App for Dark Tower or Crashlands 2 have ads?

Neither App for Dark Tower nor Crashlands 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, App for Dark Tower or Crashlands 2?

App for Dark Tower ships an update fortnightly, and Crashlands 2 weekly. Most recently, App for Dark Tower was updated on October 23, 2026 and Crashlands 2 on October 27, 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.*