Portal vs DWARF®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Portal
Engage in a physics-based puzzle adventure across numerous test chambers. Each level presents unique objectives to challenge your problem-solving skills in this addictive game.
- Physics-based gameplay
- Multiple test chambers
- Varied level objectives
- Addictive puzzle solving
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Loosely base on the game Portal by Valve, this fun and addicting physics game takes you through many levels of test chambers, each with a different objective.
DWARF®
Embark on a kinetic stargazing adventure where physical movement is your key to victory. Compete in fast-paced, arcade-style challenges that get you on your feet and into the cosmos. Enjoy a fun, fair, and fresh experience with transparent pricing and no ads.
- Physical gameplay mechanics
- Arcade-style challenges
- Kinetic mobile gaming
- Retro cosmic aesthetic
- No ads or aggressive monetization
- Transparent pricing
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Embark on a kinetic stargazing adventure with DWARF, a groundbreaking mobile game where movement is your key to victory! Compete in fast-paced, arcade-style challenges that will get you on your feet and into the cosmos. Key Features: • Physical Gameplay: Forget button mashing! Move your body and your device to tilt, twist, turn, and track stars. • Retro Vibes: Immerse yourself in a beautiful arcade universe filled with constellations and cosmic sound effects. • Unique Kinetic Mechanics: DWARF introduces ‘kinetic mobile gaming,’ where physics drives your gameplay, making every move surprisingly rewarding. • Fun, Fair, and Fresh: No frustrating ads or aggressive monetization. Just pure fun as you compete for glory among the stars. Plus, transparent pricing. Why Play DWARF? Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself, connect with friends, or simply have fun, DWARF delivers a unique experience that gets your body moving while keeping you entertained. Reach for the stars and discover the joy of kinetic gaming today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DWARF® at 5.0 against Portal's 3.9. DWARF® also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Portal's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Portal sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and DWARF® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DWARF® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portal has 50 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Portal | DWARF® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (50 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charles Younger | Jubileague Inc. |
Customer experience
Portal
DWARF®
Bugs and requests
Portal
Reported bugs
9 issues- Platform moves with button click
- Seesaw puzzle impossible
- Companion cube moves with platform
- Blue portal not movable
- Game won't open level one
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- Can't click on levels
- Doesn't display correctly on iPhone 4
- Stuck on scene 2 level 13
- Some buttons don't work
Requested features
6 requests- Add Portal music
- Animate thrown objects
- Thin the turret
- Update the game
- Allow turning iPhone to control ball
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- Add actual Portal button sound
DWARF®
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Portal
- Tip the Developer - Small Tip$0.99
- Tip the Developer - Nice Tip!$1.99
- Tip the Developer - Generous Tip!$4.99
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- Tip the Developer - Amazing Tip!$9.99
DWARF®
- DWARF Unlimited Version$0.99
