# Portal vs DWARF®

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portal | DWARF® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-a-ball/id879630976/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarf/id6572282479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charles Younger](https://appshunter.io/developer/805767204) | [Jubileague Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759065834) |

## What reviewers say

### Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-a-ball/id879630976)

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.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Multiple test chambers, Varied level objectives, Addictive puzzle solving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip the Developer - Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip the Developer - Nice Tip! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip the Developer - Generous Tip! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip the Developer - Amazing Tip! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for Portal fans
- 💡 Fun puzzle action
- 🚀 Good for iPhone
- ✨ Simple but good
- 🎮 Challenging physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😕 Not fun at all
- 🐛 Glitches on some levels
- 🤔 Choppy graphics
- 📉 Too hard too quickly
- 😵 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Platform moves with button click
- Seesaw puzzle impossible
- Companion cube moves with platform
- Blue portal not movable
- Game won't open level one

**Requested features**

- Add Portal music
- Animate thrown objects
- Thin the turret
- Update the game
- Allow turning iPhone to control ball


### DWARF®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarf/id6572282479)

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.

**Highlights:** Physical gameplay mechanics, Arcade-style challenges, Kinetic mobile gaming, Retro cosmic aesthetic, No ads or aggressive monetization, Transparent pricing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DWARF Unlimited Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Portal free?

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

### Is DWARF® free?

DWARF® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Portal or DWARF®?

DWARF® is rated higher. Portal averages 3.9 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while DWARF® averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Portal or DWARF® have ads?

Neither Portal nor DWARF® shows ads.

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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.*