# Inferno 2 vs Dead Cells

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inferno 2 at none against Dead Cells's 4. Inferno 2 also leads on price ($2.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15). Dead Cells's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 145) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Inferno 2 costs $2.99 and Dead Cells $8.99 up front. Dead Cells sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Inferno 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dead Cells holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells has 12K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Inferno 2's written reviews are positive against 88% of Dead Cells's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Inferno 2 ships an update every 8 months, Dead Cells every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inferno 2 | Dead Cells |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inferno-2/id888166669/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 145 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 88.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 73 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Radiangames](https://appshunter.io/developer/499624086) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Inferno 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inferno-2/id888166669)

Engage in intense twin-stick action in this sequel to a critically-acclaimed RPG/shooter. Explore over 80 levels with a vast arsenal of weapons, extensive upgrades, and challenging enemies. Experience customizable controls and multiple difficulty settings for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** 80+ atmospheric levels, Extensive weapon arsenal and upgrade system, Customizable touch controls and MFi controller support, Multiple difficulty levels, New Game+ mode, Over 50 enemy types, Secrets to discover

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning retro-style graphics with Tron aesthetic
- 🎵 Excellent electronic soundtrack and audio design
- ⚡ Smooth, fluid controls and mechanics
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive enemy variety and level design
- 🎮 Controls feel tight for some players
- 😴 Can become monotonous after extended play
- 📱 UI scaling issues on smaller devices (iPhone, iPad mini)
- 🎮 Too many touch-based inputs causing confusion

**Reported bugs**

- UI display scaling issues on iPad mini and smaller screens
- Screen positioning problems with notch and home bar interference
- MFi controller not working despite claimed support
- Missile button non-functional in special missions
- Audio/music not playing after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More enemy ship variety (crab-style, motherships)
- Level selection/replay functionality
- Survival/wave mode
- More boss battle variants with progressive difficulty


### Dead Cells

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Role Playing, #35 Top Paid · Action, #103 Top Paid · Games, #169 Top Paid (US App Store)

Explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle as a failed alchemic experiment. Master frantic 2D combat with a variety of weapons and skills against dangerous foes. Death is not the end; learn from each attempt to progress through this roguevania action platformer.

**Highlights:** Roguevania exploration, Frantic 2D action combat, Nonlinear progression, Permadeath with learning, Unlockable weapons and skills, DLC content packs

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Bad Seed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fatal Falls | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Queen and the Sea | $3.99 | one-time |
| Return to Castlevania | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 💎 High-quality graphics
- 🎮 Great controller support
- 🔥 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Lack of custom mode
- 📱 Finicky touch controls
- 🔇 No background music support

**Reported bugs**

- Saves not compatible across platforms
- Texture and graphical issues on some devices
- Persistent memory leaks causing performance drops

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support
- Implement cross-save functionality
- Introduce online multiplayer mode
- Optimize for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inferno 2 free?

Inferno 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dead Cells free?

Dead Cells costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Inferno 2 or Dead Cells?

Dead Cells is rated higher. Inferno 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Dead Cells averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Inferno 2 or Dead Cells have ads?

Neither Inferno 2 nor Dead Cells shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inferno 2 or Dead Cells?

Inferno 2 ships an update every 8 months, and Dead Cells every 2 months. Most recently, Inferno 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dead Cells on October 29, 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.*