# The Pyraplex vs DYSMANTLE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Pyraplex at none against DYSMANTLE's 3. The Pyraplex also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99). DYSMANTLE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (469 vs 17). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Pyraplex costs $4.99 and DYSMANTLE $9.99 up front. DYSMANTLE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Pyraplex asks for nothing beyond the download.

DYSMANTLE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DYSMANTLE has 469 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of The Pyraplex's written reviews are positive against 75% of DYSMANTLE's.

The Pyraplex ships an update every 6 months, DYSMANTLE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pyraplex | DYSMANTLE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pyraplex/id919429622/reviews) | **[4.6 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dysmantle/id1403738209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **469** |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **75.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 54 MB | 905 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) |

## What reviewers say

### The Pyraplex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pyraplex/id919429622)

Build a magnificent pyramid and establish a thriving desert oasis. Attract diverse visitors, cultivate trade, and create amenities to enrich your culture and wealth. Manage resources and design with both form and function in mind to impress the Pyramid Association.

**Highlights:** Pyramid construction, Desert oasis management, Attract diverse visitors, Cultivate trade, Add amenities and handicrafts, Unearth hidden treasures, Annual evaluations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DYSMANTLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dysmantle/id1403738209)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Role Playing, #56 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore a post-apocalyptic world after emerging from a shelter. Gather resources by breaking objects, fight or evade creatures, and build outposts. Craft weapons, farm, hunt, and solve puzzles to uncover the island's mysteries and escape.

**Highlights:** Break objects for materials, Fight or evade creatures, Explore open world, Build outposts, Craft weapons and tools, Hunt and farm, Solve puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pets & Dungeons | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underworld | $4.99 | one-time |
| Doomsday | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Huge open world to explore
- 🔨 Satisfying destruction and crafting
- 👍 Engaging story and quests
- 🎮 Great controller support
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Repetitive enemy encounters
- 🗺️ Lack of fast travel options
- 💾 No cloud save support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when entering certain areas
- Audio issues like sound cutting out
- Progression-blocking bugs in DLC content
- Inconsistent controls and targeting system

**Requested features**

- Cloud save functionality
- More enemy and environmental variety
- Improved fast travel system
- Multiplayer co-op mode
- Ability to customize the player character


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pyraplex free?

The Pyraplex costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DYSMANTLE free?

DYSMANTLE costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Pyraplex or DYSMANTLE?

DYSMANTLE is rated higher. The Pyraplex averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while DYSMANTLE averages 4.6 from 469 ratings.

### Do The Pyraplex or DYSMANTLE have ads?

Neither The Pyraplex nor DYSMANTLE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Pyraplex or DYSMANTLE?

The Pyraplex ships an update every 6 months, and DYSMANTLE every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Pyraplex was updated on October 16, 2026 and DYSMANTLE on October 17, 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.*