# Alto's Adventure vs Dead Cells

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alto's Adventure at none against Dead Cells's 4. Alto's Adventure also leads on price ($4.99 vs $8.99). Dead Cells's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (88% vs 78%). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Alto's Adventure costs $4.99 and Dead Cells $8.99 up front. Dead Cells sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Alto's Adventure 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 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Alto's Adventure's written reviews are positive against 88% of Dead Cells's.

Alto's Adventure ships an update every 4 months, Dead Cells every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alto's Adventure | Dead Cells |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-adventure/id950812012/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #11 |
| Size | 276 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Snowman](https://appshunter.io/developer/524873456) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Alto's Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-adventure/id950812012)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Sports, #43 Top Paid · Action, #130 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Embark on an endless snowboarding journey across stunning alpine landscapes. Rescue llamas, perform tricks, and overcome obstacles in a visually captivating and tranquil experience. Discover unique characters and dynamic weather for a constantly evolving adventure.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Procedurally generated terrain, Dynamic lighting and weather, One-button trick system, Combo system, 180 handcrafted goals, Unique snowboarders

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌄 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Relaxing and soothing soundtrack
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and zen-like gameplay
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤕 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🔍 Obstacles can be hard to see
- 🤯 Wingsuit activation issues
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Achievements not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent performance and frame rate issues

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and customization options
- Introduce new gameplay modes or biomes
- Allow skipping of difficult challenges
- Improve visibility and readability of UI elements
- Provide more control over the wingsuit functionality


### Dead Cells

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Role Playing, #33 Top Paid · Action, #97 Top Paid · Games, #155 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 Alto's Adventure free?

Alto's Adventure costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dead Cells free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alto's Adventure or Dead Cells?

Dead Cells is rated higher. Alto's Adventure averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Dead Cells averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Alto's Adventure or Dead Cells have ads?

Neither Alto's Adventure nor Dead Cells shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alto's Adventure or Dead Cells?

Alto's Adventure ships an update every 4 months, and Dead Cells every 2 months. Most recently, Alto's Adventure was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dead Cells on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Alto's Adventure or Dead Cells?

Alto's Adventure currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Dead Cells at #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*