# VelocityAE vs Duskfall

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VelocityAE at none against Duskfall's 13. VelocityAE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Duskfall's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 29). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duskfall sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. VelocityAE asks for nothing beyond the download.

VelocityAE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.5K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of VelocityAE's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

VelocityAE ships an update monthly, Duskfall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VelocityAE | Duskfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocityae/id968914195/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Artix Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/426700523) | [Viktor Domonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492040230) |

## What reviewers say

### VelocityAE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocityae/id968914195)

Pilot an 8-bit spaceship through a challenging, fast-paced arcade runner. Survive as long as possible, collect coins, and unlock new ships in this retro-style game with infinite lives and a classic soundtrack.

**Highlights:** 8-bit graphics, Classic arcade soundtrack, Simple tap controls, Gold coin collecting, Colorful geometry cubes, Infinite lives, Unlockable spaceships

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Duskfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

**Highlights:** Turn-based dungeon crawling, Strategic combat system, Fantasy world exploration, Hero customization and upgrades, Crafting and enchantment, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duskfall Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasons Tier 2 Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| 600 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1300 gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3000 gems | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| 7000 gems | $35.99 | one-time |
| 16000 gems | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great retro experience
- 🚀 Satisfying RPG/dungeon crawler
- 💡 Customizable character
- 👍 Good basic fun
- 👍 Impressive and interesting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sudden difficulty spike
- 🔒 Inventory paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable updates
- 🐛 Inventory management issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of hints

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing after purchases
- Doors/gates relocking after progress
- Clues not saved in quest log

**Requested features**

- More in-game purchase options
- More skill optimization
- Hint feature or help for stuck players
- Ability to see companion classes
- Ability to customize companions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VelocityAE free?

VelocityAE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Duskfall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VelocityAE or Duskfall?

VelocityAE is rated higher. VelocityAE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do VelocityAE or Duskfall have ads?

Duskfall shows ads; VelocityAE does not.

### Which is updated more often, VelocityAE or Duskfall?

VelocityAE ships an update monthly, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, VelocityAE was updated on October 7, 2026 and Duskfall on October 12, 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.*