# Neon Chrome vs Dust

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dust at none against Neon Chrome's 1. Dust also leads on chart position (#173 vs unranked) and ratings volume (951 vs 226). Neon Chrome's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Neon Chrome costs $6.99 and Dust $5.99 up front. Neon Chrome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dust asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Neon Chrome against 4.7 for Dust. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 226 and 951 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Neon Chrome's written reviews are positive against 77% of Dust's.

Neon Chrome ships an update every 2 months, Dust every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neon Chrome | Dust |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-chrome/id981035758/reviews) | **[4.7 (951 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dust-an-elysian-tail/id1020962158/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 226 | **951** |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 217 MB | 917 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) | [Humble Hearts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020962157) |

## What reviewers say

### Neon Chrome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-chrome/id981035758)

Experience an infinite twin-stick top-down shooter with procedurally generated levels and a destructible environment. Choose your character, fight through endless waves of enemies, and improve your skills with persistent RPG-like character development.  It's a challenging loop of fight, die, and repeat.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated levels, Destructible environment, Persistent character development, Diverse enemy types, Cybernetic enhancement perks, Unlockable abilities and weapons

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neon Chrome Arena | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay loop
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 🎨 Stylish visuals and atmosphere
- 🎮 Great with controllers
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🔇 Repetitive voice lines

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in corners
- Loot getting stuck in objects

**Requested features**

- Customizable controls
- Difficulty settings
- Coop multiplayer
- Save sync across devices


### Dust

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dust-an-elysian-tail/id1020962158)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an action-adventure in a hand-painted world as a mysterious warrior. Master a fluid combat system, explore a vast open world, and uncover your past. Features a fully voiced cast and an award-winning soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Hand-painted world, Fluid combat system, Expansive open world, Fully voiced storyline, Nonlinear platforming, Gamepad support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Stunning visuals and animations
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🎨 Beautiful hand-drawn art style
- 🎬 Excellent voice acting and soundtrack
- 🕹️ Satisfying and challenging combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of optimization for larger screens
- ⏱️ Main story can be completed relatively quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during cutscenes
- Screen resolution issues on certain devices
- Audio clipping during intense combat

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Difficulty settings
- Expanded post-game content
- Sequel or additional chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neon Chrome free?

Neon Chrome costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Dust free?

Dust costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Neon Chrome or Dust?

Dust is rated higher. Neon Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Dust averages 4.7 from 951 ratings.

### Do Neon Chrome or Dust have ads?

Neither Neon Chrome nor Dust shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neon Chrome or Dust?

Neon Chrome ships an update every 2 months, and Dust every 6 months. Most recently, Neon Chrome was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dust on October 26, 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.*