# Hyperburner vs Dead Cells

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hyperburner at none against Dead Cells's 4. Hyperburner also leads on price ($2.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15). Dead Cells's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 55 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Dead Cells holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Cells has 12K ratings behind it against 822, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Hyperburner's written reviews are positive against 89% of Dead Cells's.

Hyperburner ships an update every 55 months, Dead Cells every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hyperburner | Dead Cells |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperburner/id982763237/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-cells/id1389752090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 822 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 55 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #118 | **#10** |
| Size | 205 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bad Potion PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/687051817) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Hyperburner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperburner/id982763237)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Pilot a high-speed spaceship through challenging courses in a distant solar system. Master unique zones, unlock new ships, and compete on leaderboards in this responsive space flier designed for mobile play.

**Highlights:** High-speed space flying, Responsive free-steering controls, Seven unique zones with five stages each, Endless-mode leaderboards, Unlockable new ships, Instant respawns

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 🔥 Exhilarating and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Simple but addictive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Difficulty in seeing obstacles at times
- 🕰️ Levels can feel repetitive or too short
- 🚫 Lack of support for newer devices
- 🤢 Flashing effects causing discomfort

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches in later levels or endless mode
- Inconsistent hit detection or collision issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and zones to explore
- Additional ships or customization options
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features
- Difficulty settings or progression system
- Support for VR or motion controls


### Dead Cells

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Role Playing, #30 Top Paid · Action, #100 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 Hyperburner free?

Hyperburner 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, Hyperburner or Dead Cells?

Dead Cells is rated higher. Hyperburner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Dead Cells averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Hyperburner or Dead Cells have ads?

Neither Hyperburner nor Dead Cells shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hyperburner or Dead Cells?

Hyperburner ships an update every 55 months, and Dead Cells every 2 months. Most recently, Hyperburner was updated on October 11, 2026 and Dead Cells on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hyperburner or Dead Cells?

Hyperburner currently peaks at #118 in the App Store charts, and Dead Cells at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*