# Raider vs Dungeon Core

The clearest difference is ads: Raider at none against Dungeon Core's shown. Raider also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Raider against 4.5 for Dungeon Core. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 32 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Raider's written reviews are positive against 74% of Dungeon Core's.

Raider ships an update every 9 days, Dungeon Core every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raider | Dungeon Core |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raider/id993500630/reviews) | **[4.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-core-nuclear-abyss/id6504125883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 74.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 521 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Amir Lari](https://appshunter.io/developer/993500629) | [ULF FILIP KARLSSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742412788) |

## What reviewers say

### Raider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raider/id993500630)

Pilot a spacecraft through dangerous caverns, engaging in intense combat to infiltrate a mining installation and stop an invasion. Master evasive maneuvers, upgrade weapons, and explore ever-changing levels to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Turbo-charged piloting with evasive maneuvers, Ever-changing cavern levels, Crystal collection for high scores, Weapon power-ups, Infiltrate enemy installations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dungeon Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-core-nuclear-abyss/id6504125883)

Embark on a roguelite dungeon crawl as a radiation liquidator in a post-apocalyptic setting. Explore procedurally generated levels, battle mutants and bosses, and collect permanent upgrades to enhance your abilities as you descend to destroy the core.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated levels, Permanent upgrades, Item discovery, Mutant and boss battles, Diverse underground environments, Radiation liquidator role

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic gameplay and challenges
- 💡 Well-made, beat-in-a-day game
- ✨ Developed with love and attention to detail
- 💎 Little gem of a game
- 🎨 Very good pixel design and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Privacy concerns and slimy practices
- 🤔 Could use more content
- 📱 Would love to customize controls
- 📈 Wish for an update to expand
- 🚫 Can't listen to own music

**Reported bugs**

- Random dashing every now and then
- Occasional freezes
- 30-second unskippable ads
- Character keeps dashing in unwanted direction
- Game won't open

**Requested features**

- Opportunity to customise the layout of the controls
- Update to expand the game
- Premium option to disable ads
- Add co-op mode
- Make more games like this or a part two


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raider free?

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

### Is Dungeon Core free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Raider or Dungeon Core?

Dungeon Core is rated higher. Raider averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Dungeon Core averages 4.5 from 32 ratings.

### Do Raider or Dungeon Core have ads?

Dungeon Core shows ads; Raider does not.

### Which is updated more often, Raider or Dungeon Core?

Raider ships an update every 9 days, and Dungeon Core every 3 weeks. Most recently, Raider was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dungeon Core on October 24, 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.*