# Choices That Matter vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is ads: Eldrum at none against Choices That Matter's shown. Eldrum also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 72%). Choices That Matter's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Choices That Matter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Choices That Matter against 4.7 for Eldrum. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Choices That Matter's written reviews are positive against 86% of Eldrum's.

Choices That Matter ships an update every 2 months, Eldrum every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Choices That Matter | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choices-that-matter/id1004909104/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tin Man Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/318996102) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Choices That Matter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choices-that-matter/id1004909104)

Engage in epic text-based adventures with branching narratives. Explore vast worlds, make critical decisions, and uncover mysteries in multiple unique story arcs. Your choices shape the outcome of each unforgettable journey.

**Highlights:** Epic text-based adventures, Branching narratives, Multiple story arcs, Player choice impacts story, Community statistics, Weekly story updates

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Choice Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Their Heroes Were Lost Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| And The Sun Went Out Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Their Souls Were Eaten Pass | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and well-written stories
- 💡 Impactful choices that affect the story
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and loading
- 👍 Immersive experience
- 👍 Inclusive representation of characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistencies in the story
- 🔍 Lack of context or backstory for some choices
- 🔍 Repetitive or confusing story elements
- 🔍 Frequent ads interrupting the experience
- 💰 Paywall for continued access to stories

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes when trying to access new story content
- Apple Watch integration issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to reread past story segments
- More detailed statistics on choices made
- Expansion of romance/relationship content
- Increased frequency of story updates


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077)

Embark on a text-based RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative. Explore a world of warring factions, gather equipment, and develop your character. Discover secrets and multiple endings in this immersive interactive fiction.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings, Over 8 hours of playtime, Secrets to discover, Supports phones and tablets, Accessible for blind/low-vision players

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive story and world-building
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and music
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay with meaningful choices
- 🔍 Lots of secrets and replayability
- 💰 Fair pricing model (one-time purchase)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of guidance/hints can be frustrating
- 🕰️ Relatively short main story
- 🤖 Combat system could use more depth
- 🔄 Limited ability to revisit previous areas

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional softlocks/progression blockers
- Typos and minor text issues

**Requested features**

- More content/story expansions
- Ability to carry over progress/decisions to sequels
- Additional languages (e.g., Russian, Spanish)
- Improved inventory/save management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Choices That Matter free?

Choices That Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Choices That Matter or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. Choices That Matter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Choices That Matter or Eldrum have ads?

Choices That Matter shows ads; Eldrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Choices That Matter or Eldrum?

Choices That Matter ships an update every 2 months, and Eldrum every 10 days. Most recently, Choices That Matter was updated on September 22, 2026 and Eldrum on September 22, 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.*