# 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 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (95% vs 72%). Choices That Matter's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 433) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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.

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Choices That Matter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 433, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Choices That Matter's written reviews are positive against 95% of Eldrum's.

Choices That Matter ships an update every 2 months, Eldrum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## 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) | **[4.9 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 433 |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| 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-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537)

Embark on a dark fantasy text-based RPG where your decisions forge your path. Explore a war-torn world, uncover secrets, and shape your character's destiny through branching narratives and multiple endings. This immersive experience offers deep gameplay reminiscent of tabletop RPGs.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Nostalgic table-top RPG style, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings based on choices, Secrets to discover, High replayability

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $2.49 | one-time |
| Basic | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great story
- 👍 Immersive and engaging
- 🎨 Excellent visuals and atmosphere
- 📚 Detailed and well-written lore
- 🎮 Compelling gameplay with meaningful choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional combat balance issues
- 🕹️ Challenging combat system for some players
- 📱 Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent enemy shield/evasion chances
- Difficulty spikes in certain encounters

**Requested features**

- Sound effects for combat
- More content and story expansions


## 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 4.9 from 433 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 9 days. Most recently, Choices That Matter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Eldrum on October 27, 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.*