# Downwell vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grimvalor at every 2 months against Downwell's every 9 months. Grimvalor also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (91% vs 80%). Downwell's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and chart position (#30 vs #101). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Downwell costs $2.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Downwell's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

Downwell ships an update every 9 months, Grimvalor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Downwell | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwell/id1032708262/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | #101 |
| Size | 80 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### Downwell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwell/id1032708262)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Casual, #81 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Venture into a dangerous well with special gun boots to collect gems and battle creatures. Discover shops for upgrades and uncover hidden riches in this procedurally generated action game. Each descent offers a unique challenge.

**Highlights:** Gun boots for combat and descent control, Procedurally generated levels, Shop for items and upgrades, Unique weapons and items, Simple, responsive three-button controls

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent retro visuals
- 🎶 Great chiptune soundtrack
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when switching apps
- 🔇 No option to mute sound effects
- 👆 Controls can be obstructed by fingers
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on iPhone 6s
- Performance issues on older iPads

**Requested features**

- Horizontal/landscape mode
- Ability to save progress
- More level/game mode variety
- Customizable controls


### Grimvalor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Adventure, #108 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Exploration of dark fantasy world, Epic boss fights, Stunning 3D visuals, Customizable touch controls, MFi controller support, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
- 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
- 🔍 Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Dodge not registering properly
- Crashes in New Game Plus
- Companion AI issues
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay bosses
- Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
- Expanded weapon and trinket selection
- New game plus improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Downwell free?

Downwell costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Downwell or Grimvalor?

Grimvalor is rated higher. Downwell averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Downwell or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither Downwell nor Grimvalor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Downwell or Grimvalor?

Downwell ships an update every 9 months, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Downwell was updated on October 19, 2026 and Grimvalor on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Downwell or Grimvalor?

Downwell currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Grimvalor at #101. 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.*