# Pendragon Rising vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is price: Eldrum at Free against Pendragon Rising's $4.99. Eldrum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 23 months). Pendragon Rising's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Eldrum is free to download; Pendragon Rising costs $4.99 up front. Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pendragon Rising asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pendragon Rising against 4.7 for Eldrum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 1.4K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Pendragon Rising's written reviews are positive against 87% of Eldrum's.

Pendragon Rising ships an update every 23 months, Eldrum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pendragon Rising | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendragon-rising/id1058157962/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Pendragon Rising

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendragon-rising/id1058157962)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic interactive medieval fantasy adventure where your choices shape the destiny of Britain. Play as Arthur or Arta, leading armies, forging alliances, and battling dark forces to claim the throne. Your decisions determine whether you become a legendary ruler or fall to the encroaching darkness.

**Highlights:** Interactive medieval fantasy novel, 112,000-word story, Player choice-driven narrative, Play as male or female, gay or straight, Command armies and forge alliances, Battle dark enemies and creatures

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Pendragon Rising free?

Pendragon Rising costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pendragon Rising or Eldrum?

Pendragon Rising is rated higher. Pendragon Rising averages 4.7 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Pendragon Rising or Eldrum have ads?

Pendragon Rising shows ads; Eldrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pendragon Rising or Eldrum?

Pendragon Rising ships an update every 23 months, and Eldrum every 9 days. Most recently, Pendragon Rising was updated on October 27, 2026 and Eldrum on October 21, 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.*