Comparison

VALKYRIE CONNECT vs GrandChase

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VALKYRIE CONNECT

Engage in strategic party creation and quick battles in this hit RPG. Team up with other players in real-time co-op battles against massive bosses, and unleash powerful, screen-filling attacks. Collect and customize unique characters, each with their own story, to create your ultimate party.

Highlights
  • Strategic party creation
  • Quick battles
  • Real-time co-op battles
  • Limit Burst attacks
  • Character customization
  • Collect unique characters
Features
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This hit RPG rocketed to the top of the Japanese charts, and now it's taking the world by storm! Download for FREE today and find out why! [GAME FEATURES] ■Strategic Party Creation & Quick Battles! Create strategic party combinations and run quick, easy-to-control battles perfect for mobile devices! ■Intense Co-Op Connect Battles! Battle alongside other players in real time to take down massive bosses in Connect Battles! ■Amazing Graphics & Limit Burst Attacks! Activate Limit Burst attacks and watch your enemies turn to ash with epic screen-filling attack animations! ■Power Up Your Characters & Customize Them with Gear! After powering up your tank, will you give him the gear he needs to become an unstoppable wall? Or maybe you'd prefer to boost his speed and attack to make him a well-rounded warrior. Make your party uniquely yours! ■Collect Unique Characters -- Each with Their Own Story! Unlock a huge cast of characters, each with strengths and weaknesses, and power up the ones that suit your playstyle! Immerse yourself in the fantasy world of Valkyrie Connect by getting to know each character through their individual stories! [Price] Free to play (in-app purchases available) [Supported Devices] iOS 15.0.0 and higher *We are unable to support or compensate for use on devices outside of those that are officially supported. *A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for the optimal Valkyrie Connect experience. *Before playing Valkyrie Connect please read the End User License Agreement, which can be accessed from the in-game menu.

About

GrandChase

Embark on an epic mobile RPG adventure, building a dream team of over 100 heroes. Engage in challenging solo quests, join guilds, and battle friends in cooperative or competitive modes. Experience strategic combat with intuitive controls and a compelling storyline.

Highlights
  • Collect over 100 unique heroes and pets
  • Engage in strategic tap-and-drag combat
  • Experience a rich, written storyline
  • Compete in PVP battles
  • Cooperate in Dual Raids
  • Upgrade, evolve, and awaken heroes
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■■■■■Continue The CHASE!■■■■■ Join over 2 Million Chasers in the game that is taking over the globe! Find out for yourself why people are joining the Chase in a game the takes you on an adventure that you used to only be able to find on your PC! Build out your perfect Dream Team from over 100 heroes both new and old, and take them through multiple challenges in this Epic Mobile RPG! A game for the true RPG fan, immerse yourself in the brilliantly written storyline and grow your party members as you battle through the different modes for solo play. You can also join a guild, make friends, fight alongside others in Dual Raids, and even fight against other Chasers in PVP! This is a game that you just can’t put down! See for yourself why this game is being rated so high by players and has ranked “Top 10 RPG Game” in 25 countries! Download NOW and begin your adventure TODAY! ▶ Just Tap & Drag! ◀ Command your party with easy to use controls! ▶ Your decision changes the flow of battle ◀ Whether it’s skill timing, order, coordinates, or directions, it’s YOU that will change the flow of battle! ▶ Gather and Slay! ◀ Experience real action on mobile! Feel the satisfaction of gathering more than 100 monsters and then slaying them all at once! ▶ Enjoyed by 20 million people, the king of RPG has returned! ◀ The great chase to pursue Kaze’aze across dimensions begins yet again! This is the official sequel to the free to play online pc game, GrandChase which was enjoyed by 20 million users around the world! ▶ Collect Countless unique Heroes! ◀ All new characters have been added along with the original cast from GrandChase! With over 100 different heroes plus multiple pets to collect You can mix and match to assemble your own unique team! ▶ Different Modes! Different Play! ◀ Upgrade, evolve, prestige, and awaken! Assemble your party of 4 plus pets for different modes and contents! *Official Site https://www.grandchase.net/ *Official Community http://www.facebook.com/GrandChaseGlobal *Discord Community https://discord.gg/grandchase *YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/GrandChaseG *Customer Support grandchase_na@kog.oqupie.com *Privacy Policy https://www.grandchase.net/privacypolicy_en.html *Terms of Use https://www.grandchase.net/terms_en.html

Screenshots

VALKYRIE CONNECT4 screens
GrandChase4 screens

Verdict

The call

VALKYRIE CONNECT and GrandChase both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of VALKYRIE CONNECT's written reviews are positive against 71% of GrandChase's. VALKYRIE CONNECT also leads on chart position (#183 vs unranked). GrandChase's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VALKYRIE CONNECT sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and GrandChase sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for VALKYRIE CONNECT against 4.7 for GrandChase. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.1K and 5.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of VALKYRIE CONNECT's written reviews are positive against 71% of GrandChase's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VALKYRIE CONNECT ships an update every 2 weeks, GrandChase monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
VALKYRIE CONNECT versus GrandChase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVALKYRIE CONNECTGrandChase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.1K ratings)4.7 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews — better70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5.1K5.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#183 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB256 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperAteam Entertainment Inc.KOG co., Ltd

Customer experience

VALKYRIE CONNECT

All ratings5,054 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,186 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative11.6%

GrandChase

All ratings5,365 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews1,005 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative22.7%

User reviews

VALKYRIE CONNECT

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 💎 Generous free rewards
  • 🎨 Excellent character designs
  • 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer modes
  • 🌟 Frequent events and collaborations

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🎲 Abysmal summoning rates
  • 🕰️ Slow progression for F2P players
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency on drop rates
  • 🤖 Unmoderated chat with inappropriate content

GrandChase

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Generous free-to-play model
  • 🎨 Appealing character designs
  • 📚 Engaging story and lore
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable combat system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Concerns about account security
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression for free players
  • 🤖 Overpowered auto-play features

Bugs and requests

VALKYRIE CONNECT

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and loading issues
  • Data transfer and account recovery problems
  • Bugs with certain game modes and features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved summoning system with better rates
  • More accessible ways to earn premium currency
  • Offline/single-player content
  • Better character balancing and meta diversity
  • Improved chat moderation and filtering

GrandChase

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game freezes after updates
  • Accounts being randomly deleted or blocked
  • Inability to log in or download game data
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices
  • Incorrect or missing translation of text

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Chinese/other language support
  • Improve customer support responsiveness
  • Implement manual control options
  • Introduce more PvE content and events
  • Allow players to choose specific heroes

In-app purchases

10 purchases

VALKYRIE CONNECT

One-time10
  • Fistful of Diamonds$0.99
  • Quick Tickets x100$0.99
  • Armful of Diamonds$2.99
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  • Level Progress Pack From Lv 1$2.99
  • 30-Day Pass - Stamina$3.99
  • Pouch of Diamonds$9.99
  • Sack of Diamonds$24.99
  • Chest of Diamonds$39.99
  • Jarl's Chest of Diamonds$79.99
  • Super Diamond Packs (Mega)$79.99
10 purchases

GrandChase

One-time10
  • Privilege Pack 1$0.99
  • The Giving Tree Package 1$0.99
  • Gem+Royal Summon Package$0.99
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  • Gold Package$2.99
  • Privilege Pack 2$2.99
  • Gem Package$2.99
  • Chaser Open Ticket$7.99
  • Energy Supply Package$7.99
  • Special Energy Package (Pr$8.99
  • Weekly Lucky Package3$9.99

Questions

Is VALKYRIE CONNECT free?
VALKYRIE CONNECT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrandChase free?
GrandChase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VALKYRIE CONNECT or GrandChase?
GrandChase is rated higher. VALKYRIE CONNECT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while GrandChase averages 4.7 from 5.4K ratings.
Do VALKYRIE CONNECT or GrandChase have ads?
Both VALKYRIE CONNECT and GrandChase show ads.
Which is updated more often, VALKYRIE CONNECT or GrandChase?
VALKYRIE CONNECT ships an update every 2 weeks, and GrandChase monthly. Most recently, VALKYRIE CONNECT was updated on November 8, 2026 and GrandChase on November 7, 2026.

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