Comparison

VALKYRIE CONNECT vs Grimlight

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

Grimlight

Embark on an epic RPG adventure in a world threatened by shadowy entities. Summon legendary heroes from classic tales and folklore to battle the darkness. Strategize with unique weapon and item combinations to save the realm.

Highlights
  • Hero collection from classic tales
  • Anime-style character illustrations
  • Deep weapon and item customization
  • Strategic drag-and-drop combat
  • Engaging fairy tale storyline
Features
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Awaken to a new beginning in a world of dreams and fairy tales. [Grimlight] The world of Phantasia is filled with mystery and wonder but has been eroded away by the Dreamless, shadowy entities that seek to corrupt all living things and consume the world into the endless void. Even the Dominion lords who once defended the realms were corrupted and soon lost their reason and sanity. They are now mere shells of their former selves engulfed in madness and destruction. Only you, the Dreamer, can banish the darkness by calling upon heroes of legend through fragments of their past memories to save the world from endless ruin… ■A Story of Dreams and Fairy Tales■ Call upon epic heroes from classic stories, grim fairy tales, and folklore such as Alice, Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Snow White, and more! With the power of the Dreamstone, summon your allies and save the world of Phantasia from the mysterious and deadly Dreamless. ■Anime-Style Illustrations■ Unlock characters with gorgeous art from top anime-style illustrators. Listen to their voices and unlock their stories! ■Weapons and Tactics■ Plan your unique battle strategy with countless combinations of weapons, items, and Heroes. Acquire various weapons and items to customize and strengthen your heroes to make them even more powerful to attack and defend against the Dreamless onslaught for RPG survival. ■Simple and Easy Controls■ Deploy your heroes on the battlefield, and you're ready to start! Strategic combat with simple drag-and-drop controls. The right strategy and tactics can make the difference between victory and defeat. ■Official Links■ Official Website: https://grimlight.global/ Official Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/GrimlightEN

Screenshots

VALKYRIE CONNECT4 screens
Grimlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VALKYRIE CONNECT at 4.6 against Grimlight's 4.1. VALKYRIE CONNECT also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 61%) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 369). Grimlight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 11 one-off in-app purchases and Grimlight sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VALKYRIE CONNECT holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VALKYRIE CONNECT has 5.1K ratings behind it against 369, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of VALKYRIE CONNECT's written reviews are positive against 61% of Grimlight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VALKYRIE CONNECT ships an update every 2 weeks, Grimlight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
VALKYRIE CONNECT versus Grimlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVALKYRIE CONNECTGrimlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better4.1 (369 ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better60.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5.1K — better369
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#162 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB2.9 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAteam Entertainment Inc.EIGHT STUDIO (Korea)

Customer experience

VALKYRIE CONNECT

All ratings5,052 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews483 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative14.5%

Grimlight

All ratings369 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative28.8%

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

Grimlight

From 369 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Gorgeous art and character designs
  • 🎶 Excellent music and sound design
  • 📖 Intriguing story and lore
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🤝 Responsive and communicative developers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and server issues
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance problems
  • 🔑 Difficulty with account login and sign-in
  • 🔧 Lack of quality-of-life features
  • 💰 Gacha system with low pull rates

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

Grimlight

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Login and sign-in problems
  • Unresponsive or laggy UI
  • Progression and save data issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more playable characters and content updates
  • Improve stability and reduce technical issues
  • Implement more quality-of-life features
  • Increase rewards and resources for F2P players
  • Add more language support options

In-app purchases

11 purchases

VALKYRIE CONNECT

One-time11
  • Fistful of Diamonds$0.99
  • Quick Tickets x100$0.99
  • Armful of Diamonds$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Level Progress Pack From Lv 1$2.99
  • 30-Day Pass - Stamina$3.99
  • Level Progress Pack From Lv 11$4.99
  • 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
15 purchases

Grimlight

One-time15
  • Daily Keys$0.99
  • Daily Material$1.99
  • Phantasia Pack$1.99
Show 12 more
  • 장비 소환팩$2.99
  • 메르헨 소환 팩$2.99
  • White Rabbit Pack$2.99
  • Ginger Pack$2.99
  • 멤버십 카드$4.99
  • Aurora’s Gift Pack$6.99
  • 배틀패스$9.99
  • Lifetime Summon$14.99
  • 장비 소환 패키지$29.99
  • 메르헨 소환 패키지$29.99
  • 1680 젬$29.99
  • 6200 젬$99.99

Questions

Is VALKYRIE CONNECT free?
VALKYRIE CONNECT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grimlight free?
Grimlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VALKYRIE CONNECT or Grimlight?
VALKYRIE CONNECT is rated higher. VALKYRIE CONNECT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Grimlight averages 4.1 from 369 ratings.
Do VALKYRIE CONNECT or Grimlight have ads?
VALKYRIE CONNECT shows ads; Grimlight does not.
Which is updated more often, VALKYRIE CONNECT or Grimlight?
VALKYRIE CONNECT ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grimlight fortnightly. Most recently, VALKYRIE CONNECT was updated on October 1, 2026 and Grimlight on September 28, 2026.

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