Comparison

Sdorica vs Grimlight

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

Head to head
About

Sdorica

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure in this turn-based tactical RPG. Explore a vast world with a deep storyline, collect unique characters, and engage in strategic combat. Enjoy various game modes, including monster breeding and cooperative play.

Highlights
  • Fantasy tactical RPG gameplay
  • Massive, epic storyline with multiple seasons
  • Collect and build a team of unique characters
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Variety of game modes
  • Cooperative play with friends
Features
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【Fantasy Tactical RPG games】 Legend has it that the world was once pitch black and all that existed was a giant dragon. The dragon granted humans eternal life, but their freedom was deprived... Those enslaved have finally awakened. In search of hope and destiny, a knight named Vendacti clashed against fate, setting into motion a series of events that would forever change the structure of reality... 【Massive, Epic Storyline】 Sdorica has an enormous worldview and an unprecedented epic story with numerous episodes. Season one takes place in the Kingdom of the Sun, a nation that seems perfect on the outside...but where discord and darkness lurk within. Go on a journey that traverses an amazon-like forest, a magical Rune Academy, the over-taxed and oppressed Slums and more, to face betrayal, truth, and war. Season two opens up the neighboring Desert Kingdom, a country engulfed in the flames of war and a clash between the head of the temple and politicians in power. On which side does evil lie; and will goodness prevail? To add another layer of depth and feeling to the game, well-known Japanese voice actors provide the voices for the memorable characters of this story. 【Collect Magnificent Characters】 Collect all kinds of characters!! There’s Sophie, a character done in the Onmyoji style; Pang, the brawling tiger who hails from the East, Puggi, a flappy-happy, sometimes angry bird that thinks he’s the main character; Aosta, the arrogant, brainy Life Magic scientist who is well aware that he’s a genius. Plus tons more! Explore continent Vendacti with your favorite team and start building your favorite character! Follow the royal princess, Angelia, to protect the kingdom, or follow Leah, the demihuman with rabbit ears and enter the Rune Academy to learn rune magic! 【Variety of Unique Game Modes】 Sdorica is a classic fantasy turn based tactical RPG that uses the classic team combo of support, attacker, and tank. Remove the orbs strategically to cast spells, save the world, and achieve your fantasy. There are also casual game modes where you can breed adorable monsters, explore, and a cooperation system that allows you to fight along with friends and guild members. A fun and fascinating game experience awaits! ※Players can download this Tactical RPG game for free

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

Sdorica4 screens
Grimlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sdorica at 4.8 against Grimlight's 4.1. Sdorica also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 370) and review sentiment (72% vs 59%). Grimlight's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, ads, 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. Sdorica sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Grimlight 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

Sdorica holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sdorica has 7.6K ratings behind it against 370, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Sdorica's written reviews are positive against 59% of Grimlight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sdorica ships an update every 6 weeks, Grimlight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sdorica versus Grimlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSdoricaGrimlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.6K ratings) — better4.1 (370 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better58.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7.6K — better370
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.5 GB2.9 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedEIGHT STUDIO (Korea)

Customer experience

Sdorica

All ratings7,577 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews974 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral7.8%
Negative20.0%

Grimlight

All ratings370 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral10.6%
Negative30.5%

User reviews

Sdorica

From 7.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful art style and animations
  • 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and music
  • 🕹️ Unique and engaging gameplay
  • 📚 Compelling story and character development
  • 🆓 F2P friendly with no energy system

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Unclear progression and upgrade systems
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times and occasional crashes
  • 🌐 Lack of language options (no Spanish/Russian)

Grimlight

From 370 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

Sdorica

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to log in or recover account
  • Unresponsive UI and freezing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add auto-battle or skip function
  • Improve guild system and player interaction
  • Expand endgame content and replayability

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

10 purchases

Sdorica

One-time10
  • Commemorative Bookmark Box$0.99
  • Soul Gathering Chest$2.99
  • Prosperous Bookmark Box$3.99
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  • Reincarnation Chest$4.99
  • Desert Peddler's Chest$7.99
  • Memory Chest$9.99
  • 150 Paid Crystals$14.99
  • 300 Paid Crystals$29.99
  • 550 Paid Crystals$54.99
  • 800 Paid Crystals$79.99
10 purchases

Grimlight

One-time10
  • Daily Keys$0.99
  • 장비 소환팩$2.99
  • 메르헨 소환 팩$2.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
  • 6200 젬$99.99

Questions

Is Sdorica free?
Sdorica 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, Sdorica or Grimlight?
Sdorica is rated higher. Sdorica averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Grimlight averages 4.1 from 370 ratings.
Do Sdorica or Grimlight have ads?
Neither Sdorica nor Grimlight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sdorica or Grimlight?
Sdorica ships an update every 6 weeks, and Grimlight fortnightly. Most recently, Sdorica was updated on November 6, 2026 and Grimlight on November 5, 2026.

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