# Sorcery! 4 vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is price: Eldrum at Free against Sorcery! 4's $4.99. Eldrum also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 86). Sorcery! 4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Eldrum is free to download; Sorcery! 4 costs $4.99 up front. Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sorcery! 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sorcery! 4 against 4.7 for Eldrum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 1.4K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Sorcery! 4's written reviews are positive against 87% of Eldrum's.

Sorcery! 4 ships an update every 2 months, Eldrum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sorcery! 4 | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-4/id1126935885/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 447 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [inkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Sorcery! 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-4/id1126935885)

Embark on an epic open-world narrative adventure in a cursed citadel filled with monsters, traps, and magic. Explore a hand-drawn 3D world, make thousands of choices that shape your story, and master new spells. Your decisions, disguises, and interactions with characters will lead to multiple endings.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Dynamic storytelling, Thousands of choices, Disguise system, Magic spellcasting, Multiple endings, Swindlestones mini-game

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Deep and interesting story
- ✨ Beautifully reimagined and engaging
- 💯 Developers innovate and entertain
- 🌟 Best one of the four
- 👍 Great conclusion to a great series

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Frustrating without rewind
- 🔁 Punishing repetition
- 🤔 Questionable choice to disable rewind
- 😵 Tedious grinding ensues
- 😭 Spoils the fun of the game

**Reported bugs**

- Can't move on in the game
- Final ending underwhelming

**Requested features**

- Choice of language at the start
- Option to enable rewind mechanic
- Beginner/weakling mode with rewind
- Limited number of rewinds
- More help or tutorial for new players


### 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 Sorcery! 4 free?

Sorcery! 4 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, Sorcery! 4 or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. Sorcery! 4 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Sorcery! 4 or Eldrum have ads?

Neither Sorcery! 4 nor Eldrum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sorcery! 4 or Eldrum?

Sorcery! 4 ships an update every 2 months, and Eldrum every 9 days. Most recently, Sorcery! 4 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Eldrum on October 12, 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.*