Comparison

Lifeline vs Eldrum

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

Head to head
About

Lifeline

An interactive horror game where your choices determine a woman's survival in a mysterious facility. Guide her through dark hallways and make critical decisions to help her escape an unknown threat.

Highlights
  • Interactive horror experience
  • Branching narrative choices
  • Real-time heart-rate monitor feedback
  • Multi-platform play (phone, Apple Watch)
  • Multiple language support
Features
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The Lifeline series takes a terrifying turn in this interactive horror experience. Every decision you make could help Wynn to safety, or lead her to an untimely end. Something has gone horribly wrong... Venture deep into a mysterious scientific facility, where a woman named Wynn has just woken up strapped to a hospital bed. She doesn't remember what happened to her - all she knows right now is that she has to get out of this place. And her only link to the outside world... is YOU! Help Wynn navigate creepy darkened hallways as the shrieks of something inhuman get closer... In this thrilling interactive horror experience, your choices shape the story and ultimately decide Wynn's fate! • A truly immersive horror experience! • The Green Series continues with a terrifying twist! • Written by award-winning author Daryl Gregory. • Norman Fairbanks returns with an original bone-chilling score. • Wynn’s heart-rate monitor gives real-time feedback as you make decisions in the story. • Interact with the story on your phone, Apple Watch, or through notifications! • Play in English, German, French, Japanese, Russian, or Chinese at launch! WATCH US: http://www.youtube.com/c/LifelineGame Praise for Lifeline: “I’ve played many games that I find engrossing, but Lifeline may be one of the first that changed the way I thought about my daily routine, which leapt off the screen and became a part of my lived experience.” - Eli Cymet, Gamezebo “For a few brief hours I cared – really cared – about the fate of a completely fictional character. I don’t think any other game I’ve played has made me feel that way before.” - Matt Thrower, PocketGamer

About

Eldrum

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
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Try before you buy! Eldrum: Untold is free to try up to a certain point in the story where you’ll be offered to purchase the full game in order to continue. Eldrum: Untold is an immersive text-based RPG adventure, combining old school CYOA (Choose Your Own Adventure) features with modern twists. PLOT You wake up on a beach - shipwrecked, confused and traumatized. Follow the footprints and you will find a fellow survivor in the wilderness. She is a nomad, who seems to have endured the same traumatic experiences. Together, you embark on a quest for answers and retribution. As you venture through the world to discover the truth in this interactive fiction, you’ll gather equipment and forge your character. The lands of Tem Khiris are drenched in blood. You must figure out a way to survive in this world of warring states and rival tribes. Proceed with caution, for death lurks around every corner. Poor decisions will soon send you on a one-way trip to the Underworld. FEATURES - Nostalgic table-top RPG style - Many secrets to discover - Equip and build your character - Over 8 hours of playtime (Estimated, single play-through) - Multiple endings - Replay-ability with different play styles opening up different locations, NPCs and gear - Text based choices adventure RPG - Supports phones as well as tablets - Accessible to blind and low-vision players Choose wisely, your decisions matter! IN THE NEWS “A full-on RPG, complete with character progression, inventory management, and NPC interactions ... The character development and combat systems find that sweet spot between being too simplistic to matter and becoming a bloated distraction.” – Gamespace.com “Untold is a really solid and convenient package. It delivers feelings of grand adventure while allowing you to experiment and explore, and it does this pretty much all through text. It may not satisfy folks looking for a flashier, more action-packed experience, but Untold's restraint is exactly what makes it so impressive and refreshing.” – 148apps.com JOIN THE COMMUNITY https://discord.eldrum.com

Screenshots

Lifeline4 screens
Eldrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Eldrum at Free against Lifeline's $2.99. Eldrum also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (87% vs 67%). Lifeline's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence and ads 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

Eldrum is free to download; Lifeline costs $2.99 up front. Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Lifeline asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 351 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Lifeline's written reviews are positive against 87% of Eldrum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lifeline ships an update weekly, Eldrum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Lifeline versus Eldrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifelineEldrum
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (351 ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews86.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3511.4K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB159 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developer3 Minute Games, Inc.Act None

Customer experience

Lifeline

All ratings351 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral18.4%
Negative14.1%

Eldrum

All ratings1,442 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative6.9%

User reviews

Lifeline

From 351 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging story
  • 👍 Immersive experience
  • 🔒 Ties into larger Lifeline universe
  • 💡 Innovative use of heart rate monitoring

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Frequent long pauses in gameplay
  • 👎 Protagonist Wynn can be frustrating or unlikable
  • 🐛 Inconsistencies between dialogue options and actual responses

Eldrum

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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)

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of guidance/hints can be frustrating
  • 🕰️ Relatively short main story
  • 🤖 Combat system could use more depth
  • 🔄 Limited ability to revisit previous areas

Bugs and requests

Lifeline

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Website links in-game no longer working
  • Game restarting from the beginning unexpectedly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to skip long pauses
  • More impactful choices that affect the story
  • Ability to revisit past decisions

Eldrum

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional softlocks/progression blockers
  • Typos and minor text issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More content/story expansions
  • Ability to carry over progress/decisions to sequels
  • Additional languages (e.g., Russian, Spanish)
  • Improved inventory/save management

In-app purchases

None

Lifeline

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Eldrum

One-time3
  • Upgrade from Basic to Premium$1.99
  • Basic$4.99
  • Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Lifeline free?
Lifeline costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eldrum free?
Eldrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lifeline or Eldrum?
Eldrum is rated higher. Lifeline averages 4.3 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Lifeline or Eldrum have ads?
Neither Lifeline nor Eldrum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lifeline or Eldrum?
Lifeline ships an update weekly, and Eldrum every 9 days. Most recently, Lifeline was updated on October 26, 2026 and Eldrum on October 21, 2026.

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