Comparison

Armello vs Talisman

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

Head to head
About

Armello

Experience a grand adventure blending card game tactics, tabletop strategy, and RPG elements. Explore a procedurally generated world with unique heroes and a dynamic quest system. Engage in fast-paced, politically complex decisions in a turn-based day and night cycle.

Highlights
  • Card game tactics
  • Turn-based tabletop strategy
  • Fantastical RPG adventure
  • Procedurally generated maps
  • Unique playable heroes
  • Dynamic quest system
  • Animated cards
Features
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Armello is a grand swashbuckling adventure combining three styles of play; The deep tactics of card games, the rich strategy of turn-based tabletop board games, and the adventure of fantastical RPGs. • Easy to Play but Hard to Master: Armello is easy to pick up and experience, yet its deep strategy-centric gameplay emerges as you play. Includes acclaimed story-driven tutorial mode. • A Board Game Come to Life: We've spent years cherry-picking the best parts of the tabletop experience, like our physics-based dice. • Fast & Thoughtful: Adventuring in Armello is fast-paced strategy fuelled fun with deadly, tactical and politically complex decisions. • Multiple Playable Heroes: Each unique Hero possess a special power, stat line, AI personality and can be equipped with an Amulet and Signet Ring to further match your playstyle. • Dynamic Sandbox: Gorgeous dynamic world which procedurally generates a new map each and every game, complete with a dynamic quest system ensuring a new RPG-like tale on every playthrough. • Turn-Based Day & Night Cycle: Use Action Points to journey across Armello's hex-based board and use our fuzzy turn-based system to play cards even when it's not your turn. • Animated Cards: Over 150 beautifully animated in-game Cards from artists all over the world. • World Class Soundtrack by Michael Allen and internationally acclaimed artist Lisa Gerrard. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/armellogame Follow us on Twitter: @armellogame Privacy Policy: http://www.armello.com/privacypolicy/ Terms of Service: http://www.armello.com/termsofservice/ NOTES: 1) Compatible with iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad 9.7" and iPad Pro, iPhone 6 and up

About

Talisman

Embark on a fantasy quest to claim the Crown of Command, battling mythical creatures and making strategic decisions. This officially licensed digital board game offers both local and online multiplayer, AI opponents, and expandable content.

Highlights
  • Officially licensed board game adaptation
  • Local and online multiplayer
  • Play against AI opponents
  • Expandable content with in-app purchases
  • Interactive tutorial and online rule book
  • Unlockable Runestone cards
Features
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Embark on a perilous fantasy adventure, fighting dragons, battling serpents, and avoiding the deadly curse of the Hag. Will you be the first to claim the Crown of Command? 4.5/5 TouchArcade - "...sky high production quality with a full complement of features." 4/5 BoardGameGeek - "A great game with a ton of content." “Talisman: Digital Edition is one of the best board game ports available for iPad period.” – Pocket Tactics Talisman, the magical quest game from Games Workshop, is a classic board game that has been enjoyed by fantasy fans for nearly 35 years. It’s a game of skilful decision-making based on dice and cards. There are 14 characters available, be it Warrior, Assassin, Thief or Wizard they are all unique in their strengths, weaknesses and special powers. To win the game race your opponents through a perilous realm, journeying to the heart of the land to find the Crown of Command. Many of the expansions, true to the board game, are available with more yet to come. Features list: ● Officially licensed Games Workshop game, using the Revised 4th Edition rules with official artwork. ● A fully expandable game with more cards and characters available as in-app purchases. ● Local multiplayer - Pass to Play mode. ● Real-time online multiplayer mode for 2-6 players. Play against anyone in the world! ● Play against AI characters in offline games. ● Optional house rules included allowing you to tailor games to your liking. ● Interactive tutorial. ● Online rule book. ● AI speed settings so you can play the game at your own pace. ● Turn log - view all game actions in a detailed log. ● Earn XP as you play! Level-up and unlock special Runestone cards, exclusive to this digital edition. ● Languages - English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Polish and Russian. ● Game Center Achievements ● Leaderboard - How do you compare to the World's best players? NOTE - Compatibility: iPad2 or newer, iOS7.x This app offers in-app purchases. You may disable in-app purchasing using your device settings. See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4213 for more info. For all the latest updates follow us on twitter: @Nomadgames and Facebook: @Nomadgamesltd FAQ - Can I play with my friends by passing the device around? Yes! Get your family and friends together and race each other to the Crown! Does the game offer cross-platform multiplayer? It certainly does! Play against players on other platforms in online games. Do I need to buy expansions to join an online game with expansions? No! You do not need to buy expansion packs in order to join a game that is using them, but you cannot choose the characters from it until you purchase it. Does the game have asynchronous play? No. Talisman doesn't really suit asynchronous play due to players having to react to spell casting.

Screenshots

Armello4 screens
Talisman1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Armello at 4.3 against Talisman's 3.3. Armello also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 41%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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. Armello sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Talisman sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Armello holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Armello has 2.2K ratings behind it against 220, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Armello's written reviews are positive against 41% of Talisman's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Armello ships an update every 2 weeks, Talisman every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Armello versus Talisman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmelloTalisman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.2K ratings) — better3.3 (220 ratings)
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews — better41.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K — better220
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size810 MB113 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLeague of Geeks Pty LtdNomad Games

Customer experience

Armello

All ratings2,165 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews949 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.2%

Talisman

All ratings218 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative37.6%
Written reviews297 reviews
Positive41.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative47.8%

User reviews

Armello

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Relaxing & fun gameplay
  • 👍 Great combination of tactics, strategy, and luck
  • 👍 Unique game with apt name
  • 🎨 Stunning art and visuals
  • 👍 Addictive and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with achievement tracking and rewards
  • 🐛 Multiplayer matchmaking and connectivity problems
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 🔍 Lack of full board overview
  • 🕰️ Short turn timers in multiplayer

Talisman

From 220 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Faithful digital reproduction of the board game
  • 🕹️ Convenient mobile version of a classic game
  • 🎨 Great graphics and artwork
  • 🤝 Excellent customer support and issue resolution

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔄 Unreliable online functionality and disconnections
  • 🎲 Perceived issues with the randomness of dice rolls
  • 💰 Frustration over lost or unrecovered in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Armello

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Challenges not registering as completed
  • Achievements not unlocking properly
  • Multiplayer connectivity issues and game crashes
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices
  • Freezing and loading screen issues

Requested features

8 requests
  • More game modes and win conditions
  • Larger board/map options
  • Terrain variety with unique characteristics
  • Offline play/pass-and-play mode
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
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  • More frequent content updates
  • Improved camera controls and zoom functionality
  • Better tutorial and in-game information

Talisman

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Inability to restore previous in-app purchases
  • Glitches with certain game mechanics and expansions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow background audio playback
  • Improve UI and controls, especially for larger screens
  • Add more gameplay modes and customization options

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Armello

One-time6
  • Fistful of Shards$0.99
  • Welcome Offer$2.99
  • Bag of Shards$4.99
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  • Shower of Shards$9.99
  • Chest of Shards$19.99
  • Wagon of Shards$25.99
11 purchases

Talisman

One-time11
  • The City Expansion Pack$0.99
  • The Dungeon Expansion Pack$0.99
  • The Highland Expansion Pack$0.99
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  • The Reaper Expansion Pack$0.99
  • The Woodlands$0.99
  • The Cataclysm$0.99
  • The Realm of Souls$0.99
  • Ancient Beasts$0.99
  • Clockwork Kingdom Expansion$0.99
  • The Dragon Expansion Pack$2.99
  • Expansion Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Armello free?
Armello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talisman free?
Talisman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Armello or Talisman?
Armello is rated higher. Armello averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Talisman averages 3.3 from 220 ratings.
Do Armello or Talisman have ads?
Neither Armello nor Talisman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Armello or Talisman?
Armello ships an update every 2 weeks, and Talisman every 6 weeks. Most recently, Armello was updated on October 26, 2026 and Talisman on October 26, 2026.

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