# Huntdown vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is update cadence: Huntdown at every 3 weeks against Grimvalor's every 2 months. Huntdown also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). Grimvalor's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 1.7K) and price ($5.99 vs $6.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Huntdown costs $6.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Huntdown against 4.9 for Grimvalor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Huntdown's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

Huntdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Grimvalor every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Huntdown | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntdown/id1198183067/reviews) | [4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #175 | **#126** |
| Size | 712 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Coffee Stain Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198183066) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### Huntdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntdown/id1198183067)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Adventure, #177 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a retro action-adventure as a bounty hunter cleaning up a crime-ridden city. Utilize unique weapons and strategic combat across 20 levels, battling gangs and bosses in stunning 16-bit pixel art. Experience the full console and PC gameplay optimized for mobile.

**Highlights:** Action platformer gameplay, Retro 16-bit pixel art, Multiple bounty hunters with unique weapons, 20 levels with unique bosses, Fast-paced strategic combat, Console/PC experience optimized for mobile

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Awesome retro style
- 🎮 Smooth controls
- 🎶 Fantastic soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🤯 Very difficult even on easy mode
- 💰 Paid full version required

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using VPN
- Black screen on launch

**Requested features**

- Co-op multiplayer
- More levels and content
- Controller support
- Difficulty adjustments
- Save progress after boss fights


### Grimvalor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Paid · Adventure, #139 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Exploration of dark fantasy world, Epic boss fights, Stunning 3D visuals, Customizable touch controls, MFi controller support, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
- 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
- 🔍 Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Dodge not registering properly
- Crashes in New Game Plus
- Companion AI issues
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay bosses
- Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
- Expanded weapon and trinket selection
- New game plus improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Huntdown free?

Huntdown costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Huntdown or Grimvalor?

Huntdown and Grimvalor are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.7K and 9.8K ratings respectively.

### Do Huntdown or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither Huntdown nor Grimvalor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Huntdown or Grimvalor?

Huntdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Huntdown was updated on October 16, 2026 and Grimvalor on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Huntdown or Grimvalor?

Huntdown currently peaks at #175 in the App Store charts, and Grimvalor at #126. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*