# Elba vs Dawn, P.I.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elba at none against Dawn, P.I.'s 1. Elba also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Dawn, P.I.'s advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dawn, P.I. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Elba asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elba holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dawn, P.I. has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Elba's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dawn, P.I.'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elba | Dawn, P.I. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elba/id1211137668/reviews)** | [4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawn-pi/id1567634308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 131 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Steffen Diesing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118654547) | [Bruno Maestrini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567634310) |

## What reviewers say

### Elba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elba/id1211137668)

Embark on a text-based narrative adventure to uncover the secrets of an abandoned island. As you and an old friend explore, more questions arise about your shared past and the island's mysteries.

**Highlights:** Text-based gameplay, Narrative experience, Mystery uncovering, Story-driven, Chapter-based progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dawn, P.I.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawn-pi/id1567634308)

Step into the shoes of a high school detective in this hand-drawn, point-and-click adventure game. Explore a mysterious high school, find clues, solve puzzles, and interrogate characters to uncover the truth behind strange occurrences.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click gameplay, Investigative puzzles, Character interrogation, Hand-drawn animation, Mystery solving, Explore school environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elba free?

Elba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dawn, P.I. free?

Dawn, P.I. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Elba or Dawn, P.I.?

Elba is rated higher. Elba averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dawn, P.I. averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.

### Do Elba or Dawn, P.I. have ads?

Neither Elba nor Dawn, P.I. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elba or Dawn, P.I.?

Elba ships an update monthly, and Dawn, P.I. monthly. Most recently, Elba was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dawn, P.I. on October 20, 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.*