# Abalon vs Duskfall

The clearest difference is ads: Abalon at none against Duskfall's shown. Abalon also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Duskfall's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Abalon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Duskfall sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Abalon against 4.8 for Duskfall. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Abalon's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

Abalon ships an update every 2 days, Duskfall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Abalon | Duskfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalon/id1235934798/reviews) | [4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [D20Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/516465511) | [Viktor Domonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492040230) |

## What reviewers say

### Abalon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalon/id1235934798)

Engage in tactical turn-based combat and deck-building strategy in a tabletop-inspired world. Command units, cast spells, and outwit opponents with creative combos and strategic positioning. Explore diverse biomes, collect cards, and build the perfect deck to become a legend.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical combat, Deck building strategy, Top-down battlefield control, Over 500 unique cards, Character-based abilities, Creative combo system, Procedurally generated world exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animal Gear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Angels & Demons | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dark Legion | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mean & Green | $7.99 | one-time |
| Space & Time | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic strategy game
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Great for busy RPG parents
- 👍 Way better than expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not recommended at the moment
- 🐛 Very unbalanced and costs $30
- 🐛 Game crashes after loading
- 🐛 Koumpounophobia (fear of buttons)
- 🐛 Controlling units is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs in second chapter dungeon
- Unable to use satchel items

**Requested features**

- Controller support for Backbone and other third party controllers
- More variation in encounter types
- Dark mode option


### Duskfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

**Highlights:** Turn-based dungeon crawling, Strategic combat system, Fantasy world exploration, Hero customization and upgrades, Crafting and enchantment, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duskfall Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasons Tier 2 Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| 600 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1300 gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3000 gems | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| 7000 gems | $35.99 | one-time |
| 16000 gems | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great retro experience
- 🚀 Satisfying RPG/dungeon crawler
- 💡 Customizable character
- 👍 Good basic fun
- 👍 Impressive and interesting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sudden difficulty spike
- 🔒 Inventory paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable updates
- 🐛 Inventory management issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of hints

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing after purchases
- Doors/gates relocking after progress
- Clues not saved in quest log

**Requested features**

- More in-game purchase options
- More skill optimization
- Hint feature or help for stuck players
- Ability to see companion classes
- Ability to customize companions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Abalon free?

Abalon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Duskfall free?

Duskfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Abalon or Duskfall?

Abalon and Duskfall are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1K and 3.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Abalon or Duskfall have ads?

Duskfall shows ads; Abalon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Abalon or Duskfall?

Abalon ships an update every 2 days, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Abalon was updated on October 14, 2026 and Duskfall 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.*