# Grumpy Turtle vs Realm Stories

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Realm Stories at 50% against Grumpy Turtle's 0%. Realm Stories also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.0). Grumpy Turtle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Realm Stories is free to download; Grumpy Turtle costs $0.99 up front. Realm Stories sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Grumpy Turtle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Realm Stories holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Realm Stories has 68 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Grumpy Turtle's written reviews are positive against 50% of Realm Stories's.

Grumpy Turtle ships an update every 37 months, Realm Stories every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grumpy Turtle | Realm Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-turtle/id1241700156/reviews) | **[4.6 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realm-stories/id6756575564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 13 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Hindle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057765652) | [Chris Hoffmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861491306) |

## What reviewers say

### Grumpy Turtle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-turtle/id1241700156)

Guide a grumpy turtle through the ocean depths. Avoid various sea creatures and obstacles to progress. Get sent back to your shell if you collide with hazards.

**Highlights:** Tap to swim mechanic, Avoid sea urchins and fish, Obstacle avoidance gameplay, Simple one-touch controls, Retro-style arcade experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Realm Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realm-stories/id6756575564)

Shape the destiny of a medieval town by making critical decisions that impact its inhabitants and future. Explore a fantasy world, build relationships, and uncover secrets as you lead your settlement. Enhanced AI-generated stories offer even more narrative depth for dedicated players.

**Highlights:** Choice-driven narrative gameplay, Character-driven stories, Medieval fantasy setting, Explore a rich world, Build relationships, AI-generated story expansion

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium AI Stories | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium AI Stories | $12.99 | per month |
| 10 Pickaxes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maeve the Barmaid (Offer) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pickaxes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diego the Shadow Scout (Offer) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Luna the Dog (Offer) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Laura the Treasure Hunter (Offer) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Royal Discord Expansion (Offer) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grumpy Turtle free?

Grumpy Turtle costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Realm Stories free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grumpy Turtle or Realm Stories?

Realm Stories is rated higher. Grumpy Turtle averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Realm Stories averages 4.6 from 68 ratings.

### Do Grumpy Turtle or Realm Stories have ads?

Realm Stories shows ads; Grumpy Turtle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grumpy Turtle or Realm Stories?

Grumpy Turtle ships an update every 37 months, and Realm Stories every 2 weeks. Most recently, Grumpy Turtle was updated on November 2, 2026 and Realm Stories on November 5, 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.*