# Noble Man vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is ads: Eldrum at none against Noble Man's shown. Eldrum also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 117). Noble Man's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noble Man sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Eldrum sells 3 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 — 4.6 for Noble Man against 4.7 for Eldrum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 1.4K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Noble Man's written reviews are positive against 87% of Eldrum's.

Noble Man ships an update every 6 weeks, Eldrum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noble Man | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noble-man/id1274806603/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Delight Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/901185752) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Noble Man

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noble-man/id1274806603)

Engage in a gripping, choice-driven spy novel where you embody different characters. Navigate a gritty narrative filled with suspense and make critical decisions that shape the story's outcome. Explore multiple paths and uncover secrets in this immersive text adventure.

**Highlights:** Choice-based narrative, Multiple playable characters, Spy novel theme, 49 chapters, Over 100 achievements, Text adventure RPG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18 coins | $2.99 | one-time |


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077)

Embark on a text-based RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative. Explore a world of warring factions, gather equipment, and develop your character. Discover secrets and multiple endings in this immersive interactive fiction.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings, Over 8 hours of playtime, Secrets to discover, Supports phones and tablets, Accessible for blind/low-vision players

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive story and world-building
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and music
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay with meaningful choices
- 🔍 Lots of secrets and replayability
- 💰 Fair pricing model (one-time purchase)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of guidance/hints can be frustrating
- 🕰️ Relatively short main story
- 🤖 Combat system could use more depth
- 🔄 Limited ability to revisit previous areas

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional softlocks/progression blockers
- Typos and minor text issues

**Requested features**

- More content/story expansions
- Ability to carry over progress/decisions to sequels
- Additional languages (e.g., Russian, Spanish)
- Improved inventory/save management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noble Man free?

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

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Noble Man or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. Noble Man averages 4.6 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Noble Man or Eldrum have ads?

Noble Man shows ads; Eldrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Noble Man or Eldrum?

Noble Man ships an update every 6 weeks, and Eldrum every 9 days. Most recently, Noble Man was updated on October 20, 2026 and Eldrum on October 21, 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.*