# Ashworld vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grimvalor at 91% against Ashworld's 38%. Grimvalor also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 71). Ashworld's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Ashworld costs $3.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Ashworld's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

Ashworld ships an update every 2 weeks, Grimvalor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ashworld | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashworld/id1304265355/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#65** |
| Size | 52 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### Ashworld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashworld/id1304265355)

Explore a procedurally generated post-apocalyptic world where survival depends on finding scarce resources like food and water. Battle dangerous creatures and road warriors, utilizing a variety of weapons, vehicles, and crafted items. Improve your character's skills through experience gained from missions and exploration.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated gameplay, Modifiable touch controls, Vehicle driving and combat, Diverse weapon selection, Resource scavenging, Vehicle customization, Crafting system, Character skill progression

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great retro style
- 💡 Open-world roguelite
- 👍 Fun sandbox world
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Awesome fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Poor controls
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Tiny buttons
- 🐛 Frustrating platforming
- 🐛 Inconsistent UI

**Reported bugs**

- Mission items not appearing
- Dog disappeared
- Cannot launch after iOS update
- Saves at random spots
- Buggy quests

**Requested features**

- More vehicles
- More food
- More enemies
- More locations
- Quest log


### Grimvalor

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

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Paid · Adventure, #77 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 Ashworld free?

Ashworld costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

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

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

Grimvalor is rated higher. Ashworld averages 3.3 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Ashworld or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither Ashworld nor Grimvalor shows ads.

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

Ashworld ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Ashworld was updated on October 15, 2026 and Grimvalor on October 18, 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.*