# The Quest vs Duskfall

The clearest difference is price: Duskfall at Free against The Quest's $2.99. Duskfall also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). The Quest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Duskfall is free to download; The Quest costs $2.99 up front. Duskfall sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Duskfall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of The Quest's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Quest ships an update every 4 months, Duskfall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Quest | Duskfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-machas-curse/id1355486870/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 222 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Redshift](https://appshunter.io/developer/358947571) | [Viktor Domonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492040230) |

## What reviewers say

### The Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-machas-curse/id1355486870)

Explore a hand-drawn open world RPG with grid-based movement and turn-based combat. This expansion can be played standalone or with the base game, offering new areas and a story involving a vengeful goddess and a kingdom's defense.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn open world, Grid-based movement, Turn-based combat, Standalone play option, New areas and adventures, Story-driven quests

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Duskfall Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $34.99 | 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 The Quest free?

The Quest costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Duskfall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Quest or Duskfall?

Duskfall is rated higher. The Quest averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do The Quest or Duskfall have ads?

Duskfall shows ads; The Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Quest or Duskfall?

The Quest ships an update every 4 months, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Quest was updated on November 2, 2026 and Duskfall on November 7, 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.*