Comparison

Grimfall Mobile vs Arkheim

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grimfall Mobile

Build your empire in a harsh medieval world, conquer enemy villages, and form alliances to dominate. This free-to-play strategy game features a hand-crafted world, time-limited rounds, and a comprehensive tutorial.

Highlights
  • City-building and empire creation
  • Conquer enemy villages
  • Form alliances
  • Time-limited rounds
  • Resource management
  • Research and trading
  • Quests and achievements
Features
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*** Play it completely for free! *** The fight over the few remaining resources of the once mighty kingdom of Grimfall has begun! Become the most powerful ruler in this strategy city-building game. Secure the most profitable building sites and conquer the villages of your enemies! The land is overshadowed by dark clouds from the cataclysmic volcanic eruption. The deadly cold that followed destroyed all crops. The iron fist of the king was able to preserve order until he got sick. But now the scepter is slipping from his weakened hands. Create your own empire in a harsh medieval world and send your army to loot other players. Secure the best spots in a living and constantly changing world. Dominate the game with unbeatable armies and mighty alliances! These features await you in-game: • A giant, carefully hand-crafted world • Time-limited rounds for equal opportunities • Fight over diminishing resources • Form mighty alliances and conquer small, medium and large fortresses • Found new villages with a multitude of different buildings • Do clever research and trading • Comprehensive tutorial and a huge amount of quests • Highscores and achievements with premium rewards Don't hesitate and conquer Grimfall! Hilfe & Support EMail: support@evilgrog.com Evil Grog Games - https://evilgrog.com

About

Arkheim

Build a fantasy empire, command armies, and engage in cross-platform PvP battles in this RTS MMO. Gather mystical orbs to power your Ark and ascend to the Kingdom of Eternal Light, or lead your realm to destruction. Form alliances and strategize for territorial conquest.

Highlights
  • Fantasy RTS gameplay
  • Empire building and economy management
  • Army command and military training
  • Cross-platform PvP battles
  • Alliance and team-based strategy
  • Dungeon battles with demons
  • Raid other realms for orbs
Features
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Discover Arkheim - Realms at War, the new fantasy MMO war game from the makers of the MMO strategy classic, Travian. Build an empire, raid and battle in true cross-platform PVP – the depth of an RTS strategy game, with the accessibility of a mobile app. Arkheim, once a legendary empire, has been destroyed with remnants of its kingdom floating in the sky. Its ancient relics have enthralled new explorers such as yourself, promising power and answers about the past. A prophecy foretells that once all three moons align into the Full Moon Trinity, those worthy will ascend into a Kingdom of Eternal Light. You must gather mystical orbs that let you channel the energy of the moons, and transfer them into a colossal relic at the center of your realm: the Ark. The stronger your Ark, the more powerful your empire will become. Build your empire and command a mighty army. Dungeon battles will have you face-to-face with twisted demons. Battle demons to gain ancient knowledge and powerful items in return. Command Warlords with unique sets of abilities and send multiple armies into epic PvP battles. Raid other realms to gain powerful orbs and increase the power of your Ark. Fantasy war tactics will make or break your empire. Create an alliance and discuss MMO strategy, and fight alongside players all over the world. RTS strategy will lead your empire to the Kingdom of Eternal Light...or to destruction. You hold the fate of your people in your hands. Will you be deemed worthy to ascend into the Kingdom of Eternal Light? ARKHEIM FEATURES: Fantasy RTS Games: - Command an army of fallen soldiers & harvest the power of the three moons - Build up your economy & train a mighty military - Raid other realms and steal their orbs to increase the power of your Ark Build Your Empire: - War Commander, Pioneer & Ascendant: Gifted with rare abilities, you're destined to turn your settlement into a flourishing city - Battle as a ruthless elf or an inventive dwarf and enter war over an ancient prophecy - Unite in a powerful kingdom, your realm, with players from all over the world - Kingdom defense and expansion: Fight for territorial conquest & epic loot Alliance Strategy: - MMO strategy: Join a realm and meet allies to battle with - Build mighty alliances in your realm - Team-based 4X strategy game - where teamwork is key War & Dungeons: - Raid other realms and goblin towers to gather mystical orbs to channel the energy of the moons - Battle twisted demons, gain ancient knowledge and collect powerful items - Command mighty warlords and clash with other players - PvP battles: Devise cunning strategy to conquer enemy towers and prevail Create a prosperous future for you, your people and your realm. -- Arkheim - Realms at War offers in-app purchases. You can disable this by turning off the in-app purchases in your device’s settings. Privacy Policy: https://agb.traviangames.com/privacy-en.pdf

Screenshots

Grimfall Mobile4 screens
Arkheim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arkheim at 4.7 against Grimfall Mobile's 2.3. Arkheim also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 33%) and ratings volume (161 vs 3). Grimfall Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grimfall Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Arkheim sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arkheim holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arkheim has 161 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Grimfall Mobile's written reviews are positive against 58% of Arkheim's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grimfall Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Arkheim monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Grimfall Mobile versus Arkheim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrimfall MobileArkheim
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.7 (161 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3161 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB419 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperEvil Grog Games GmbHTravian Games GmbH

Customer experience

Grimfall Mobile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Arkheim

All ratings161 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative35.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Grimfall Mobile

One-time10
  • 50 Gold$2.99
  • 50 Gold$3.99
  • 125 Gold$6.99
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  • 125 Gold$8.99
  • 300 Gold$13.99
  • 300 Gold$17.99
  • 800 Gold$33.99
  • 800 Gold$44.99
  • 1800 Gold$69.99
  • 1800 Gold$89.99
19 purchases

Arkheim

One-time19
  • Early Support$0.99
  • Sapphire Pouch$1.99
  • Early Support II$1.99
Show 16 more
  • Tools of Alchemy$2.99
  • Tools of Builder$2.99
  • Tricks and Treasure$3.99
  • Early Support III$3.99
  • Tricks and Boosts$3.99
  • Spellcaster's Delight$5.99
  • Early Support IV$8.99
  • Sapphire Bags$8.99
  • Ascendant's Arsenal$11.99
  • Spellcaster's Distraction$12.99
  • Arkheim's Building Boost$14.99
  • Epos of Conquest$14.99
  • Arkheim's Art of Alchemy$17.99
  • Ascendant's Supply$17.99
  • Sapphire Chest$29.99
  • Arkheim's Milk and Honey$49.99

Questions

Is Grimfall Mobile free?
Grimfall Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arkheim free?
Arkheim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grimfall Mobile or Arkheim?
Arkheim is rated higher. Grimfall Mobile averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Arkheim averages 4.7 from 161 ratings.
Do Grimfall Mobile or Arkheim have ads?
Arkheim shows ads; Grimfall Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Grimfall Mobile or Arkheim?
Grimfall Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Arkheim monthly. Most recently, Grimfall Mobile was updated on October 5, 2026 and Arkheim on October 19, 2026.

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