# Grimfall Mobile vs Arkheim

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Grimfall Mobile | Arkheim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimfall-mobile/id1359699990/reviews) | **[4.7 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkheim-realms-at-war/id1462914755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **161** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 419 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Evil Grog Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265787202) | [Travian Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/506355545) |

## What reviewers say

### Grimfall Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimfall-mobile/id1359699990)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 125 Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| 125 Gold | $8.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold | $13.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold | $17.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gold | $33.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gold | $44.99 | one-time |
| 1800 Gold | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1800 Gold | $89.99 | one-time |


### Arkheim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkheim-realms-at-war/id1462914755)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sapphire Pouch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Early Support II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tools of Alchemy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tools of Builder | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tricks and Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Early Support III | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tricks and Boosts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spellcaster's Delight | $5.99 | one-time |
| Early Support IV | $8.99 | one-time |
| Sapphire Bags | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ascendant's Arsenal | $11.99 | one-time |
| Spellcaster's Distraction | $12.99 | one-time |
| Arkheim's Building Boost | $14.99 | one-time |
| Epos of Conquest | $14.99 | one-time |
| Arkheim's Art of Alchemy | $17.99 | one-time |
| Ascendant's Supply | $17.99 | one-time |
| Sapphire Chest | $29.99 | one-time |
| Arkheim's Milk and Honey | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
