# Grimfall Mobile vs Kingdom Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Kingdom Maker at 4.8 against Grimfall Mobile's 2.3. Kingdom Maker also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (11K vs 3). Grimfall Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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 Kingdom Maker sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kingdom Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kingdom Maker has 11K 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 47% of Kingdom Maker's.

Grimfall Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Kingdom Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grimfall Mobile | Kingdom Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimfall-mobile/id1359699990/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-maker-build-strategy/id1477420430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **46.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 94 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Evil Grog Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265787202) | [Global Worldwide, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477420429) |

## 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 |


### Kingdom Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-maker-build-strategy/id1477420430)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #174 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Build a medieval fantasy empire from humble beginnings. Command armies in real-time battles, raise dragons, and forge alliances to conquer vast lands. Customize your kingdom and lead heroes in an expansive open world.

**Highlights:** Build and customize your empire, Real-time tactical battles, Raise and train dragons, Form multiplayer alliances, Explore an open medieval world, Create unique heroes and banners

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice I Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice II Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Journeyman II Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Journeyman III Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Adept I Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adept II Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adept V Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master I Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Grandmaster I Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Grandmaster Bundle II | $32.99 | one-time |
| Grandmaster III Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| Royal Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Royal I Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Exalted Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Revered Bundle | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique features like noble families
- 💡 Interesting combat mechanics
- 🤝 Engaging alliance system
- 🎨 Colorful and polished graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progression and resource gathering
- 🤑 Overly aggressive monetization
- 🧠 Lack of player control in battles
- 🗺️ Unbalanced server merges leading to bullying

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working correctly
- Loading issues and crashes
- Noble family members unable to communicate
- Incorrect resource display and tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to control unit movements in battles
- Improved resource gathering and progression
- More alliance features and coordination tools
- Ability to reset or start a new account
- Better translation and language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grimfall Mobile free?

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

### Is Kingdom Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grimfall Mobile or Kingdom Maker?

Kingdom Maker is rated higher. Grimfall Mobile averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Kingdom Maker averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Grimfall Mobile or Kingdom Maker have ads?

Neither Grimfall Mobile nor Kingdom Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grimfall Mobile or Kingdom Maker?

Grimfall Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kingdom Maker every 5 days. Most recently, Grimfall Mobile was updated on October 5, 2026 and Kingdom Maker 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.*