# The Wanderer vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is price: The Wanderer at Free against Eldrum's $8.99. The Wanderer also leads on ratings volume (44K vs 160). Eldrum's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

The Wanderer is free to download; Eldrum costs $8.99 up front. The Wanderer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Eldrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Wanderer has 44K ratings behind it against 160, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of The Wanderer's written reviews are positive against 92% of Eldrum's.

The Wanderer ships an update weekly, Eldrum every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Wanderer | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wanderer-post-nuclear-rpg/id1365548683/reviews) | **[4.9 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-black-dust-text-rpg/id6689519299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 160 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 429 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Parish](https://appshunter.io/developer/836670881) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### The Wanderer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wanderer-post-nuclear-rpg/id1365548683)

Explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland, scavenge for supplies, and battle enemies in this Fallout-inspired RPG. Customize your character, upgrade stats, and find a companion to survive the harsh environment. Features include randomized maps, various locations to explore, and selectable difficulty levels for high replayability.

**Highlights:** Post-apocalyptic RPG survival, Character customization, Upgradeable stats and items, Randomized map and locations, Companion system, Difficulty selection, Camper van traversal

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Content | $4.99 | per month |
| 1000 Bottle Caps | $1.99 | one-time |
| WEAPON CRATE | $2.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK VAN | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Token | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Survivor Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| Material Scavenger | $5.49 | one-time |
| 5 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Bottle Caps | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Banners/Billboards | $5.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Bag Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Bottle Caps | $7.99 | one-time |
| A Wanderers Crate | $7.99 | one-time |
| Van Warranty | $9.99 | one-time |
| Van Warranty | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Wanderer Crate | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun way to kill some time
- 👍 Very fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Interesting style
- 👍 Relaxing and low key

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory and storage issues
- Disappearing vehicle parts
- Incorrect or missing information display
- Inconsistent difficulty scaling
- Progression-blocking bugs

**Requested features**

- More maps and locations to explore
- Ability to move camp and settle in new areas
- More enemy and faction variety
- Craftable weapons and gear
- Cooking and food preparation options


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-black-dust-text-rpg/id6689519299)

Embark on a dark, immersive text-based RPG where your decisions dictate your fate. Experience D&D-inspired gameplay, strategic turn-based combat, and branching storylines in a richly crafted, grimdark world. Explore, uncover secrets, and forge your own path to one of multiple endings.

**Highlights:** Branching storylines with multiple endings, D&D-inspired gameplay mechanics, Strategic turn-based combat, Rich, dark, and immersive world, Exploration with secrets and side quests, Atmospheric audio and evocative imagery

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mount Karnak DLC | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive storytelling
- 🚀 Engaging combat system
- 💡 Accessible for blind users
- 🔒 Deep RPG mechanics
- 👍 Fantastic writing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken/tedious combat
- 🐛 Slow progression
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Voiceover issues with health display
- RNG-heavy combat

**Requested features**

- More cities and activities
- Ability to improve fighting skills
- Clarity on save system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Wanderer free?

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

### Is Eldrum free?

Eldrum costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Wanderer or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. The Wanderer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.9 from 160 ratings.

### Do The Wanderer or Eldrum have ads?

The Wanderer shows ads; Eldrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Wanderer or Eldrum?

The Wanderer ships an update weekly, and Eldrum every 3 days. Most recently, The Wanderer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Eldrum on November 2, 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.*