# Grimvalor vs Pascal's Wager

The clearest difference is rating: Grimvalor at 4.9 against Pascal's Wager's 4.2. Grimvalor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (91% vs 72%). Pascal's Wager's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Grimvalor costs $5.99 and Pascal's Wager $4.99 up front. Pascal's Wager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Grimvalor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 914, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Grimvalor's written reviews are positive against 72% of Pascal's Wager's.

Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, Pascal's Wager every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grimvalor | Pascal's Wager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** | [4.2 (914 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pascals-wager/id1476649036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 914 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #98 | **#50** |
| Size | 739 MB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) | [Giant Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502193073) |

## What reviewers say

### Grimvalor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Adventure, #100 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Exploration of dark fantasy world, Epic boss fights, Stunning 3D visuals, Customizable touch controls, MFi controller support, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
- 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
- 🔍 Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Dodge not registering properly
- Crashes in New Game Plus
- Companion AI issues
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay bosses
- Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
- Expanded weapon and trinket selection
- New game plus improvements


### Pascal's Wager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pascals-wager/id1476649036)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Role Playing, #95 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an epic dark fantasy adventure in a world shrouded in mist. Play as multiple characters, uncover a deep story, and battle challenging enemies and bosses. Experience a rich narrative with cinematic performances and a stunning orchestral soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Rich and deep story with 20+ hours of content, Four operable characters with unique combat, Dozens of diverse enemies and epic bosses, Three-dimensional multi-layered map, Cinematic performance and fully voiced dialogue, World-class orchestral soundtrack, Full controller support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Herald outfit for Terrence | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep into the Dark Mist | $0.99 | one-time |
| Initiation Rite | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sleeping Beauty | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enigma | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dance of the Throne | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Tides of Oblivion | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and performance
- 🎮 Satisfying souls-like gameplay
- 🌐 Atmospheric and immersive world
- 👍 Great value for money
- 💡 Unique sanity system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of map and navigation aids
- 🗣 Poor voice acting and localization
- 🕹 Sluggish controls and camera issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Attack and interaction buttons disappearing
- Inability to restore DLC purchases
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Networking and server connection problems

**Requested features**

- Add a mini-map or full map
- Improve controller support and customization
- Enhance voice acting and localization
- Introduce more character customization options
- Add offline mode and DLC playability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grimvalor free?

Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pascal's Wager free?

Pascal's Wager costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grimvalor or Pascal's Wager?

Grimvalor is rated higher. Grimvalor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Pascal's Wager averages 4.2 from 914 ratings.

### Do Grimvalor or Pascal's Wager have ads?

Neither Grimvalor nor Pascal's Wager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grimvalor or Pascal's Wager?

Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, and Pascal's Wager every 5 weeks. Most recently, Grimvalor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pascal's Wager on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Grimvalor or Pascal's Wager?

Grimvalor currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and Pascal's Wager at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*