# Grimvalor vs Fish Heads Runner

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grimvalor at every 2 months against Fish Heads Runner's every 21 months. Grimvalor also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 8) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). Fish Heads Runner's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Grimvalor costs $5.99 and Fish Heads Runner $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Grimvalor against 5.0 for Fish Heads Runner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Grimvalor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fish Heads Runner's.

Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, Fish Heads Runner every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grimvalor | Fish Heads Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-heads-runner/id1515320635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 739 MB | 772 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) | [QuadraTron Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564767527) |

## What reviewers say

### Grimvalor

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

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Paid · Action, #113 Top Paid · Adventure (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


### Fish Heads Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-heads-runner/id1515320635)

A unique endless runner where you control a disembodied fish head on a robot suit. Collect energy cells and pearls to keep moving and upgrade your suit. Race across the ocean floor avoiding hazards and RoboPirates.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Collect energy cells, Gather pearls for upgrades, Ocean floor environment, Robot suit customization

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grimvalor free?

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

### Is Fish Heads Runner free?

Fish Heads Runner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grimvalor or Fish Heads Runner?

Fish Heads Runner is rated higher. Grimvalor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Fish Heads Runner averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Grimvalor or Fish Heads Runner have ads?

Neither Grimvalor nor Fish Heads Runner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grimvalor or Fish Heads Runner?

Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, and Fish Heads Runner every 21 months. Most recently, Grimvalor was updated on October 25, 2026 and Fish Heads Runner on October 20, 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.*