Comparison

Grimvalor vs TENSEI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grimvalor

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
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Slash your way through the hordes of darkness and defeat King Valor's fearsome guardians in this breathtaking adventure! "Chaining together a slick series of attacks, dodges, and jumps, is incredibly satisfying." — PocketGamer "I suspect mobile gaming fans will be playing and replaying this one for years to come." — TouchArcade, 5/5 A malicious power stirs in the forgotten kingdom of Vallaris. Tasked with discovering the fate of its lost king, your quest quickly takes a sinister turn and you are cast into darkness. Surrounded and outnumbered, you must grab your sword, steel your temper and fight your way through a land that does not welcome you. Except for the friendly merchant - he's grateful for your business. ABOUT THE GAME Grimvalor is a challenging hack & slash platformer with fast-paced combat in a dark fantasy world. Take control of a lone warrior on a quest to restore a corrupted realm. Embark on a journey through atmospheric landscapes and dungeons in a massive story-driven premium experience. COMBAT & EXPLORATION Master skill-based combat, learn enemy patterns and bring them down with all your fury. Explore the shattered lands of Vallaris, find and upgrade equipment and level up your character. Face the legacy of King Valor's madness and prevail! FEATURES • Epic boss fights • Stunning 3D visuals accelerated by Metal graphics • Accurate and customizable touch controls • Full support for MFi game controllers • Use iCloud to keep your saves in sync between devices. • Play offline - perfect for commute. • No ads or in-app purchases

About

TENSEI

Embark on a serene journey of self-discovery through an ultra-casual endless action game. Leap and fall through calming Zen landscapes, mimicking the flow of ink on paper, to escape daily stress and find deep immersion.

Highlights
  • Ultra-casual endless action gameplay
  • Soothing Zen landscapes
  • Relaxed journey into the sky
  • Immersive experience
  • Brush stroke-like movement
Features
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An experience of self-discovery set in soothing Zen landscapes. "Tensei" is an ultra-casual endless action game. Leap and fall over and over in the style of a brush flowing across paper, and go on a relaxed journey into the sky. Leave the hectic routine of life behind for a chance to enjoy this deeply immersive experience.

Screenshots

Grimvalor4 screens
TENSEI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Grimvalor at 9.8K against TENSEI's 13. Grimvalor also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). TENSEI's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Grimvalor costs $5.99 and TENSEI $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Grimvalor against 4.9 for TENSEI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 13, 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 TENSEI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, TENSEI every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Grimvalor versus TENSEI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrimvalorTENSEI
Price$5.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.9 (9.8K ratings)4.9 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.8K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#149 — better#198
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size739 MB405 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDirelightNEURON AGE CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

Grimvalor

All ratings9,754 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews803 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.0%

TENSEI

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Grimvalor

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

TENSEI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Grimvalor

No in-app purchases

None

TENSEI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grimvalor free?
Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TENSEI free?
TENSEI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grimvalor or TENSEI?
Grimvalor and TENSEI are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9.8K and 13 ratings respectively.
Do Grimvalor or TENSEI have ads?
Neither Grimvalor nor TENSEI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grimvalor or TENSEI?
Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, and TENSEI every 5 months. Most recently, Grimvalor was updated on September 30, 2026 and TENSEI on September 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Grimvalor or TENSEI?
Grimvalor currently peaks at #149 in the App Store charts, and TENSEI at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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