Comparison

Grimvalor vs ELO Unleashed

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

ELO Unleashed

Enhance your mobile gaming with pro-level control. This app unlocks the full potential of a compatible gaming controller for your iPhone and iPad, allowing you to remap buttons, create custom macros, and launch supported games instantly.

Highlights
  • Button remapping
  • Custom macro creation
  • Game profiles
  • Instant game launch
  • Supports MFi and standard controllers
  • Cloud gaming integration
Features
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Play your favorite games with pro-level control. Unleashed is the official companion app for the MFi-certified Vagabond mobile gaming controller, built to unlock the full potential of your iPhone and iPad Mini gaming experience. Whether you're streaming from your console or playing on the cloud, Unleashed gives you a seamless, powerful interface for remapping controls, creating custom macros, and launching supported games in one tap. Game Compatibility Works with all games that support MFi or standard game controllers on iOS. Popular titles include Diablo Immortal, Dead Cells, Call of Duty Mobile, GRID Autosport, and more. Seamless play with remote services like Steam Link, Xbox Remote Play, and PlayStation Remote Play. Compatible with cloud platforms such as Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna, GeForce NOW, and Shadow PC via Safari. Advanced Controller Features Remap any button on the Vagabond controller to suit your gameplay. Create macros to trigger multi-action sequences with a single press. Build custom profiles for different games or play styles. Personalize your setup to match your genre: FPS, racing, RPG, or cloud gaming. Instant Game Launch Press the Unleashed Button to open your favorite controller-supported games or services. Your most-used games stay front and center for fast access. Built for Mobile Gamers Designed by ELO, creators of high-performance gear like the Vagabond V1, Sentinel XR Glasses, and the OmniBase Dock. Built with mobile-first gamers and remote players in mind. Stay Connected Website: https://eloesports.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ELOLimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elogamingesports Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ELOGaming Support: support@eloesports.com

Screenshots

Grimvalor4 screens
ELO Unleashed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ELO Unleashed at Free against Grimvalor's $5.99. ELO Unleashed also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Grimvalor's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (91% vs 64%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

ELO Unleashed is free to download; Grimvalor costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 11, 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 64% of ELO Unleashed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, ELO Unleashed fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Grimvalor versus ELO Unleashed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrimvalorELO Unleashed
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better3.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings9.8K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#164 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size739 MB60 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDirelightELO Gaming Limited

Customer experience

Grimvalor

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

ELO Unleashed

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

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

ELO Unleashed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Grimvalor

No in-app purchases

None

ELO Unleashed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grimvalor free?
Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELO Unleashed free?
ELO Unleashed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grimvalor or ELO Unleashed?
Grimvalor is rated higher. Grimvalor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while ELO Unleashed averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.
Do Grimvalor or ELO Unleashed have ads?
Neither Grimvalor nor ELO Unleashed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grimvalor or ELO Unleashed?
Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, and ELO Unleashed fortnightly. Most recently, Grimvalor was updated on September 25, 2026 and ELO Unleashed on September 9, 2026.

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