# Cursed Lands vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Eldrum at 1.4K against Cursed Lands's 11. Eldrum also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 71%). Cursed Lands's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cursed Lands sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 1.4K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Cursed Lands's written reviews are positive against 86% of Eldrum's.

Cursed Lands ships an update every 3 weeks, Eldrum every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cursed Lands | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursed-lands/id1387309986/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Celso Riva](https://appshunter.io/developer/331419396) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Cursed Lands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursed-lands/id1387309986)

Embark on an RPG adventure to uncover the mystery of a spreading mist and a destroyed army. Assemble a strike team, recruit allies, and utilize a unique social talent system to influence enemies and explore multiple romance options.

**Highlights:** Investigate a mysterious mist, Assemble a strike team, Recruit allies from across the land, Innovative social talent system, Bluff, intimidate, and coerce enemies, Multiple romance options, Bonus romance scenes and CGs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money and XP Cheat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play the full story | $11.99 | one-time |


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077)

Embark on a text-based RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative. Explore a world of warring factions, gather equipment, and develop your character. Discover secrets and multiple endings in this immersive interactive fiction.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings, Over 8 hours of playtime, Secrets to discover, Supports phones and tablets, Accessible for blind/low-vision players

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive story and world-building
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and music
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay with meaningful choices
- 🔍 Lots of secrets and replayability
- 💰 Fair pricing model (one-time purchase)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of guidance/hints can be frustrating
- 🕰️ Relatively short main story
- 🤖 Combat system could use more depth
- 🔄 Limited ability to revisit previous areas

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional softlocks/progression blockers
- Typos and minor text issues

**Requested features**

- More content/story expansions
- Ability to carry over progress/decisions to sequels
- Additional languages (e.g., Russian, Spanish)
- Improved inventory/save management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cursed Lands free?

Cursed Lands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cursed Lands or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. Cursed Lands averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Cursed Lands or Eldrum have ads?

Neither Cursed Lands nor Eldrum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cursed Lands or Eldrum?

Cursed Lands ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eldrum every 10 days. Most recently, Cursed Lands was updated on June 5, 2026 and Eldrum on September 26, 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.*