# Dungeons and Decisions RPG vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is ads: Eldrum at none against Dungeons and Decisions RPG's shown. Eldrum also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Dungeons and Decisions RPG's advantage is ratings volume (9.7K vs 434). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dungeons and Decisions RPG sells 10 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dungeons and Decisions RPG against 4.9 for Eldrum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dungeons and Decisions RPG has 9.7K ratings behind it against 434, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Dungeons and Decisions RPG's written reviews are positive against 95% of Eldrum's.

Dungeons and Decisions RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, Eldrum every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dungeons and Decisions RPG | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeons-and-decisions-rpg/id1480160894/reviews) | **[4.9 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 434 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Delight Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/901185752) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Dungeons and Decisions RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeons-and-decisions-rpg/id1480160894)

Embark on a massive, human-authored fantasy text RPG where your choices profoundly impact your destiny. Explore a world with deep branching narratives, stat-based consequences, and no "pay-to-choose" mechanics. Play offline and enjoy a story rich with imagination.

**Highlights:** Human-authored fantasy saga, Branching narrative choices, Stat-based consequences (Life, Mana, Sanity, Cool), Multiple character classes (Wizard, Enchantress, Ranger, Rogue), Over 1.5 million words of story, Offline play, VoiceOver compatibility

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 luck | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18 luck | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 70 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 75 luck | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium 50% Off | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium 30% Off | $13.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Content and No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging storytelling
- 👍 Well-written characters and narratives
- 🎨 Enjoyable artwork
- 🎮 Immersive choose-your-own-adventure experience
- 💡 Interesting and meaningful choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Illusion of choice, with limited impact on story outcomes
- 🔍 Lack of customization options for player character
- 🔍 Occasional misogynistic commentary

**Reported bugs**

- Loading issues and crashes for some users
- Progression and scoring bugs

**Requested features**

- More branching storylines and impactful choices
- Additional character customization options
- Expanded content and faster release of new chapters


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537)

Embark on a dark fantasy text-based RPG where your decisions forge your path. Explore a war-torn world, uncover secrets, and shape your character's destiny through branching narratives and multiple endings. This immersive experience offers deep gameplay reminiscent of tabletop RPGs.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Nostalgic table-top RPG style, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings based on choices, Secrets to discover, High replayability

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $2.49 | one-time |
| Basic | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great story
- 👍 Immersive and engaging
- 🎨 Excellent visuals and atmosphere
- 📚 Detailed and well-written lore
- 🎮 Compelling gameplay with meaningful choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional combat balance issues
- 🕹️ Challenging combat system for some players
- 📱 Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent enemy shield/evasion chances
- Difficulty spikes in certain encounters

**Requested features**

- Sound effects for combat
- More content and story expansions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dungeons and Decisions RPG free?

Dungeons and Decisions RPG 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, Dungeons and Decisions RPG or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. Dungeons and Decisions RPG averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.9 from 434 ratings.

### Do Dungeons and Decisions RPG or Eldrum have ads?

Dungeons and Decisions RPG shows ads; Eldrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dungeons and Decisions RPG or Eldrum?

Dungeons and Decisions RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, and Eldrum every 9 days. Most recently, Dungeons and Decisions RPG was updated on November 3, 2026 and Eldrum on November 3, 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.*