# Eldrum vs Ord.

The clearest difference is price: Eldrum at Free against Ord.'s $1.99. Eldrum also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 71%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 315). Ord.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Eldrum is free to download; Ord. costs $1.99 up front. Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ord. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Eldrum against 4.7 for Ord.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 315 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Eldrum's written reviews are positive against 71% of Ord.'s.

Eldrum ships an update every 9 days, Ord. fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eldrum | Ord. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077/reviews) | **[4.7 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ord/id1523539543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 315 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 159 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ord.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ord/id1523539543)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Embark on quests to defeat evil or create worlds as a god. This app tells stories that emphasize player choices and fast-paced narratives. It includes multiple stories, visual polish, sound effects, and achievements.

**Highlights:** Player choice emphasis, Fast-paced narratives, Multiple stories included, Visual polish, Sound effects, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Imaginative and creative gameplay
- 👍 Minimalistic design sparks imagination
- 📚 Good for language learning practice
- ✨ Inspiring and thought-provoking
- 📖 Excellent storytelling through words

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💀 Frequent instant deaths
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay due to restarts
- ❓ Unclear choice outcomes
- 💰 Perceived as a waste of money by some
- 🤷 Confusing and difficult to understand

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in loops with no option to change
- German translation has spelling errors
- Some text is too dark to read outdoors

**Requested features**

- Add more stories/adventures
- Implement a story maker
- Add checkpoints to avoid full restarts
- Consider a free version with IAPs for content
- Option to pet the dog


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Is Ord. free?

Ord. costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eldrum or Ord.?

Ord. is rated higher. Eldrum averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Ord. averages 4.7 from 315 ratings.

### Do Eldrum or Ord. have ads?

Neither Eldrum nor Ord. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eldrum or Ord.?

Eldrum ships an update every 9 days, and Ord. fortnightly. Most recently, Eldrum was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ord. on November 8, 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.*