# Eldrum vs Summon Worlds

Eldrum and Summon Worlds both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Eldrum's written reviews are positive against 73% of Summon Worlds's. Eldrum also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 365). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Summon Worlds sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 365 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Eldrum's written reviews are positive against 73% of Summon Worlds's.

Eldrum ships an update every 9 days, Summon Worlds every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eldrum | Summon Worlds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077/reviews)** | [4.5 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summon-worlds-worldbuilder/id1667442517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 365 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) | [OPENFORGE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421846153) |

## 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


### Summon Worlds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summon-worlds-worldbuilder/id1667442517)

This app uses AI to help fantasy creators, GMs, and writers generate entire worlds, characters, spells, and art. Collaborate with others in real-time and engage in interactive AI chat roleplay to develop backstories and plot twists.

**Highlights:** AI-powered world generation, High-res AI art generation, Real-time collaboration, Interactive AI chat roleplay, Character, spell, and item creation

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summon Worlds Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Summon Worlds Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Summon Worlds Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Summon Worlds Ultra | $19.99 | per month |
| Summon Worlds Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Mana Refill 300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mana Refill | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mana Refill 1200 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mana Refill 2600 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for character creation
- 👍 Engaging community
- 👍 Constant feature scaling
- 👍 Supports creativity
- 👍 Detailed character and world generation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paywalling of previously free features
- 🔒 Strict account creation requirements
- 🔒 Difficulty accessing daily mana
- 🔒 Limitations on free usage

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to create new characters
- Login and account creation issues
- Inconsistent AI responses and behavior
- Incorrect item/weapon generation for characters

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and delete existing characters
- Increase in free daily mana or message limits
- Option to create group chats or campaigns
- Expand world and event generation capabilities
- Add more anime/manga character references


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Is Summon Worlds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eldrum or Summon Worlds?

Eldrum is rated higher. Eldrum averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Summon Worlds averages 4.5 from 365 ratings.

### Do Eldrum or Summon Worlds have ads?

Neither Eldrum nor Summon Worlds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eldrum or Summon Worlds?

Eldrum ships an update every 9 days, and Summon Worlds every 3 weeks. Most recently, Eldrum was updated on October 29, 2026 and Summon Worlds on October 30, 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.*