# Northeld vs Eldaryn

The clearest difference is rating: Eldaryn at 4.9 against Northeld's 4.0. Eldaryn also leads on ratings volume (74 vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Northeld sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Eldaryn sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eldaryn holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldaryn has 74 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Northeld ships an update every 4 weeks, Eldaryn every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Northeld | Eldaryn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northeld-castle-idle-rpg/id1525862814/reviews) | **[4.9 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldaryn/id6759623222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 322 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Northeld](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474613205) | [Solmeron s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879859559) |

## What reviewers say

### Northeld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northeld-castle-idle-rpg/id1525862814)

Build a fantasy castle and assemble an army of orcs, humans, and dwarves. Send your squad into an endless dungeon for auto-battle combat, loot, and boss fights. Progress even while offline with idle mechanics.

**Highlights:** Idle dungeon RPG, Castle base building, Auto-battle combat, Endless dungeon, Rare loot and gear, Three fantasy races, AFK progression

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Newbie Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deal x3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| City Construction Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grain Stockpile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Starter Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fast Development Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deal Buy All | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Monthly | $9.99 | one-time |


### Eldaryn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldaryn/id6759623222)

Embark on a journey of continuous growth, strategic combat, and powerful gear. Level up your hero, collect and enhance equipment, and discover unique build combinations to overcome challenges. Engage in PvE, PvP, and large-scale clan battles.

**Highlights:** Progression-driven gameplay, Gear collection and upgrades, Build experimentation, PvE encounters and bosses, PvP Arena competition, Clan system and wars, Fortress Siege battles

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Daily Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Dungeon Key | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Gem Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Crusade Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Buff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Northeld free?

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

### Is Eldaryn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Northeld or Eldaryn?

Eldaryn is rated higher. Northeld averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Eldaryn averages 4.9 from 74 ratings.

### Do Northeld or Eldaryn have ads?

Both Northeld and Eldaryn show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Northeld or Eldaryn?

Northeld ships an update every 4 weeks, and Eldaryn every 10 days. Most recently, Northeld was updated on October 24, 2026 and Eldaryn on October 31, 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.*