# Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) vs Duskfall

The clearest difference is rating: Duskfall at 4.8 against Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)'s 4.2. Duskfall also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 16). Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duskfall sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Duskfall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) ships an update fortnightly, Duskfall every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) | Duskfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elly-and-the-ruby-atlas-rpg/id1530341723/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 999 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ASSIST Software SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/965213563) | [Viktor Domonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492040230) |

## What reviewers say

### Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elly-and-the-ruby-atlas-rpg/id1530341723)

Embark on a free offline and online pirate adventure RPG. Explore towns, trade goods, and engage in hack-and-slash sword fighting. Customize your ship and equipment to battle enemies and recover a family heirloom.

**Highlights:** Offline and online play, Hack-and-slash sword fighting, Ship and equipment customization, Trading with supply and demand, Item crafting, Explore 20+ towns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Duskfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

**Highlights:** Turn-based dungeon crawling, Strategic combat system, Fantasy world exploration, Hero customization and upgrades, Crafting and enchantment, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duskfall Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasons Tier 2 Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| 600 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1300 gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great retro experience
- 🚀 Satisfying RPG/dungeon crawler
- 💡 Customizable character
- 👍 Good basic fun
- 👍 Impressive and interesting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sudden difficulty spike
- 🔒 Inventory paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable updates
- 🐛 Inventory management issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of hints

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing after purchases
- Doors/gates relocking after progress
- Clues not saved in quest log

**Requested features**

- More in-game purchase options
- More skill optimization
- Hint feature or help for stuck players
- Ability to see companion classes
- Ability to customize companions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) free?

Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Duskfall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) or Duskfall?

Duskfall is rated higher. Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) or Duskfall have ads?

Duskfall shows ads; Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) or Duskfall?

Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) ships an update fortnightly, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Elly and the Ruby Atlas (RPG) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Duskfall 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.*