# Grim Quest vs Summon Worlds

The clearest difference is ads: Summon Worlds at none against Grim Quest's shown. Grim Quest's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (91% vs 73%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grim Quest sells 7 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.

Grim Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grim Quest has 4.5K ratings behind it against 365, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Grim Quest's written reviews are positive against 73% of Summon Worlds's.

Grim Quest ships an update every 2 weeks, Summon Worlds every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grim Quest | Summon Worlds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-quest-old-school-rpg/id1539930489/reviews)** | [4.5 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summon-worlds-worldbuilder/id1667442517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 365 |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Monomyth d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539930491) | [OPENFORGE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421846153) |

## What reviewers say

### Grim Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-quest-old-school-rpg/id1539930489)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based RPG. Explore a mysterious world, battle monsters, and delve into your character's psyche. Features deep customization, challenging combat, and a rich, lore-filled narrative.

**Highlights:** Turn-based combat, Deep character customization, Text-based storytelling, Roguelike elements, Offline play, Dark fantasy setting

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Thanks! (Mage Item Pack) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Thanks! (Warrior Item Pack) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Thanks! (Rogue Item Pack) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Thanks! (Gunsling Item Pack) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Thanks! (Revenant Item Pack) | $14.99 | one-time |
| THANKS! (Manifestation Device) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free to play
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🔒 No overwhelming ads
- 🤖 Engaging combat system
- 💡 Customizable character builds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Paywall after initial content
- 🐛 Occasional UI issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive dungeon layouts
- 🤔 Unclear progression at times
- 🤯 Punishing difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access certain areas
- Inconsistent save/load functionality
- Scrolling issues on larger devices

**Requested features**

- More varied dungeon environments
- Expanded skill and spell system
- Ability to respec character builds
- Improved accessibility options
- Expanded end-game content


### Summon Worlds

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

Build, visualize, and explore your own fantasy worlds. Create interconnected characters, locations, and lore, then bring them to life through AI-powered chat and interactive adventures. Collaborate with others or develop your universe solo.

**Highlights:** Connected worldbuilding, Interactive map editor, Detailed character development, AI art and lore generation, AI-guided RPG adventures, Solo and collaborative building, Community world exploration

**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 Grim Quest free?

Grim Quest 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, Grim Quest or Summon Worlds?

Grim Quest is rated higher. Grim Quest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Summon Worlds averages 4.5 from 365 ratings.

### Do Grim Quest or Summon Worlds have ads?

Grim Quest shows ads; Summon Worlds does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grim Quest or Summon Worlds?

Grim Quest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Summon Worlds every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grim Quest was updated on November 3, 2026 and Summon Worlds 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.*