Comparison

Grim RPG vs Candybox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grim RPG

Embark on an epic adventure, battling hordes of monsters with a vast arsenal of weapons. Collect over 100 unique items, discover item interactions, and strategically equip your gear to maximize your combat effectiveness. This incremental game offers endless progression and crafting.

Highlights
  • Collect over 100 weapons
  • Discover unique items
  • Explore item interactions
  • Strategically equip weapons
  • Alter the world for capabilities
  • Find crafting recipes
  • Incremental progression
Features
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You cleave your way through the Monster Hordes, a Hungering Axe in your left hand and a Grim Blade in your right...and about a dozen assorted Swords, Maces, Hammers, Crossbows, and Staves in your backpack. You know. Just in case you need them! An Ash Demon falls before you, then a Cyclops and a Stone Golem. Finally you face a hulking Mighty Revenant - the battle is great, but the spoils are greater: a Divine Gleaming Slicer is now yours.  As you swap it out with your Grim Blade, you get a message in your head, almost as if from another world...it says: ***+50% ATTACK UP - Welcome, to Grim RPG!*** ---FEATURES--- • Collect over 100 different weapons as you battle your way through endless waves of monsters! • Discover unique Items such as the Stone of Dreams, Executioner's Helm, and Squirrel of Repulsion • Explore item interactions: what happens if you put your Button Presser next to your Potion of Stamina? • Strategically equip your weapon to maximize your DPS output! • Alter the World to expand your capabilities and gain powerful Arcane Items! • Find Crafting Recipes to create special Items! • Grim RPG is an incremental game, which means that you will be constantly improving your character and progressing through the game's content!

About

Candybox

Embark on an ASCII art role-playing adventure starting with candy collection. Discover a world of quests, battles, exploration, and crafting. Unravel mysteries and upgrade your character to uncover hidden secrets.

Highlights
  • Candy collection and resource management
  • Text-based role-playing adventure
  • Combat against various enemies
  • Exploration of diverse game worlds
  • Quest completion and puzzle solving
  • Crafting and item upgrading
  • Discovery of hidden secrets and Easter eggs
Features
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Embark on an unforgettable journey in Candy Box, where a simple candy-collecting game turns into an epic adventure! Start with a handful of candies and discover a world filled with mysteries, quests, and battles. This text-based incremental game will surprise you at every turn with its depth and charm. Game Features: Start Simple, Dream Big: Begin by collecting candies, but don’t be fooled by the simplicity! As you gather more, the game reveals layers of new content, from shops and inventory to quests and exploration. Battle Fierce Enemies: Equip powerful swords, potions, and spells to take down a variety of enemies. Each foe presents a unique challenge that will test your strategy and preparation. Explore Vast Worlds: Travel through enchanted forests, mysterious dungeons, and grand castles. Each area is packed with secrets, treasures, and surprises waiting to be uncovered. Solve Puzzles and Complete Quests: Not just about combat—Candy Box offers intricate puzzles and quests that will require your wit and creativity. Unravel hidden mysteries and unlock powerful rewards. Craft and Upgrade: Use the candies you collect to craft powerful items, upgrade your gear, and customize your character. The more you play, the more powerful you become. Discover Hidden Secrets: Candy Box is full of Easter eggs, hidden features, and secret endings. Can you find them all? Why You'll Love Candy Box: Candy Box offers a unique blend of simplicity and depth, perfect for both casual players and those looking for a more complex experience. Whether you’re in it for the candy or the adventure, you’ll find something to love in this quirky, delightful game. Download now and see how far a single candy can take you!

Screenshots

Grim RPG4 screens
Candybox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grim RPG at 4.3 against Candybox's 3.2. Grim RPG also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 44%) and ratings volume (52 vs 15). Candybox's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grim RPG sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Candybox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grim RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Grim RPG's written reviews are positive against 44% of Candybox's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Grim RPG versus Candybox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrim RPGCandybox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (52 ratings) — better3.2 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better15
Update frequency—Daily
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB31 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTopCog LLCNoe LE PHILIPPE

Customer experience

Grim RPG

All ratings52 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative32.0%

Candybox

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Grim RPG

One-time5
  • Blessed Enchanted Egg$0.99
  • Cube of Finding$4.99
  • Exalted Enchanted Egg$4.99
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  • Dream Catcher$9.99
  • Divine Enchanted Egg$9.99
1 purchases

Candybox

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Grim RPG free?
Grim RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Candybox free?
Candybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grim RPG or Candybox?
Grim RPG is rated higher. Grim RPG averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Candybox averages 3.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Grim RPG or Candybox have ads?
Grim RPG shows ads; Candybox does not.

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