# Grim RPG vs Candybox

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grim RPG | Candybox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-rpg/id1551670378/reviews)** | [3.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candybox-mobile/id6630378383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TopCog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/936969300) | [Noe LE PHILIPPE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637610714) |

## What reviewers say

### Grim RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-rpg/id1551670378)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blessed Enchanted Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cube of Finding | $4.99 | one-time |
| Exalted Enchanted Egg | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dream Catcher | $9.99 | one-time |
| Divine Enchanted Egg | $9.99 | one-time |


### Candybox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candybox-mobile/id6630378383)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*