Comparison

Everdell vs Ephod™

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

Head to head
About

Everdell

Build a fantastical city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and recruiting critters. Compete against others or AI in this strategic card-based city-building game adapted from a popular board game. The player with the highest-scoring city after four seasons wins.

Highlights
  • Worker placement for resource gathering
  • Strategic card play for city building
  • Build Constructions and recruit Critters
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • AI play and Solo Challenges
  • Four-season game progression
Features
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From Everfrost to Bellsong, many a peaceful year has passed in Everdell — but the time has come for new territories to be settled and new cities to be established... Adapted from the award-winning board game from Tabletop Tycoon, Everdell is a fantastical city building game combining worker placement and strategic card play to create a new civilization. Gather resources to build fanciful Constructions and recruit colorful Critters to make your city thrive. Each card in your city scores points, and after four seasons have passed the highest-scoring city wins! Face off against other founders in cross-platform multiplayer games, or test your civic wits with AI play and Solo Challenges! On each turn, you'll take one of three actions: 1.) Place a Worker. Send one of your helpful workers out into the valley to gather resources! Berries, Twigs, Resin, Pebbles...and of course Cards! You'll need them all to help your new civilization grow. 2.) Play a Card. Your city can hold up to 15 Construction and Critter cards. Cards generate resources, open up new abilities, and score points to win the game! Discover combos and synergies to race past your opponents. 3.) Prepare for the Next Season. When the seasons change, your workers come home and get ready for the next round. But plan your city carefully! After four seasons, the Winter Moon returns and the game will end. There are buildings to construct, lively characters to meet, events to host— you will have a busy year ahead of you! Will the sun shine brightest on your city before the winter moon rises? Welcome to Everdell!

About

Ephod™

Engage in real-time strategy card battles. Collect gems, buy cards, and outmaneuver opponents to reach a target score. Compete globally, climb seasonal ranks, and customize your game experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time matches
  • Seasonal ranks and leaderboards
  • Multiple game modes
  • Connect with friends
  • Character and theme customization
Features
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Ephod™ is a real-time strategy card game where you collect gems, purchase cards, and outsmart opponents to score points. Manage your resources wisely and be the first to reach the target score. ◆ Key Features ◆ • Real-Time Matches – Compete with players worldwide in strategic battles • Season Ranks – Earn points, climb the ladder, and prove your skills each season • Leaderboards – Compare global and friend rankings • Multiple Modes – Ranked, Quick Match, Private, and Custom games • Friends & Likes – Connect with players you’ve met and show appreciation • Customization – Personalize your character and game themes Download now and prove your skills among players from all around the world!

Screenshots

Everdell4 screens
Ephod™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ephod™ at Free against Everdell's $9.99. Ephod™ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Everdell's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 43%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Ephod™ is free to download; Everdell costs $9.99 up front. Everdell sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Ephod™ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Everdell holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Everdell's written reviews are positive against 43% of Ephod™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Everdell ships an update every 3 weeks, Ephod™ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Everdell versus Ephod™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEverdellEphod™
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better4.6 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews — better43.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size384 MB212 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperDire Wolf DigitalJinhyeok Jeong

Customer experience

Everdell

All ratings2,686 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative13.2%

Ephod™

All ratings1,010 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral14.6%
Negative42.1%

User reviews

Everdell

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth and seamless gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations
  • 🎶 Soothing soundtrack
  • 🕹️ Faithful digital adaptation of the board game
  • 🏆 Challenging and enjoyable solo challenges

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 📱 Small text and UI elements on mobile devices
  • 🔙 Lack of undo/cancel functionality
  • 🤖 AI opponent issues (e.g., auto-regenerating critters)

Ephod™

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great implementation of Splendor
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💎 Faithful recreation of the board game
  • 🎨 Excellent visual design
  • 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🔁 Excessive need to update the app
  • 🕰️ Freezing and turn skipping issues
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and coins
  • 🔌 Connectivity problems and disconnections

Bugs and requests

Everdell

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to play certain cards or use locations
  • Game freezes or crashes during online play
  • Incorrect scoring or card interactions
  • Placement issues with workers and cards

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for expansions and additional content
  • Allow players to choose their character/critter
  • Implement a confirm/undo button for actions
  • Improve zoom and readability on smaller screens
  • Add push notifications for online games

Ephod™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Blank screens and loading issues
  • Incorrect scoring and noble card distribution
  • Account login and progress loss problems
  • Unresponsive controls and buttons
  • Crashes and force-quits during gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline/single-player mode
  • Ability to customize game settings (e.g., points target)
  • Replay/review functionality
  • Improved matchmaking and ranked system
  • Support for more players in private games

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Everdell

One-time2
  • Glimmergold$5.99
  • Bellfaire$8.99
5 purchases

Ephod™

One-time5
  • 3,000$1.99
  • 6,600$3.99
  • 11,500$6.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Pre-Game Ads$6.99
  • Stocking Pass$7.99

Questions

Is Everdell free?
Everdell costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ephod™ free?
Ephod™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Everdell or Ephod™?
Everdell is rated higher. Everdell averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Ephod™ averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.
Do Everdell or Ephod™ have ads?
Neither Everdell nor Ephod™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Everdell or Ephod™?
Everdell ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ephod™ weekly. Most recently, Everdell was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ephod™ on September 24, 2026.

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