Comparison

Grimlight vs Chrono Astrea

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

Head to head
About

Grimlight

Embark on an epic RPG adventure in a world threatened by shadowy entities. Summon legendary heroes from classic tales and folklore to battle the darkness. Strategize with unique weapon and item combinations to save the realm.

Highlights
  • Hero collection from classic tales
  • Anime-style character illustrations
  • Deep weapon and item customization
  • Strategic drag-and-drop combat
  • Engaging fairy tale storyline
Features
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Awaken to a new beginning in a world of dreams and fairy tales. [Grimlight] The world of Phantasia is filled with mystery and wonder but has been eroded away by the Dreamless, shadowy entities that seek to corrupt all living things and consume the world into the endless void. Even the Dominion lords who once defended the realms were corrupted and soon lost their reason and sanity. They are now mere shells of their former selves engulfed in madness and destruction. Only you, the Dreamer, can banish the darkness by calling upon heroes of legend through fragments of their past memories to save the world from endless ruin… ■A Story of Dreams and Fairy Tales■ Call upon epic heroes from classic stories, grim fairy tales, and folklore such as Alice, Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Snow White, and more! With the power of the Dreamstone, summon your allies and save the world of Phantasia from the mysterious and deadly Dreamless. ■Anime-Style Illustrations■ Unlock characters with gorgeous art from top anime-style illustrators. Listen to their voices and unlock their stories! ■Weapons and Tactics■ Plan your unique battle strategy with countless combinations of weapons, items, and Heroes. Acquire various weapons and items to customize and strengthen your heroes to make them even more powerful to attack and defend against the Dreamless onslaught for RPG survival. ■Simple and Easy Controls■ Deploy your heroes on the battlefield, and you're ready to start! Strategic combat with simple drag-and-drop controls. The right strategy and tactics can make the difference between victory and defeat. ■Official Links■ Official Website: https://grimlight.global/ Official Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/GrimlightEN

About

Chrono Astrea

Embark on an epic adventure to uncover a world-changing catastrophe. Engage in fast-paced combat, develop your heroes and skills, and utilize a customizable talent system. Earn idle rewards to ensure continuous progress.

Highlights
  • Fast action combat
  • Hero and skill development
  • Customizable talent system
  • Idle rewards
  • Unravel mysteries
Features
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On the Day of Ruin, an assassination was attempted on the Archkeeper of Light by five pagans. A battle for the ages took place, and evil was defeated. With their corrupt ambitions crushed, they were banished to the ends of the world. After a long preparation, the long-awaited purification ceremony, which would bring salvation to all life on the continent of Orema, would finally take place on the Day of Divination. The ceremony was not welcomed by all. Wicked forces seeking to foil this event have spewed their nefarious influence throughout the land and called forth their minions to wreak havoc far and wide. Everyone has been led to believe this truth, yet cracks in this tale have emerged. Layer by layer the illusions are being peeled back and at the center lies a world changing catastrophe. Will you uncover the truth in time? Fast and exciting action combat. Rich hero and skill development. Fully customizable talent system. Idle rewards for continuous progress.

Screenshots

Grimlight4 screens
Chrono Astrea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chrono Astrea at 4.5 against Grimlight's 4.1. Chrono Astrea also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Grimlight sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Chrono Astrea sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chrono Astrea holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 370 and 590 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Grimlight's written reviews are positive against 67% of Chrono Astrea's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grimlight ships an update fortnightly, Chrono Astrea every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Grimlight versus Chrono Astrea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrimlightChrono Astrea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (370 ratings)4.5 (590 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings370590 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.9 GB703 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperEIGHT STUDIO (Korea)RUNEWAKER ENTERTAINMENT

Customer experience

Grimlight

All ratings370 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral10.6%
Negative30.5%

Chrono Astrea

All ratings589 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative21.9%

User reviews

Grimlight

From 370 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Gorgeous art and character designs
  • 🎶 Excellent music and sound design
  • 📖 Intriguing story and lore
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🤝 Responsive and communicative developers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and server issues
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance problems
  • 🔑 Difficulty with account login and sign-in
  • 🔧 Lack of quality-of-life features
  • 💰 Gacha system with low pull rates

Chrono Astrea

From 590 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Unique character designs
  • 🎮 Engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Crisp graphics
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Lack of free-to-play progression
  • 🐛 Technical issues on lower-end devices

Bugs and requests

Grimlight

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Login and sign-in problems
  • Unresponsive or laggy UI
  • Progression and save data issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more playable characters and content updates
  • Improve stability and reduce technical issues
  • Implement more quality-of-life features
  • Increase rewards and resources for F2P players
  • Add more language support options

Chrono Astrea

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lost items after purchases
  • Progress reset after crashes
  • Summon animation bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free-to-play progression options
  • Improved customer support
  • Ability to revert character evolutions
  • Introduce new game modes (e.g., guild raids)

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Grimlight

One-time15
  • Daily Keys$0.99
  • Daily Material$1.99
  • Phantasia Pack$1.99
Show 12 more
  • 장비 소환팩$2.99
  • 메르헨 소환 팩$2.99
  • White Rabbit Pack$2.99
  • Ginger Pack$2.99
  • 멤버십 카드$4.99
  • Aurora’s Gift Pack$6.99
  • 배틀패스$9.99
  • Lifetime Summon$14.99
  • 장비 소환 패키지$29.99
  • 메르헨 소환 패키지$29.99
  • 1680 젬$29.99
  • 6200 젬$99.99
13 purchases

Chrono Astrea

One-time13
  • Travelers Basic Pack I$0.99
  • Daily Package I$0.99
  • Event Key$0.99
Show 10 more
  • Limited Package 150-1$4.99
  • Hero Mission Pass 1$4.99
  • Monthly Card I$4.99
  • Limited Package 300-1$9.99
  • Travelers Basic Pack III$14.99
  • Hero Mission Pass 2$14.99
  • Mission Pass I$19.99
  • Hero Mission Pass 3$19.99
  • Travelers Basic Pack IV$24.99
  • battlepass$29.99

Questions

Is Grimlight free?
Grimlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chrono Astrea free?
Chrono Astrea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grimlight or Chrono Astrea?
Chrono Astrea is rated higher. Grimlight averages 4.1 out of 5 from 370 ratings, while Chrono Astrea averages 4.5 from 590 ratings.
Do Grimlight or Chrono Astrea have ads?
Neither Grimlight nor Chrono Astrea shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grimlight or Chrono Astrea?
Grimlight ships an update fortnightly, and Chrono Astrea every 2 weeks. Most recently, Grimlight was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chrono Astrea on October 24, 2026.

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