# Grimlight vs Chrono Astrea

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Grimlight | Chrono Astrea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimlight/id1581756356/reviews) | **[4.5 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-astrea/id1591191846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 370 | **590** |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.9 GB | 703 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [EIGHT STUDIO (Korea)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581756358) | [RUNEWAKER ENTERTAINMENT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042150479) |

## What reviewers say

### Grimlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimlight/id1581756356)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Material | $1.99 | one-time |
| Phantasia Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 장비 소환팩 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 메르헨 소환 팩 | $2.99 | one-time |
| White Rabbit Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ginger Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 멤버십 카드 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aurora’s Gift Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 배틀패스 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Summon | $14.99 | one-time |
| 장비 소환 패키지 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 메르헨 소환 패키지 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1680 젬 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6200  젬 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-astrea/id1591191846)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travelers Basic Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package 150-1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Mission Pass 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package 300-1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Travelers Basic Pack III | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hero Mission Pass 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mission Pass I | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hero Mission Pass 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Travelers Basic Pack IV | $24.99 | one-time |
| battlepass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Lost items after purchases
- Progress reset after crashes
- Summon animation bugs

**Requested features**

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


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