# Grimlight vs HEIR OF LIGHT

The clearest difference is rating: HEIR OF LIGHT at 4.6 against Grimlight's 4.1. Grimlight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 46%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grimlight sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and HEIR OF LIGHT sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HEIR OF LIGHT holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 370 and 880 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Grimlight's written reviews are positive against 46% of HEIR OF LIGHT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Grimlight ships an update fortnightly, HEIR OF LIGHT monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grimlight | HEIR OF LIGHT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimlight/id1581756356/reviews) | **[4.6 (880 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heir-of-light-eclipse/id1672238868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 370 | **880** |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.9 GB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [EIGHT STUDIO (Korea)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581756358) | [Com2uS Holdings Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/646209316) |

## 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


### HEIR OF LIGHT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heir-of-light-eclipse/id1672238868)

Experience rapid growth and rewards in this idle RPG. Engage in strategic 5v5 battles, collect over 1,000 characters, and explore a rich fantasy universe with stunning visuals. Enjoy AFK collection and competitive PvP.

**Highlights:** Rapid character progression, 5v5 team battles, Over 1,000 character combinations, Stunning fantasy illustrations, Idle AFK collection system, PvE and PvP content, Strategic deck building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.79 pack | $0.79 | one-time |
| 0.99 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1.99 pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2.99 pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4.99 pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6.99 pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14.99 pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 24.99 pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| 34.99 pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| 49.99 pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 99.99 pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent character design
- 📚 Rich lore and story
- 💰 F2P friendly
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎉 Great anniversary events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Sluggish performance
- 🔍 Misleading gacha rates
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization
- 🔄 Season-based resets

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Unbalanced PvP units
- Unreliable server stability

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- More male character options
- Improved UI and animations
- Better code redemption system
- Crossover events like original Heir of Light


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grimlight free?

Grimlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HEIR OF LIGHT free?

HEIR OF LIGHT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grimlight or HEIR OF LIGHT?

HEIR OF LIGHT is rated higher. Grimlight averages 4.1 out of 5 from 370 ratings, while HEIR OF LIGHT averages 4.6 from 880 ratings.

### Do Grimlight or HEIR OF LIGHT have ads?

HEIR OF LIGHT shows ads; Grimlight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grimlight or HEIR OF LIGHT?

Grimlight ships an update fortnightly, and HEIR OF LIGHT monthly. Most recently, Grimlight was updated on October 24, 2026 and HEIR OF LIGHT on October 21, 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.*