# Destiny vs Grimmwick

The clearest difference is ads: Grimmwick at none against Destiny's shown. Grimmwick also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Destiny's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 4) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destiny sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Grimmwick sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grimmwick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Destiny has 24K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Destiny's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grimmwick's.

Destiny ships an update every 3 weeks, Grimmwick daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destiny | Grimmwick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destiny-rising/id1593326563/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimmwick/id6804521352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) | [Michael Durkin-Sztukowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793330209) |

## What reviewers say

### Destiny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destiny-rising/id1593326563)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Adventure, #163 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling sci-fi shooter gameplay with unique characters and powerful weapons. Experience iconic game modes and embark on new adventures to defend Earth. Play solo or team up with friends in this first-person or third-person action experience.

**Highlights:** First-person and third-person shooter modes, Unique characters with formidable skills, Iconic and new game modes (campaign, co-op, PVE, PVP), Diverse and powerful weapon combinations, Online multiplayer and clan system, Character customization and personal stories

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60silver | $0.99 | one-time |
| peacemaker's gifts | $0.99 | one-time |
| pandora's deals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300silver | $4.99 | one-time |
| tree of light's blessing | $4.99 | one-time |
| premuim pass plus | $5.00 | one-time |
| 600silver | $9.99 | one-time |
| premuim pass plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| founder bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| hero's vault | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1500silver | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6000silver | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Appealing to both new and veteran players
- 🚀 Impressive graphics and performance
- 👍 Engaging and immersive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Concerns about potential pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Server connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues and server downtime
- Framerate drops during intense combat

**Requested features**

- Control support for better experience
- Optimization for older devices


### Grimmwick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimmwick/id6804521352)

Embark on a Halloween-themed adventure where you must relight a shattered flame to save a town from eternal darkness. Explore diverse districts, battle corrupted guardians, and master classic platforming mechanics. Collect candy to unlock costumes and permanent upgrades, with a special mode for younger players.

**Highlights:** 25 handcrafted levels across 5 districts, 5 unique boss guardians with secret takedowns, Unlockable characters with special moves, Game Center leaderboards for speed and perfection, Classic platforming mechanics: run, double-jump, ground-pound, Collect candy for costumes and permanent upgrades, Cozy Mode for younger players with gentler enemies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Handful of Candy | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Bucket of Candy | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Cauldron of Candy | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Destiny free?

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

### Is Grimmwick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Destiny or Grimmwick?

Grimmwick is rated higher. Destiny averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Grimmwick averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Destiny or Grimmwick have ads?

Destiny shows ads; Grimmwick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Destiny or Grimmwick?

Destiny ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grimmwick daily. Most recently, Destiny was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grimmwick on October 13, 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.*