# Grim Tides vs Duskfall

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Duskfall at 13.0 against Grim Tides's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grim Tides sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Duskfall sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Grim Tides against 4.8 for Duskfall. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Grim Tides's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grim Tides | Duskfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tides-old-school-rpg/id1612461285/reviews) | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 85.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Monomyth d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539930491) | [Viktor Domonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492040230) |

## What reviewers say

### Grim Tides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-tides-old-school-rpg/id1612461285)

Embark on a text-based, turn-based RPG adventure across a tropical archipelago. Build your character, engage in strategic combat, and captain your ship through a world of magic and mystery. Experience deep customization and a story shaped by your choices.

**Highlights:** Text-based storytelling, Turn-based tactical combat, Deep character customization, Ship captaining and resource management, Roguelike elements, Offline play

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Thanks! (Cleric Item Pack) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Thanks! (Knight Item Pack) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Thanks! (Mage Item Pack) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Thanks! (Rogue Item Pack) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Thanks! (Barbarian Item Pack) | $14.99 | one-time |
| THANKS! (Manifestation Device) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Old school entertainment
- 👍 Fantastic game with depth
- 👍 Compelling story and world
- 👍 Engaging gameplay and combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Paywall after initial free content
- 🔒 Slow progression and grindy at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty escaping combat
- Inconsistent access to healing resources
- Progression-blocking bugs with quests and exits

**Requested features**

- More gear and item variety
- Ability to customize passive abilities
- Improved inventory and merchant UI
- More diverse dungeon layouts and enemy types
- Accessibility improvements for visually impaired players


### Duskfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

**Highlights:** Turn-based dungeon crawling, Strategic combat system, Fantasy world exploration, Hero customization and upgrades, Crafting and enchantment, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duskfall Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasons Tier 2 Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| 600 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1300 gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3000 gems | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| 7000 gems | $35.99 | one-time |
| 16000 gems | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great retro experience
- 🚀 Satisfying RPG/dungeon crawler
- 💡 Customizable character
- 👍 Good basic fun
- 👍 Impressive and interesting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sudden difficulty spike
- 🔒 Inventory paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable updates
- 🐛 Inventory management issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of hints

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing after purchases
- Doors/gates relocking after progress
- Clues not saved in quest log

**Requested features**

- More in-game purchase options
- More skill optimization
- Hint feature or help for stuck players
- Ability to see companion classes
- Ability to customize companions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grim Tides free?

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

### Is Duskfall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grim Tides or Duskfall?

Grim Tides and Duskfall are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.5K and 3.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Grim Tides or Duskfall have ads?

Both Grim Tides and Duskfall show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grim Tides or Duskfall?

Grim Tides ships an update every 2 weeks, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Grim Tides was updated on October 20, 2026 and Duskfall 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.*