# Eldrum vs Delete After Reading

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eldrum at 95% against Delete After Reading's 50%. Eldrum also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). Delete After Reading's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Delete After Reading sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 433 ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Eldrum's written reviews are positive against 50% of Delete After Reading's.

Eldrum ships an update every 9 days, Delete After Reading every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eldrum | Delete After Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537/reviews)** | [4.2 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delete-after-reading/id1637071912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **433** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 393 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) | [Patrones y Escondites](https://appshunter.io/developer/1402544274) |

## What reviewers say

### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537)

Embark on a dark fantasy text-based RPG where your decisions forge your path. Explore a war-torn world, uncover secrets, and shape your character's destiny through branching narratives and multiple endings. This immersive experience offers deep gameplay reminiscent of tabletop RPGs.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Nostalgic table-top RPG style, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings based on choices, Secrets to discover, High replayability

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $2.49 | one-time |
| Basic | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great story
- 👍 Immersive and engaging
- 🎨 Excellent visuals and atmosphere
- 📚 Detailed and well-written lore
- 🎮 Compelling gameplay with meaningful choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional combat balance issues
- 🕹️ Challenging combat system for some players
- 📱 Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent enemy shield/evasion chances
- Difficulty spikes in certain encounters

**Requested features**

- Sound effects for combat
- More content and story expansions


### Delete After Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delete-after-reading/id1637071912)

Engage in an interactive adventure that blends reading with puzzle-solving. Uncover a secret mission to retrieve a stolen videogame and alter destiny, all while ensuring your actions remain undetected.

**Highlights:** Interactive reading and story gameplay, Escape room style puzzles, Unique storytelling format, Adventure mission, Stealth and puzzle mechanics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Good plot and story
- 💡 Unique concept
- 💡 Clever puzzles
- 💡 Great art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall after first chapter
- 💸 Expensive for a small game
- 🐛 Game does not save progress
- 🐛 Frustrating to restart levels
- 🐛 Timed levels with no margin for error

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot scroll on MacBook Pro
- Symbols on TV are incorrect
- Cannot buy the game on Mac
- Chapter 5 is terrible on Mac
- TV did not show channels 7-9 until reloading app

**Requested features**

- Add a save/continue feature
- Make all levels free or reduce price
- Add iCloud syncing
- Add built-in video walkthroughs
- Improve scrolling on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Is Delete After Reading free?

Delete After Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Eldrum or Delete After Reading?

Eldrum is rated higher. Eldrum averages 4.9 out of 5 from 433 ratings, while Delete After Reading averages 4.2 from 74 ratings.

### Do Eldrum or Delete After Reading have ads?

Neither Eldrum nor Delete After Reading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eldrum or Delete After Reading?

Eldrum ships an update every 9 days, and Delete After Reading every 4 weeks. Most recently, Eldrum was updated on October 27, 2026 and Delete After Reading 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.*