# Eldrum vs Typed Adventures

The clearest difference is rating: Eldrum at 4.9 against Typed Adventures's 3.0. Eldrum also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (95% vs 67%). Typed Adventures's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 434 ratings behind it against 2, 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 67% of Typed Adventures's.

Eldrum ships an update every 9 days, Typed Adventures every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eldrum | Typed Adventures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typed-adventures/id6478809036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **434** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **94.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 198 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) | [Federico German Ramos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551551414) |

## 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


### Typed Adventures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typed-adventures/id6478809036)

Embark on unique text-based adventures where your words shape the narrative. Explore diverse worlds, interact with characters, and manage your inventory to survive and grow your character. Earn achievements as you play.

**Highlights:** Dynamic text-based narrative generation, 14 diverse explorable worlds, Interactive character system, Character stat growth, Strategic combat encounters, Inventory management, Unlockable achievements

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Is Typed Adventures free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eldrum or Typed Adventures?

Eldrum is rated higher. Eldrum averages 4.9 out of 5 from 434 ratings, while Typed Adventures averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Eldrum or Typed Adventures have ads?

Neither Eldrum nor Typed Adventures shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eldrum or Typed Adventures?

Eldrum ships an update every 9 days, and Typed Adventures every 4 months. Most recently, Eldrum was updated on November 7, 2026 and Typed Adventures on November 7, 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.*