# Eldrum vs Rat's Roster

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rat's Roster at none against Eldrum's 3. Eldrum's advantage is ratings volume (434 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Rat's Roster asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Eldrum against 5.0 for Rat's Roster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 434 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eldrum | Rat's Roster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rats-roster/id6809921777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **434** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 94.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 198 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) | [DANE ANTHONY DUSTHIMER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809921779) |

## 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


### Rat's Roster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rats-roster/id6809921777)

Easily create and manage your 5e characters for any campaign. Store all details, stats, abilities, and notes in one place. Perfect for players and Game Masters seeking a streamlined character sheet experience.

**Highlights:** Create and store 5e characters, Manage combat stats and abilities, Track equipment and spells, Organize campaign notes, Semi-automated calculations, Full homebrew compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Is Rat's Roster free?

Rat's Roster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eldrum or Rat's Roster?

Rat's Roster is rated higher. Eldrum averages 4.9 out of 5 from 434 ratings, while Rat's Roster averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Eldrum or Rat's Roster have ads?

Neither Eldrum nor Rat's Roster shows ads.

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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.*