# Elemental Adventurer vs Duskfall

The clearest difference is rating: Duskfall at 4.8 against Elemental Adventurer's 3.9. Duskfall also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 49%) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 175). Elemental Adventurer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elemental Adventurer sells 14 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.

Duskfall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.5K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Elemental Adventurer's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

Elemental Adventurer ships an update every 4 weeks, Duskfall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elemental Adventurer | Duskfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-adventurer/id1671509460/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 175 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 607 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SkyRise Digital Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533933994) | [Viktor Domonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492040230) |

## What reviewers say

### Elemental Adventurer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-adventurer/id1671509460)

Embark on a casual rogue-lite ARPG adventure controlling a squad with powerful elemental abilities. Engage in thrilling, stress-relieving combat, explore randomly generated realms, and team up with friends for cooperative challenges and boss battles.

**Highlights:** Elemental squad combat, Casual rogue-lite mechanics, Co-op multiplayer, Hero draws and rewards, Boss challenges

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Pet | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Top-up Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99 Token Order | $0.99 | one-time |
| 499 Token Order | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| 999 Token Order | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,999 Token Order | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Card | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4,999 Token Order | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9,999 Token Order | $99.99 | one-time |
| 15,999 Token Order | $159.99 | one-time |
| 24,999 Token Order | $249.99 | one-time |
| 49,999 Token Order | $499.99 | one-time |
| 99,999 Token Order | $999.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 No ads or intrusive monetization
- ✨ Engaging gameplay with strategic depth
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- ⚡ Smooth performance and no load times
- 🎯 Variety of characters and skill combinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs after recent updates
- 💔 Major progress wipes from updates
- 😤 Excessive difficulty spikes early on
- 🎰 Heavy reliance on RNG for progression
- 💸 Shift toward pay-to-win mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Skills not equipping properly to loadout
- Game freezing after boss defeat
- Game not loading past 48%
- Character stuck in 'magic trip' stage
- Progress wiped after updates despite account linking

**Requested features**

- Cloud save/data backup system
- More varied game modes and quests
- Endless/timeless battle mode
- Practice mode with custom upgrades
- Ability to swap elemental upgrades mid-run


### 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 Elemental Adventurer free?

Elemental Adventurer 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, Elemental Adventurer or Duskfall?

Duskfall is rated higher. Elemental Adventurer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Elemental Adventurer or Duskfall have ads?

Duskfall shows ads; Elemental Adventurer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Elemental Adventurer or Duskfall?

Elemental Adventurer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Elemental Adventurer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Duskfall on September 25, 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.*