# iDungeon vs Grayout

The clearest difference is rating: iDungeon at 4.8 against Grayout's 3.7. iDungeon also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). Grayout's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (61 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

iDungeon costs $2.99 and Grayout $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iDungeon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grayout has 61 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of iDungeon's written reviews are positive against 63% of Grayout's.

iDungeon ships an update every 16 months, Grayout every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDungeon | Grayout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idungeon/id337127396/reviews)** | [3.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grayout/id1023152763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 62.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #159 | **#87** |
| Size | 5 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **11.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Peter Schorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/291182088) | [Mrgan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320710721) |

## What reviewers say

### iDungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idungeon/id337127396)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Experience a classic text-based adventure game from the PDP-11 era. This app provides a playable version of the popular «Dungeon» game, running on a simplified operating system environment.

**Highlights:** Play classic text adventure, «Dungeon» game included, PDP-11 era gaming, RT11 operating system simulation

**In-app purchases:** none


### Grayout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grayout/id1023152763)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Experience a unique text-based adventure game set in a dystopian medical facility. Navigate challenging conversations as a character with aphasia, struggling to communicate due to a disorder affecting language processing. This narrative-driven game explores themes of communication and internal struggle.

**Highlights:** Aphasiac text game mechanics, Narrative-driven gameplay, Interactive conversations, Word puzzle elements, Emotional simulation, Dystopian setting

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
- 📖 Engaging and well-written story
- 🎨 Creative wordplay and imagery
- ✨ Thoughtful narrative and storytelling
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Very short gameplay duration
- 💰 High price for short experience
- 🤷 Arbitrary and illogical puzzle solutions
- 🧩 Frustrating guessing game mechanics
- 🚫 Restrictive input and lack of flexibility

**Reported bugs**

- Game-breaking bug preventing progression
- Text formatting errors on some screens
- Typo in dialogue
- Visual glitch after switching apps

**Requested features**

- Add a hint system
- Improve sentence validation logic
- Allow for more flexible sentence input
- Add option to mute music
- Improve UI for larger screens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDungeon free?

iDungeon costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grayout free?

Grayout costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDungeon or Grayout?

iDungeon is rated higher. iDungeon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Grayout averages 3.7 from 61 ratings.

### Do iDungeon or Grayout have ads?

Neither iDungeon nor Grayout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDungeon or Grayout?

iDungeon ships an update every 16 months, and Grayout every 3 weeks. Most recently, iDungeon was updated on October 27, 2026 and Grayout on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iDungeon or Grayout?

iDungeon currently peaks at #159 in the App Store charts, and Grayout at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*