Comparison

Perfect Cell vs Grimvalor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Perfect Cell

Embody a powerful creature and use unique superpowers to escape a high-security submarine base. Solve puzzles, dodge deadly traps, and engage in fast-paced action or stealthy infiltration to survive.

Highlights
  • Superpowers for escape
  • Action and infiltration gameplay
  • Puzzle solving
  • Intuitive multi-touch controls
  • 35 levels across 5 worlds
  • Full HD 3D graphics
Features
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Play as the most advanced creature ever discovered on Earth. You are trapped in a high security submarine base and you must use your superpowers to escape from this hostile environment; dodge lasers and AK-47 bullets, solve puzzles to progress and try to survive the many other dangerous and deadly traps. Play through an original story that uniquely combines the best of action and infiltration games . Use intuitive, multi-touch gameplay; play as up to 3 Cells on the same screen, dash through the air with a swipe gesture or cut off your enemies’ heads with a ‘draw and dash’! Use your mind to find your way out covertly or, if you prefer, use fast-paced action gameplay to kill every scientist and soldier in your path. You are the Perfect Cell! See the gameplay video at : www.mobigame.net "Perfect Cell is bloody brilliant" - TheAPPERA.com ***** Winner of the IMGA 2011 People's Choice Award ***** 4/5 TouchGen.net 5/5 AppSmile.com 4/5 TouchArcade.com 3/4 SlideToPlay.com 4/5 AppSpy.com 8/10 PocketGamer.co.uk (Silver Award) Game features: - Hyper realistic environments with dynamic lighting and physics - Cut your enemies into bloody pieces with a simple gesture - The best Action/Infiltration/Puzzle game on the iOS! - 35 levels with dynamic atmosphere across 5 different worlds - Very intuitive multitouch control - Game Center : Achievements and Leaderboards provide a high replay value and allow you to share with your friends - Full HD 3D Graphics, optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It's really smooth on a 1st gen iPhone/iPod, and it looks just amazing on a Retina display! Follow Mobigame on twitter.com/mobigame Play more Mobigames like EDGE, Cross Fingers and Truckers Delight at http://www.mobigame.net

About

Grimvalor

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

Highlights
  • Skill-based combat
  • Exploration of dark fantasy world
  • Epic boss fights
  • Stunning 3D visuals
  • Customizable touch controls
  • MFi controller support
  • Offline play
Features
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Slash your way through the hordes of darkness and defeat King Valor's fearsome guardians in this breathtaking adventure! "Chaining together a slick series of attacks, dodges, and jumps, is incredibly satisfying." — PocketGamer "I suspect mobile gaming fans will be playing and replaying this one for years to come." — TouchArcade, 5/5 A malicious power stirs in the forgotten kingdom of Vallaris. Tasked with discovering the fate of its lost king, your quest quickly takes a sinister turn and you are cast into darkness. Surrounded and outnumbered, you must grab your sword, steel your temper and fight your way through a land that does not welcome you. Except for the friendly merchant - he's grateful for your business. ABOUT THE GAME Grimvalor is a challenging hack & slash platformer with fast-paced combat in a dark fantasy world. Take control of a lone warrior on a quest to restore a corrupted realm. Embark on a journey through atmospheric landscapes and dungeons in a massive story-driven premium experience. COMBAT & EXPLORATION Master skill-based combat, learn enemy patterns and bring them down with all your fury. Explore the shattered lands of Vallaris, find and upgrade equipment and level up your character. Face the legacy of King Valor's madness and prevail! FEATURES • Epic boss fights • Stunning 3D visuals accelerated by Metal graphics • Accurate and customizable touch controls • Full support for MFi game controllers • Use iCloud to keep your saves in sync between devices. • Play offline - perfect for commute. • No ads or in-app purchases

Screenshots

Perfect Cell4 screens
Grimvalor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Grimvalor at 9.8K against Perfect Cell's 92. Grimvalor also leads on chart position (#171 vs unranked). Perfect Cell's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Perfect Cell costs $1.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Perfect Cell against 4.9 for Grimvalor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 91% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perfect Cell ships an update monthly, Grimvalor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Perfect Cell versus Grimvalor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerfect CellGrimvalor
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.8 (92 ratings)4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews — better90.8% of reviews
Number of ratings929.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#171 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB739 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMobigameDirelight

Customer experience

Perfect Cell

All ratings92 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews799 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.5%

Grimvalor

All ratings9,754 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews803 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.0%

User reviews

Perfect Cell

From 92 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 💎 Unique concept and execution
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content/levels
  • 🛠️ Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕹️ Challenging controls for some users
  • ⏱️ Short gameplay duration

Grimvalor

From 9.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack
  • 💰 Worth the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
  • 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
  • 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
  • 🔍 Lack of character customization

Bugs and requests

Perfect Cell

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
  • Control issues on larger screens
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Level editor or creator
  • Multiplayer or co-op mode
  • Ability to change cell color/appearance
  • Difficulty settings or options

Grimvalor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Dodge not registering properly
  • Crashes in New Game Plus
  • Companion AI issues
  • Graphical glitches on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to replay bosses
  • Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
  • Expanded weapon and trinket selection
  • New game plus improvements

In-app purchases

None

Perfect Cell

No in-app purchases

None

Grimvalor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Perfect Cell free?
Perfect Cell costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grimvalor free?
Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Perfect Cell or Grimvalor?
Grimvalor is rated higher. Perfect Cell averages 4.8 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.
Do Perfect Cell or Grimvalor have ads?
Neither Perfect Cell nor Grimvalor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Perfect Cell or Grimvalor?
Perfect Cell ships an update monthly, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Perfect Cell was updated on September 24, 2026 and Grimvalor on September 23, 2026.

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