# EPOCH. vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grimvalor at none against EPOCH.'s 7. Grimvalor also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 231) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). EPOCH.'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

EPOCH. costs $0.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. EPOCH. sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Grimvalor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for EPOCH. against 4.9 for Grimvalor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 231, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of EPOCH.'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EPOCH. | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch/id453164597/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 231 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#153** |
| Size | 254 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Uppercut Games Pty Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164600) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### EPOCH.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch/id453164597)

Engage in intense robot combat in a visually stunning post-apocalyptic world. Control your character with intuitive swipes, make tactical decisions, and upgrade your robot with salvaged parts. Unravel a compelling story as you fight to protect someone important.

**Highlights:** Post-apocalyptic robot combat, Intuitive swipe controls, Tactical cover-based shooting, Robot upgrades and customization, Immersive single-player campaign, Stunning AAA visuals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3750000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10000000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 35000000 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 💎 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🔍 Interesting story and lore
- 🎮 Challenging difficulty progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Short campaign length
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🤖 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Issues with saving progress

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More levels and campaign content
- Ability to customize robot appearance
- Controller support
- More enemy and boss variety


### Grimvalor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Action, #156 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EPOCH. free?

EPOCH. costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EPOCH. or Grimvalor?

Grimvalor is rated higher. EPOCH. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do EPOCH. or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither EPOCH. nor Grimvalor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EPOCH. or Grimvalor?

EPOCH. ships an update every 2 months, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, EPOCH. was updated on September 23, 2026 and Grimvalor 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.*