# Zebulon vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is rating: Eldrum at 4.7 against Zebulon's 3.0. Eldrum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 22 months). Zebulon's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zebulon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Zebulon's written reviews are positive against 86% of Eldrum's.

Zebulon ships an update every 22 months, Eldrum every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zebulon | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zebulon/id482415561/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Zebulon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zebulon/id482415561)

Embark on a space adventure to uncover the mysteries of the asteroid Zebulon. Pilot a spacecraft with companions and a pet goldfish, traveling to the Moon and the Asteroid Belt. Make choices to reveal secrets about Zebulon and your past.

**Highlights:** Space exploration, Interactive story choices, Character interaction, Uncover secrets, Multiple destinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077)

Embark on a text-based RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative. Explore a world of warring factions, gather equipment, and develop your character. Discover secrets and multiple endings in this immersive interactive fiction.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings, Over 8 hours of playtime, Secrets to discover, Supports phones and tablets, Accessible for blind/low-vision players

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive story and world-building
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and music
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay with meaningful choices
- 🔍 Lots of secrets and replayability
- 💰 Fair pricing model (one-time purchase)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of guidance/hints can be frustrating
- 🕰️ Relatively short main story
- 🤖 Combat system could use more depth
- 🔄 Limited ability to revisit previous areas

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional softlocks/progression blockers
- Typos and minor text issues

**Requested features**

- More content/story expansions
- Ability to carry over progress/decisions to sequels
- Additional languages (e.g., Russian, Spanish)
- Improved inventory/save management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zebulon free?

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

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zebulon or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. Zebulon averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Zebulon or Eldrum have ads?

Zebulon shows ads; Eldrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zebulon or Eldrum?

Zebulon ships an update every 22 months, and Eldrum every 10 days. Most recently, Zebulon was updated on June 1, 2026 and Eldrum on September 26, 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.*