# Zebulon vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is rating: Eldrum at 4.9 against Zebulon's 3.0. Eldrum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (95% vs 60%). Zebulon's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 433 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 95% of Eldrum's.

Zebulon ships an update every 22 months, Eldrum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zebulon | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zebulon/id482415561/reviews) | **[4.9 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **433** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537)

Embark on a dark fantasy text-based RPG where your decisions forge your path. Explore a war-torn world, uncover secrets, and shape your character's destiny through branching narratives and multiple endings. This immersive experience offers deep gameplay reminiscent of tabletop RPGs.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Nostalgic table-top RPG style, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings based on choices, Secrets to discover, High replayability

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $2.49 | one-time |
| Basic | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great story
- 👍 Immersive and engaging
- 🎨 Excellent visuals and atmosphere
- 📚 Detailed and well-written lore
- 🎮 Compelling gameplay with meaningful choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional combat balance issues
- 🕹️ Challenging combat system for some players
- 📱 Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent enemy shield/evasion chances
- Difficulty spikes in certain encounters

**Requested features**

- Sound effects for combat
- More content and story expansions


## 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 4.9 from 433 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 9 days. Most recently, Zebulon was updated on October 13, 2026 and Eldrum on October 27, 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.*