# The Dreamhold vs RYFT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Dreamhold at none against RYFT's 10. The Dreamhold also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). RYFT's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (80 vs 15). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RYFT sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Dreamhold asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The Dreamhold against 4.9 for RYFT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RYFT has 80 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of The Dreamhold's written reviews are positive against 95% of RYFT's.

The Dreamhold ships an update every 9 months, RYFT every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Dreamhold | RYFT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dreamhold/id517870810/reviews) | **[4.9 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryft-a-timely-manor/id1661569093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **80** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **95.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zarfhome Software Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/457956106) | [Alexander Lerman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661569095) |

## What reviewers say

### The Dreamhold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dreamhold/id517870810)

Embark on a classic text adventure with no graphics, where you type commands to interact with a rich narrative. This game is designed for newcomers to interactive fiction, offering a gradual introduction to commands and a helpful hint system. Explore a full-length puzzle adventure with multiple endings and optional side quests.

**Highlights:** Classic text adventure gameplay, Interactive fiction narrative, Puzzle-solving challenges, Beginner-friendly tutorials and hints, Full-length adventure with side quests, Dynamic in-game map, VoiceOver and dictation support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### RYFT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryft-a-timely-manor/id1661569093)

Embark on an audio-based mystery adventure where your voice commands guide you through a timeless manor. Solve puzzles, interact with a fully voiced cast, and unravel a sinister plot. The game is powered by your imagination, making it perfect for hands-free play.

**Highlights:** Voice command gameplay, Hands-free exploration, Challenging puzzles, Full voice cast, Compelling narrative, Item combination, Bluetooth support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1 donation | $1.00 | one-time |
| $3 Donation | $3.00 | one-time |
| $5 donation | $5.00 | one-time |
| $10 donation | $10.00 | one-time |
| $15 donation | $15.00 | one-time |
| $20 donation | $20.00 | one-time |
| $40 donation | $40.00 | one-time |
| $50 donation | $50.00 | one-time |
| $75 donation | $75.00 | one-time |
| $100 donation | $100.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative voice control gameplay
- 👍 Immersive audio experience
- 🤩 Engaging storyline and puzzles
- ✨ Excellent voice acting
- 😊 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗣️ Speech recognition issues
- 🤔 Puzzles can be non-intuitive
- 🐛 Game can be buggy
- 🔄 Hedge maze is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Speech recognition doesn't understand
- Game freezes or stops listening
- Task completion bug with flowers
- Cannot get past certain bugs

**Requested features**

- Tutorial for getting unstuck
- Health teacher for hints
- Shorter command phrases for typing
- More games like this
- Part two of the story


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Dreamhold free?

The Dreamhold is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RYFT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Dreamhold or RYFT?

RYFT is rated higher. The Dreamhold averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while RYFT averages 4.9 from 80 ratings.

### Do The Dreamhold or RYFT have ads?

Neither The Dreamhold nor RYFT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Dreamhold or RYFT?

The Dreamhold ships an update every 9 months, and RYFT every 6 days. Most recently, The Dreamhold was updated on November 1, 2026 and RYFT on November 3, 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.*