Comparison

The Dreamhold vs Glory Frontline

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

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About

The Dreamhold

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
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*The Dreamhold* is interactive fiction — a classic text adventure. No graphics! No point-and-click! You type your commands, and read what happens next. *The Dreamhold* is designed for people who have never played IF before. It introduces the common commands and mindset of text adventures, one step at a time. There’s an extensive help system describing standard IF commands, as well as dynamic hints which pop up whenever you seem to be stuck. I’ve tried to create a game which rewards many species of adventurer: the inexperienced newcomer, the puzzle-hurdler, the casual tourist, the meticulous explorer, the wild experimenter, the seeker after nuances and implications. - Fluid interface designed for comfortable typing and reading. - Full-length puzzle adventure with several optional side quests and hidden endings. - Text adventure devotees can turn off the tutorials and hints, or play in Expert mode for additional challenge. - Achievements tracked through Game Center. - Pop-up palette of commonly used commands. - Dynamic in-game map, so you don’t have to scribble boxes on a piece of paper. - Full support for VoiceOver (speech output) and dictation (speech input) on devices that offer these features. - Yes, really free. Not “free with ads,” not “freemium.” Just free. I want to introduce people to IF, and this game is how I do it. *The Dreamhold* won the XYZZY Awards for Best Puzzles and Best Use of Medium in 2004. It is also available (for free) on my web site. (The cover art is based on a photograph by Trey Ratcliff: The Festival of Lights in Lyon (CC by-nc-sa), remixed with images of Mercury and Io.)

About

Glory Frontline

Engage in futuristic warfare with advanced command dashboards and holographic combat simulations. Battle through challenging deep-sea invasions and treacherous fortresses, collecting divine relics and competing for glory. Recruit allies and earn rewards in this evolving battlefield.

Highlights
  • Holographic combat sandtables
  • Deep-sea invasion battles
  • Cataclysm Fortress survival mode
  • Divine Relics treasure hunting
  • Ally recruitment system
  • First recharge diamond reset
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Glory Frontline 2.0 biggest ever transformation is here — Future Battlefield opens, your move first! Command Nexus: Dimensional Leap "Not a tweak — a dimensional leap!" General MacArthur's virtual command echoes; Glory Frontline enters a new visual era. Deep-sea smoke rises, holographic sandbox activated, battlefield rebuilt — future warfare redefined! This time, not just fighting — dominating; This time, not just upgrading — evolving! Ready for Battle New visuals, disruptive systems, revolutionary command — all set. Steel legions await your order! Rule the future battlefield! 【FarewelltoRoughSketches—WelcometotheFutureWarRoom】 Military-gradeprecisiondashboards—everydatapointdecidesvictory. Floatingholographiccombatsandtables—real-timesimulations,fullbattlefield control. Reconstructedinformationhierarchy—criticalintelcapturedataglance,eveninthe heatofbattle. Youarenolongerjustasoldier.Youarethetheatercommanderwhodecidesthe war. 【WrathoftheSeaAnnihilation—TheDeepIsYourTrialGround】 Time:Daily11:00–23:00(UTC+8),invasionsonthehour.Warstartsontime. “High-riskbossesoccupysunkenwarships.Top-priorityorderissued:Eliminatethem all.” ClearLoneHero–Stage4toinstantlyunlock30minutesofextremeteamcombat. Fivebossdifficultytiersrotaterandomly—nobattleeverrepeats. Bosskillsgrantrewardsautomatically—nodistractions,nodelays. Upto5rewardopportunitiesperday—howfarcanyoursquadgo? Thenewfollowsystemislive:assemble,deploy,crush. Atrueteamdoesn’twait. 【CataclysmFortress—OneSoldier,OneGun,FacetheAbyss】 “Outsidethewallslieslight.Inside…humanity’slasthope.” Noretries.Noretreat. Everystepisunknown.Everyfloorislifeordeath. FromReapers,toAnnihilators,totheelusiveExecutioners—eachenemydemands tacticaldestruction. Andmorethanthat—The“FirstAscenderProgram”IsLiveAcrossAllServers Thefirstplayertobreakthroughdesignatedfloorswillnotonlyunlockglobalrewards, buthavetheirnameeternallyengravedinthehistorymonumentofGloryFrontline. Thisisyourchancetobecomethelegenditself. 【DivineRelics—InsaneDropRates,EndlessRewards】 Abrand-newtreasurehuntingsystemarriveswithexplosiveimpact. Rareitemsareeverywhere. Ultra-highdropratedesign—youmayevenclearanentirefloor’srewardsinasingle draw. UseRelicTicketsorDiamondstopulltreasures—everyfloorhidespricelessloot. Limited-timeGoldexchangeforRelicTickets—fairaccessforeverywarrior. Sprinttherankings.Claimyourmedals. Top50playersearnmassivemedalrewards. Samefloor?Firsttoreachwins. Speedispower. 【Multi-DimensionalEventsErupt—RewardsFloodtheBattlefield Commander’sSecretOrder:MedalSeizure】 IndividuallydefeatbossesinWrathoftheSeaAnnihilationtoearnraremedals. Onlyskillmattershere—notbackground. RallyAllies,ReclaimGlory Shareyourinvitelink. Successfullyrecruitalliesandreceivetieredrarerewards. Theeraoffightingsidebysidehasreturned. 【MajorBenefits—FirstRechargeDoubleDiamondsRESET】 Whetheryou’veclaimedfirst-rechargebonusesbeforeornot— alltiersarefullyreset.Onemorechance. Thisopportunitycomesonlyonce. Loadyourammo.Thewarhasbegun. 【ChristmasSurvivalAssault—FireworksLighttheNight】 Duringtheevent,participateinSquadAssaultandSurvivalEliminationmodes. DefeatnormalenemiesforachancetodropWelcomeGift. DefeatbossesforachancetoobtaintheLuckyStartPack. Forfulleventdetails,pleasecheckin-gameannouncements. 【FinalUltimatum—TheWarHasChanged.WhatAreYouWaitingFor?】 Whenenemymarkersfirstflashacrosstheholographicsandtable, whendeep-seabeastsroarandshakethedeck, whendarknessintheCataclysmFortressdevoursthelastlight— Youwillrealizethistruth:Theoldbattlefieldisdead.Aneweraisbeingborninyour hands. Everyinterfaceflicker.Everyoceansurge.Everyheartbeatinthedepthsofthe fortress—Allscreamthesamecommand:Login.Command.Conquer. Thescreenfades.Hologramsrecalibrate.MacArthur’svoicethundersoncemore: “Allunits—gearup,formranks,advanceintoGloryFrontline!” Areyoureadytofacethefuture? Clicktologinandentertheneweraofwarnow. GloryFrontline—Therearenodrillshere.Onlyvictory.

Screenshots

The Dreamhold4 screens
Glory Frontline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Dreamhold at 4.8 against Glory Frontline's 3.8. The Dreamhold also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (88% vs 66%). Glory Frontline's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (48 vs 15). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Glory Frontline sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. The Dreamhold asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Dreamhold holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of The Dreamhold's written reviews are positive against 66% of Glory Frontline's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Dreamhold ships an update every 9 months, Glory Frontline every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Dreamhold versus Glory Frontline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe DreamholdGlory Frontline
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15 ratings) — better3.8 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1548 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB443 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperZarfhome Software Consulting北京心智互动科技有限公司

Customer experience

The Dreamhold

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Glory Frontline

All ratings47 ratings
Positive70.2%
Neutral12.8%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative25.4%

Bugs and requests

The Dreamhold

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Glory Frontline

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with monthly/weekly pass activation and rewards
  • Weapon switching problems and inability to progress past certain levels
  • Login and account creation problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • External keyboard or controller support
  • Separate language channels or real-time translation for global chat
  • Adjustable difficulty levels

In-app purchases

None

The Dreamhold

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Glory Frontline

One-time8
  • 60 Diamonds.$0.99
  • Weekly Card$0.99
  • 300 Diamonds$3.99
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  • Monthly Card$3.99
  • 680 Diamonds$9.99
  • 1280 Diamonds$19.99
  • 3280 Diamonds$49.99
  • 6480 Diamonds$99.99

Questions

Is The Dreamhold free?
The Dreamhold is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glory Frontline free?
Glory Frontline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Dreamhold or Glory Frontline?
The Dreamhold is rated higher. The Dreamhold averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Glory Frontline averages 3.8 from 48 ratings.
Do The Dreamhold or Glory Frontline have ads?
Neither The Dreamhold nor Glory Frontline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Dreamhold or Glory Frontline?
The Dreamhold ships an update every 9 months, and Glory Frontline every 3 months. Most recently, The Dreamhold was updated on October 23, 2026 and Glory Frontline on October 24, 2026.

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