# Blind Man's Dungeon vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is rating: Eldrum at 4.7 against Blind Man's Dungeon's 3.6. Eldrum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Blind Man's Dungeon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Blind Man's Dungeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 1.4K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Blind Man's Dungeon's written reviews are positive against 87% of Eldrum's.

Blind Man's Dungeon ships an update every 4 months, Eldrum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blind Man's Dungeon | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-mans-dungeon/id535049654/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Masakazu Yonehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Blind Man's Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-mans-dungeon/id535049654)

Guide a hero through a dark dungeon by strategically placing blocks to navigate him around walls and traps. Collect treasure, avoid monsters, and use magic to clear the path. Your goal is to help the hero reach the loot safely.

**Highlights:** Block placement to guide hero, Wall-following hero movement, Strategic trap avoidance, Monster interaction with traps, Magic spell for trap clearing, Spell gauge replenishment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Blind Man's Dungeon free?

Blind Man's Dungeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blind Man's Dungeon or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. Blind Man's Dungeon averages 3.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Blind Man's Dungeon or Eldrum have ads?

Blind Man's Dungeon shows ads; Eldrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blind Man's Dungeon or Eldrum?

Blind Man's Dungeon ships an update every 4 months, and Eldrum every 9 days. Most recently, Blind Man's Dungeon was updated on October 23, 2026 and Eldrum on October 21, 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.*