# Townsmen Premium vs Graveyard Keeper

The clearest difference is rating: Townsmen Premium at 4.6 against Graveyard Keeper's 3.1. Townsmen Premium also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and review sentiment (70% vs 39%). Graveyard Keeper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Townsmen Premium costs $2.99 and Graveyard Keeper $9.99 up front. Townsmen Premium sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Graveyard Keeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Townsmen Premium holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 353 and 380 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Townsmen Premium's written reviews are positive against 39% of Graveyard Keeper's.

Townsmen Premium ships an update every 2 months, Graveyard Keeper every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Townsmen Premium | Graveyard Keeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (353 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsmen-premium/id549432607/reviews)** | [3.1 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graveyard-keeper/id1461238719/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 353 | **380** |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 39.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #106 | **#37** |
| Size | 135 MB | 652 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [TINYBUILD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/945888376) |

## What reviewers say

### Townsmen Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsmen-premium/id549432607)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Paid · Strategy, #123 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Build a medieval empire from a small village, managing resources, economy, and citizen happiness. Defend your town from bandits and overcome disasters. Enjoy unrestricted sandbox gameplay without ads.

**Highlights:** Medieval city-building, Complex economy simulation, Resource management, Town defense against bandits, Seasonal weather effects, Disaster events, Sandbox gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Prestige Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fast forward | $3.99 | one-time |
| XP Buff x2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Prestige Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Prestige Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Prestige Package | $44.99 | one-time |
| Insane Prestige Package | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Highly entertaining
- 🚀 Addictive
- 🚀 Simple yet addictive
- 🚀 Stress free entertainment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Interface issues
- 🐛 Progression is too slow without paying
- 💰 Excessive microtransactions
- 💰 Premium version still has ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to fix or buy fire towers
- Constant crashing on startup
- Inability to save progress across devices
- Incorrect quest tracking
- Permanent battle music after attacks

**Requested features**

- More buildings and decorations
- Ability to move/rotate buildings
- More map/scenario options
- Sandbox/custom map mode
- Military/combat features


### Graveyard Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graveyard-keeper/id1461238719)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Role Playing, #82 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Manage a medieval graveyard and expand your business through various ventures. Gather resources, craft items, and face ethical dilemmas to build a thriving enterprise. Explore dungeons and complete quests in this darkly humorous simulation.

**Highlights:** Graveyard management, Resource gathering and crafting, Ethical dilemma choices, Questing and corpse utilization, Dungeon exploration, Business expansion

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Breaking Dead DLC | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging concept
- 🔍 Detailed and immersive world
- 💡 Interesting progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loss of progress
- 🎮 Awkward and unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🔌 Unstable performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when trying to save or sleep
- Certain mechanics and features are broken or non-functional
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Add cloud save functionality
- Improve controller support
- Streamline the UI and navigation
- Introduce more variety in quests and activities
- Optimize the game for mobile devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Townsmen Premium free?

Townsmen Premium costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Graveyard Keeper free?

Graveyard Keeper costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Townsmen Premium or Graveyard Keeper?

Townsmen Premium is rated higher. Townsmen Premium averages 4.6 out of 5 from 353 ratings, while Graveyard Keeper averages 3.1 from 380 ratings.

### Do Townsmen Premium or Graveyard Keeper have ads?

Townsmen Premium shows ads; Graveyard Keeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Townsmen Premium or Graveyard Keeper?

Townsmen Premium ships an update every 2 months, and Graveyard Keeper every 4 days. Most recently, Townsmen Premium was updated on November 6, 2026 and Graveyard Keeper on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Townsmen Premium or Graveyard Keeper?

Townsmen Premium currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Graveyard Keeper at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*