# Ravensword vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is rating: Grimvalor at 4.9 against Ravensword's 4.1. Grimvalor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (91% vs 59%). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Ravensword costs $6.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Ravensword sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Grimvalor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 218, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Ravensword's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

Ravensword ships an update every 10 months, Grimvalor every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ravensword | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravensword-shadowlands/id566839331/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 218 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #152 | **#94** |
| Size | 829 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### Ravensword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravensword-shadowlands/id566839331)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure in a vast, richly detailed 3D world. Gather powerful weapons, collect items, enhance your skills, and unravel the mysteries of a kingdom through a deep storyline. Engage in reflex-based combat, explore diverse environments, and make choices that impact your journey.

**Highlights:** Enormous 3D world to explore, First/Third Person camera switching, Hundreds of items and loot, Reflex and precision combat, Various weapon types, Flying and ground mounts, Decision-based quests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Potion of Experience | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Talent Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Restoration Potion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Experience Potion Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Gem Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
- 🔒 Immersive open-world experience
- 👍 Engaging story and quests
- 💡 Potential for Skyrim-like experience on mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues on older devices
- 👎 Short main story and limited content
- 🕹️ Subpar controls and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when reading books/scrolls
- Glitches with key items and progression
- Compatibility issues on older iOS devices
- Inventory and UI bugs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More character customization options
- Expanded open world and quest content
- Improved performance optimization
- Controller support


### Grimvalor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Paid · Adventure, #101 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Exploration of dark fantasy world, Epic boss fights, Stunning 3D visuals, Customizable touch controls, MFi controller support, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
- 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
- 🔍 Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Dodge not registering properly
- Crashes in New Game Plus
- Companion AI issues
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay bosses
- Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
- Expanded weapon and trinket selection
- New game plus improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ravensword free?

Ravensword costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ravensword or Grimvalor?

Grimvalor is rated higher. Ravensword averages 4.1 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Ravensword or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither Ravensword nor Grimvalor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ravensword or Grimvalor?

Ravensword ships an update every 10 months, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Ravensword was updated on October 27, 2026 and Grimvalor on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Ravensword or Grimvalor?

Ravensword currently peaks at #152 in the App Store charts, and Grimvalor at #94. 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.*