Comparison

Eternium vs Black Desert Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Eternium

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure in this classic action RPG. Explore diverse worlds, battle mythical creatures, and collect powerful gear. Enjoy intuitive controls and a player-friendly philosophy with no paywalls.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-move controls
  • Swipe-to-cast spells
  • Player-friendly, no pay-to-win
  • Offline play option
  • Character classes (Mage, Warrior, Bounty Hunter)
  • Loot and gear collection
  • Companion system
Features
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Indie RPG made with passion by a handful of old-school RPG fans. Eternium is an amazingly fun and beautifully crafted Action RPG, reminiscent of the great classics. Eternium stands out from other mobile Action RPGs by its effortless “tap to move” and innovative “swipe to cast” controls, and its player-friendly “no paywalls, never pay to win” philosophy. Drawing signs to cast spells is easy and rewarding. The tap-to-move control is more natural and relaxing than thumbsticks, and it’s also truer to the vintage point-and-click Action RPG experience. The game can be really played for free, as more than 90% of our players do. Purchases are completely optional. Gems, the game’s main currency, can be collected from enemies and quests. There is no limiting stamina or energy. The best things in the game are obtained by playing, not paying. With the exception of a couple of online-only features, the game can also be played offline after the content download completes. Eternium initially launched in 2014, and is actively being improved by the original development team. Through years of polishing, and feedback from millions of players, the quality of the game has steadily increased, making it now one of the highest rated games on the App Store. Enjoy the visceral satisfaction of responsive, fast-paced combat, with spectacular special effects, pleasing sounds, rewarding damage numbers, all set against immersive backdrops and atmospheric, inspiring music scores. Play as a Mage, Warrior or Bounty Hunter, wielding a sword, axe, staff or gun. Level up to learn new abilities and increase your attributes. Battle skeletons, zombies, automatons, aliens, demons, dragons and many other creatures, across four beautifully hand-crafted worlds, or in endless generated levels. Venture into dark caves and dungeons, explore forests, villages and graveyards, lay siege to demon controlled castles, brave snowy mountain peaks, travel to the moon to slay strange creatures among craters and canyons, and beyond, to the deserts, pyramids and jungles of the red planet. Open treasure chests to loot gold, gemstones and battle gear. Equip shiny breastplates, menacing helmets and hoods, spiked shoulder pads, mysterious cloaks or capes. Protect yourself with a shield, or choose to wield two weapons as a warrior. Rescue your tank, healer and ranger companions who will join you in battle. Use their abilities together with yours to create rewarding and powerful tactical combos. Experience a refreshing storyline, filled with interplanetary intrigue and seasoned with funny characters. Hunt your arch-enemy, Ragadam, across the worlds, while trying to uncover and undo his twisted plans. Progress from common to rare, epic and legendary gear. Find gemstones that fit in your armor’s sockets. Craft socketed rings and amulets, and fuse three of them into a higher quality one. Unleash awesome offensive abilities, such as Whirlwind, Shockwave, Arc Lightning or Immolate, control the enemy crowd with Frost Nova, Vortex, Silence, or sneak and assassinate with Smokescreen, Traps and Snipe. Each hero class has access to about 20 abilities (skills or spells), and each of your three companions has four more. The game starts simple, but culminates in a flurry of tactical possibilities at high levels. Once your hero reaches level 70, your experience points go into Champion Levels, which are unlimited and yield steady stat upgrades. Champion Levels are also inherited by your new heroes, so they will have an easier time growing up. Aside from the four story acts, an endless progression of beautiful, randomly generated levels awaits in the Trials of Valor game mode. Please see here for our Privacy Policy. We take privacy very seriously. http://www.makingfun.com/footer/privacy-policy/

About

Black Desert Mobile

Embark on a vast open-world adventure in this critically acclaimed MMORPG. Experience breathtaking action with dynamic skills, stunning graphics, and deep character customization. Explore endless content, manage your own camp, and adventure with loyal pets and horses.

Highlights
  • Breathtaking action combat
  • High-fidelity graphics
  • Extreme character customization
  • Vast life content (fishing, taming)
  • Camp management and expansion
  • Loyal pets and horses
Features
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'Includes random-item purchases' "Finally, An Actual Open-World For Mobile" –TheGamer- "The best mobile MMO gameplay" –MMORPG.com- "A true MMO experience" –GamePress- "Prettiest fantasy MMOs on mobile" -VentureBeat- [Black Desert Mobile Official Website] https://www.world.blackdesertm.com/ ▶Black Desert Mobile◀ The critically-acclaimed MMO with players from over 150 countries around the world! Experience the amazing adventure in Black Desert on Mobile. ■ Breathtaking Action Play as 14 unique classes with dynamic skills. Indulge in unparalled, fast-paced action and combat found only on Black Desert Mobile! ■ The Best Graphics on Mobile Immersive world with sophisticated, high-fidelity graphics! Take the original quality experience anywhere you go on mobile. ■ Express Yourself with Extreme Character Customization Simple tools allow for high degree of freedom in character customization! Become your true self with customization options that push the boundaries of gaming. ■ An Endless Amount of Content to Create the World Vast life content, including fishing and taming, along with the your own Camp to manage and expand. Trustworthy pets and horses to keep you company on your adventures. [Social Media] Follow us on our Social Media for the latest news & updates! Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBlackDesertMobile Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/blackdesertmobile_en Twitter : https://twitter.com/BlackDesertM_en [Device Requirements] iPhone 12 Pro / iOS 14

Screenshots

Eternium4 screens
Black Desert Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eternium at 86% against Black Desert Mobile's 50%. Eternium also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Black Desert Mobile's advantage is chart position (#144 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Eternium sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Black Desert Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eternium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64K and 33K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Eternium's written reviews are positive against 50% of Black Desert Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Eternium versus Black Desert Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEterniumBlack Desert Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (64K ratings) — better4.6 (33K ratings)
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews — better49.7% of reviews
Number of ratings64K — better33K
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#144 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB392 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMaking Fun, Inc.Pearl Abyss Corp.

Customer experience

Eternium

All ratings63,690 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews783 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.1%

Black Desert Mobile

All ratings32,608 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,796 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative39.6%

User reviews

Eternium

From 64K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive gameplay
  • 🎮 Diablo-like RPG experience
  • 🏆 Satisfying progression and loot system
  • 💰 Generous free-to-play model

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive use of in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of guidance and tutorials
  • 🔒 Difficulty in accessing account/progress across devices

Black Desert Mobile

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Stunning graphics
  • 🌟 Immersive world and story
  • 🎨 Excellent character customization
  • ⚔️ Engaging combat system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Restrictive gender-locked classes
  • 💰 Monetization and pay-to-win concerns
  • 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Eternium

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain menus
  • Inventory items getting stuck behind objects
  • Inconsistent difficulty scaling across levels
  • Skill upgrades not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • More character classes and customization options
  • Improved enemy AI and boss encounters
  • Ability to repair or restore degraded equipment
  • Streamlined crafting and inventory management

Black Desert Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when summoning a horse
  • Unable to claim certain items
  • Matchmaking issues in PvP arena
  • Connectivity problems and server instability

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow gender selection for all classes
  • Improve social features and player interaction
  • Add more diverse content and endgame activities
  • Optimize performance and reduce crashes
  • Provide better balance between free-to-play and paid progression

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Eternium

One-time14
  • Event Pack 1$0.99
  • Event Pack 2$1.99
  • 500 gems$4.99
Show 11 more
  • Stormblade$4.99
  • Stormgun$4.99
  • Event Pack 5$4.99
  • 1,200 gems$9.99
  • Event Pack 10$9.99
  • Event Pack 13$12.99
  • Event Pack 20$19.99
  • The Elven Deal$19.99
  • 2,600 gems$19.99
  • Event Pack 30$29.99
  • 17,000 gems$99.99
10 purchases

Black Desert Mobile

One-time10
  • 40 pearls$0.99
  • 122 pearls$2.99
  • 204 pearls$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Combat Plus (14 Days)$4.99
  • 410 pearls$9.99
  • All-Inclusive Plus Chest$9.99
  • 1232 pearls$29.99
  • 1232 Pearls + Bonus 5% Pearls$29.99
  • 4115 pearls$99.99
  • 4115 Pearls + Bonus 10% Pearls$99.99

Questions

Is Eternium free?
Eternium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Black Desert Mobile free?
Black Desert Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eternium or Black Desert Mobile?
Eternium is rated higher. Eternium averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Black Desert Mobile averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.
Do Eternium or Black Desert Mobile have ads?
Neither Eternium nor Black Desert Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eternium or Black Desert Mobile?
Eternium ships an update fortnightly, and Black Desert Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, Eternium was updated on October 31, 2026 and Black Desert Mobile on October 31, 2026.

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