# Spell Valley vs Duskfall

The clearest difference is rating: Duskfall at 4.8 against Spell Valley's 4.0. Duskfall also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 61) and review sentiment (86% vs 74%). Spell Valley's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spell Valley sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Duskfall sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duskfall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.5K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Spell Valley's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

Spell Valley ships an update every 5 days, Duskfall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spell Valley | Duskfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-valley/id6449715454/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 498 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bad Bishop Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565388245) | [Viktor Domonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492040230) |

## What reviewers say

### Spell Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-valley/id6449715454)

Assemble a team of unique heroes in this quick, turn-based strategy game. Engage in 5-minute battles where strategic choices are crucial. Collect diverse characters with distinct abilities and challenge friends.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy gameplay, Unique hero collection, Fast-paced 5-minute battles, PvP battles against friends and foes, Character strengths and weaknesses, Invite friends and share rewards

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Region 2 Welcome Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Region 3 Welcome Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome to Region 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome to Region 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spell Valley Welcome Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome to Region 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Region 4 Welcome Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sacred Grove Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dreadmire Welcome Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Event Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome to Region 6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Region 5 Welcome Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome to Region 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic BEHEMOTH Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Knight Event Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome to Region 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Princess Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Double Drake Value Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Galleon of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Zeppelin of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### Duskfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. Explore intricate dungeons, engage in strategic combat, and uncover a compelling storyline. Upgrade your hero with thousands of items and craft legendary gear.

**Highlights:** Turn-based dungeon crawling, Strategic combat system, Fantasy world exploration, Hero customization and upgrades, Crafting and enchantment, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duskfall Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasons Tier 2 Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| 600 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1300 gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3000 gems | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Duskfall Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| 7000 gems | $35.99 | one-time |
| 16000 gems | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great retro experience
- 🚀 Satisfying RPG/dungeon crawler
- 💡 Customizable character
- 👍 Good basic fun
- 👍 Impressive and interesting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sudden difficulty spike
- 🔒 Inventory paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable updates
- 🐛 Inventory management issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of hints

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing after purchases
- Doors/gates relocking after progress
- Clues not saved in quest log

**Requested features**

- More in-game purchase options
- More skill optimization
- Hint feature or help for stuck players
- Ability to see companion classes
- Ability to customize companions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spell Valley free?

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

### Is Duskfall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spell Valley or Duskfall?

Duskfall is rated higher. Spell Valley averages 4.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Spell Valley or Duskfall have ads?

Duskfall shows ads; Spell Valley does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spell Valley or Duskfall?

Spell Valley ships an update every 5 days, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spell Valley was updated on October 10, 2026 and Duskfall on October 16, 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.*