# Azmar Quest vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is price: Azmar Quest at Free against Eldrum's $8.99. Eldrum's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Azmar Quest is free to download; Eldrum costs $8.99 up front. Azmar Quest sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Eldrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Azmar Quest against 4.9 for Eldrum. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 184 and 160 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Azmar Quest's written reviews are positive against 92% of Eldrum's.

Azmar Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, Eldrum every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Azmar Quest | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azmar-quest-text-based-rpg/id6450108505/reviews) | **[4.9 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-black-dust-text-rpg/id6689519299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **184** | 160 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sevan Soukiassian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691126717) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Azmar Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azmar-quest-text-based-rpg/id6450108505)

Embark on a text-based RPG adventure with turn-based battles and old-school fantasy vibes. Choose your class, make impactful choices, and battle diverse enemies in a rich story. Engage in online PvP and co-op dungeons for extended challenges.

**Highlights:** Text-based RPG adventure, Turn-based battles, Multiple character classes, Choice-driven story with multiple endings, Online PvP and Co-op Dungeons, Character build customization

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Random Treasure | $0.49 | one-time |
| 1 Random Treasure | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resurrect character | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Epic Treasure | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Epic Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold | $2.49 | one-time |
| 8 random treasures | $2.49 | one-time |
| Premium (1 month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold | $3.49 | one-time |
| 8 epic treasures | $3.49 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8 Random Treasures | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8 epic treasures | $6.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium (offline) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1 Legendary Treasure | $8.99 | one-time |
| Character Boost | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accessible for blind users
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 💡 Interesting story and choices
- 👍 Good music and visuals
- 👍 Lifetime premium option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with life points display
- 🐛 Confusing game mechanics
- 🐛 Grindy progression
- 🐛 Clunky 3v3 battles
- 🐛 Spelling and grammar errors

**Reported bugs**

- Life points not displaying correctly
- Swipe feature issues in story mode
- Auto-save function failing
- Character level cap at 30

**Requested features**

- More endgame content
- Better tutorial and explanations
- Improved menu and UI design
- Ability to access post-game content


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-black-dust-text-rpg/id6689519299)

Embark on a dark, immersive text-based RPG where your decisions dictate your fate. Experience D&D-inspired gameplay, strategic turn-based combat, and branching storylines in a richly crafted, grimdark world. Explore, uncover secrets, and forge your own path to one of multiple endings.

**Highlights:** Branching storylines with multiple endings, D&D-inspired gameplay mechanics, Strategic turn-based combat, Rich, dark, and immersive world, Exploration with secrets and side quests, Atmospheric audio and evocative imagery

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mount Karnak DLC | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive storytelling
- 🚀 Engaging combat system
- 💡 Accessible for blind users
- 🔒 Deep RPG mechanics
- 👍 Fantastic writing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken/tedious combat
- 🐛 Slow progression
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Voiceover issues with health display
- RNG-heavy combat

**Requested features**

- More cities and activities
- Ability to improve fighting skills
- Clarity on save system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Azmar Quest free?

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

### Is Eldrum free?

Eldrum costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Azmar Quest or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. Azmar Quest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.9 from 160 ratings.

### Do Azmar Quest or Eldrum have ads?

Azmar Quest shows ads; Eldrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Azmar Quest or Eldrum?

Azmar Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eldrum every 3 days. Most recently, Azmar Quest was updated on October 24, 2026 and Eldrum on October 24, 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.*