# Athenian Rhapsody vs Duskfall

The clearest difference is ads: Athenian Rhapsody at none against Duskfall's shown. Athenian Rhapsody also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Duskfall's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 82) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Athenian Rhapsody sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.6K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Athenian Rhapsody's written reviews are positive against 86% of Duskfall's.

Athenian Rhapsody ships an update monthly, Duskfall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Athenian Rhapsody | Duskfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athenian-rhapsody/id6451396348/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 594 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Top Hat Studios, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451241380) | [Viktor Domonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492040230) |

## What reviewers say

### Athenian Rhapsody

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athenian-rhapsody/id6451396348)

Embark on a comedic adventure RPG where your choices shape a unique story. Explore a vibrant world, recruit diverse party members, and engage in varied combat. Discover secrets, solve puzzles, and share your personalized adventure with friends.

**Highlights:** Player-driven story, 16 potential party members, Fight or befriend enemies, Varying battle mechanics, Hilarious and ironic humor, Secrets and puzzles, Online social system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Athenian Rhapsody Full Game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and quirky humor
- 🎶 Incredible and unique soundtrack
- 🎮 Multiple routes and replayability
- ✨ Unique writing and psychedelic world
- 🤩 Instant top 10 game for many

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Bad controls and D-pad issues
- 📈 Torturous difficulty, no easy mode
- 🔄 Repetitive and tedious battles
- ✋ Frustrating combat and hit detection
- 🧭 Poor sense of direction and world navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Uncle Billard fight not fixed
- Cannot move spatula up
- Start screen freezes/never comes back
- Game starts then crashes/nothing happens after dog runs
- Game won't move past dog on new game start

**Requested features**

- Option to move D-pad
- Difficulty adjustment options
- Fix Uncle Billard fight
- Controller options, different schemes, button placement/opacity
- Virtual joystick (fixed/floating)


### 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 Athenian Rhapsody free?

Athenian Rhapsody 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, Athenian Rhapsody or Duskfall?

Duskfall is rated higher. Athenian Rhapsody averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Duskfall averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Athenian Rhapsody or Duskfall have ads?

Duskfall shows ads; Athenian Rhapsody does not.

### Which is updated more often, Athenian Rhapsody or Duskfall?

Athenian Rhapsody ships an update monthly, and Duskfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Athenian Rhapsody was updated on October 23, 2026 and Duskfall on October 27, 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.*