# Duskfall vs Arcane Heroes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Duskfall at 86% against Arcane Heroes's 32%. Duskfall also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 61). Arcane Heroes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duskfall sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Arcane Heroes sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duskfall holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duskfall has 3.6K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Duskfall's written reviews are positive against 32% of Arcane Heroes's.

Duskfall ships an update every 2 weeks, Arcane Heroes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duskfall | Arcane Heroes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskfall-turn-based-rpg/id6470669313/reviews)** | [4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-heroes-turn-based-rpg/id6474548081/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Viktor Domonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492040230) | [Alexandru Craciun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840870751) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Arcane Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-heroes-turn-based-rpg/id6474548081)

Summon powerful heroes and assemble teams to engage in strategic battles across a magical, war-torn world. Embark on epic raids, explore dungeons, and test your skills in the arena. Forge alliances and unleash arcane powers to shape the destiny of the realm.

**Highlights:** Summon unique heroes, Engaging campaign storyline, Explore perilous dungeons, Form alliances for epic raids, Fierce PvP arena battles, Stunning graphics

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arcane Card | $9.99 | per month |
| Diamond Stack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pile | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pouch | $17.99 | one-time |
| Hero Booster | $19.99 | one-time |
| Appretince Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Veteran Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Vault | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Mountain | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duskfall free?

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

### Is Arcane Heroes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Duskfall or Arcane Heroes?

Duskfall is rated higher. Duskfall averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Arcane Heroes averages 4.5 from 61 ratings.

### Do Duskfall or Arcane Heroes have ads?

Duskfall shows ads; Arcane Heroes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Duskfall or Arcane Heroes?

Duskfall ships an update every 2 weeks, and Arcane Heroes every 2 months. Most recently, Duskfall was updated on October 21, 2026 and Arcane Heroes on October 23, 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.*