# Avalar vs EMPAYAR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Avalar at 66% against EMPAYAR's 0%. Avalar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). EMPAYAR's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avalar sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and EMPAYAR sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Avalar ships an update every 3 weeks, EMPAYAR daily. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avalar | EMPAYAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avalar-shadow-war/id6504173866/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **152** | — |
| Positive reviews | **65.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 433 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Enigma Publishing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751241932) | [Univrse Interactive Sdn Bhd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675207029) |

## What reviewers say

### Avalar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avalar-shadow-war/id6504173866)

Embark on an epic fantasy RPG adventure with fast-paced combat and strategic team building. Explore dungeons, battle mythical creatures, and collect diverse characters to upgrade and conquer challenging bosses.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced combat, Strategic team building, Dungeon raiding, Boss battles, Character collection, Hero upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eternal Sphere Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1.99$ Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2.99$ Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4.99$ Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Eternal Sphere Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Interesting gameplay
- 👍 Fun to play
- 👍 Good combat
- 👍 Nice characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Very buggy
- 🐛 Terrible optimization
- 🐛 Game crashes often
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Pay to win elements

**Reported bugs**

- Game closes by itself in adventure mode
- Game crashes frequently
- Hero disappeared after forced update
- Game crashes every 5 minutes
- Character gets stuck and does not move during auto-play or grinding

**Requested features**

- Add keyboard controls for macOS
- Add Google and Facebook login for iOS
- Add PvP and rankings
- Add more summons
- Add more content


### EMPAYAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empayar-the-melaka-chronicles/id6504278170)

Embark on an open-world roguelite action RPG adventure in an alternate historical Malacca. Engage in dynamic combat, customize your character, and protect the Sultanate from internal and external threats. Explore a rich world with legendary figures and challenging enemies.

**Highlights:** Open-world roguelite action RPG, Dynamic combat system, Modifier system for unique runs, Character customization and progression, Interact with historical legends, Engaging side quests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 480 Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1120 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2560 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5760 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avalar free?

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

### Is EMPAYAR free?

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

### Do Avalar or EMPAYAR have ads?

EMPAYAR shows ads; Avalar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Avalar or EMPAYAR?

Avalar ships an update every 3 weeks, and EMPAYAR daily. Most recently, Avalar was updated on October 30, 2026 and EMPAYAR on October 30, 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.*