# Soluna Explorers vs Fortalis

The clearest difference is rating: Soluna Explorers at 4.7 against Fortalis's 4.0. Soluna Explorers also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soluna Explorers sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Fortalis sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Soluna Explorers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Soluna Explorers ships an update every 11 days, Fortalis fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soluna Explorers | Fortalis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soluna-explorers/id6504538633/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fortalis/id6754587635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 319 MB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [John Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749437002) | [Codeloop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799900268) |

## What reviewers say

### Soluna Explorers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soluna-explorers/id6504538633)

Embark on short, text-and-card-based fantasy RPG adventures. Make choices that shape your destiny in a world of magic and mystery. Each journey lasts between 10-15 minutes.

**Highlights:** Text-based RPG, Card-based gameplay, Choice-driven narrative, Short play sessions (10-15 min), Fantasy world exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Temple of Awum | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Rose Campaign | $4.99 | one-time |


### Fortalis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fortalis/id6754587635)

Embark on a roguelite deckbuilder adventure where slot machine spins determine your fate. Combine mythical symbols and relics to forge powerful synergies, explore mysterious locations, and make crucial choices to conquer cunning foes and bend fortune to your will.

**Highlights:** Roguelite deckbuilding gameplay, Slot machine mechanics for combat, Strategic symbol and relic combinations, Exploration of diverse, shifting locations, Meaningful player choices and encounters, Unique playthroughs with dynamic worlds

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Splash! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Above and Below | $1.99 | one-time |
| Growth and Decay | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wild Growth | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soluna Explorers free?

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

### Is Fortalis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Soluna Explorers or Fortalis?

Soluna Explorers is rated higher. Soluna Explorers averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Fortalis averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Soluna Explorers or Fortalis have ads?

Neither Soluna Explorers nor Fortalis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soluna Explorers or Fortalis?

Soluna Explorers ships an update every 11 days, and Fortalis fortnightly. Most recently, Soluna Explorers was updated on September 16, 2026 and Fortalis on October 1, 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.*
