# Once Upon a Galaxy vs RiftManager

The clearest difference is rating: Once Upon a Galaxy at 4.8 against RiftManager's 4.3. Once Upon a Galaxy also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 9) and device support (3 vs 1). RiftManager's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Once Upon a Galaxy sells 44 one-off in-app purchases and RiftManager sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Once Upon a Galaxy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Once Upon a Galaxy has 1.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Once Upon a Galaxy ships an update fortnightly, RiftManager every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Once Upon a Galaxy | RiftManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-upon-a-galaxy/id6504776189/reviews)** | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riftmanager/id6757405862/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 83.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Million Dreams Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753775797) | [Antoine Peze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866657741) |

## What reviewers say

### Once Upon a Galaxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-upon-a-galaxy/id6504776189)

Engage in a fantasy drafting card battler with unique characters and their quests. Build your team and strategize to complete objectives. Enjoy a game free of AI art and ads, with optional in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Fantasy drafting card battles, Unique character captains, Quest completion, Team strategy, No AI artwork, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (44)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600 Gems (September deal) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gems (July deal) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2026 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| September 2026 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Gems (August deal) | $9.99 | one-time |
| August 2026 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| July 2026 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| June 2026 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| March 2026 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| May 2026 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| April 2026 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| February 2026 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| December Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| January 2026 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| November 2025 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| October 2025 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| September 2025 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| July 2025 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| August 2025 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| June 2025 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| May 2025 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,100 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| April 2025 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| March 2025 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| February 2025 Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Swishbuckler Chromaria Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chromarian Chromaria Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remi Chromaria Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Reroll | $14.99 | one-time |
| Candylar Reroll | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mythbound Reroll | $14.99 | one-time |
| Thanatos Mythbound Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Baldr Mythbound Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hecate Mythbound Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Candylar Goat T Preorder | $14.99 | one-time |
| Candylar Beanstalk Preorder | $14.99 | one-time |
| Candylar Candy Pandy Preorder | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2,300 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Winter Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14,000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and streamlined
- 🎨 Charming art style
- 🕹️ Engaging strategy
- ⏱️ Asynchronous play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🤖 Imbalanced heroes/abilities
- 🕰️ Slow progression

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on startup
- Infinite loading issues
- Progression loss after updates

**Requested features**

- More hero/card variety
- Improved tutorial and learning tools
- Offline/save progress mode
- Cosmetic/non-gameplay monetization
- Competitive/ranked modes


### RiftManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riftmanager/id6757405862)

Track your matches, follow tournaments, and analyze your in-game stats. Build and manage your card collection, and stay informed about market trends for a competitive edge.

**Highlights:** Track matches and view game history, Follow live tournaments and standings, Analyze player statistics and performance, Build and save custom card decks, Manage and filter card collection, Monitor card market prices

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RiftManager Support Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| RiftManager Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| RiftManager Support Tip Booster | $6.99 | one-time |
| RiftManager Support Tip 5 Boosters | $34.99 | one-time |
| RiftManager Premium Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Once Upon a Galaxy free?

Once Upon a Galaxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RiftManager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Once Upon a Galaxy or RiftManager?

Once Upon a Galaxy is rated higher. Once Upon a Galaxy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while RiftManager averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do Once Upon a Galaxy or RiftManager have ads?

Neither Once Upon a Galaxy nor RiftManager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Once Upon a Galaxy or RiftManager?

Once Upon a Galaxy ships an update fortnightly, and RiftManager every 4 days. Most recently, Once Upon a Galaxy was updated on October 30, 2026 and RiftManager on October 25, 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.*