Comparison

Karnark vs Elysia

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Karnark

Embark on an epic MMORPG adventure in a vast, free-to-play world. Engage in intense PvP and PvE battles, explore dungeons, and participate in massive siege wars. Grow your character through unique systems and enjoy a convenient mobile control experience.

Highlights
  • Authentic MMORPG experience
  • PvP, Farming, Dungeons, Raids
  • Convenient mobile controls
  • Free economy system
  • Intense PVE and PVP raids
  • Character growth via costumes and creatures
  • Massive siege battles
Features
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Experience an epic saga in an authentic MMORPG. Enjoy a free adventure in the vast world of Karnak. [Game Features] - PVP / Farming / Dungeons / Raids / Authentic MMORPG - Convenient control system optimized for mobile - Server and world exchange supporting a free economy system - Intense raids with simultaneous PVE and PVP - Character growth through costumes and summoning creatures - Massive siege battles for wealth and honor ▶ Help: dbhelp.billiongames@gmail.com ▶ YouTube: https://youtu.be/DfLsB6GMm5Q ▶ Community: https://cafe.naver.com/karnark

About

Elysia

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure in a mythical world threatened by darkness. Lead a team of heroes through real-time battles, uncover secrets, and build powerful strategies to save the realm. Enjoy idle rewards and seasonal events for continuous progression.

Highlights
  • Open-world exploration
  • Real-time strategic battles
  • Hero collection and team building
  • Elemental factions and combat roles
  • Idle rewards and offline progression
  • Seasonal events and updates
Features
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Embark on an Endless Adventure in a Mythical Fantasy World! In Elysia: The Astral Fall, you will step into a breathtaking universe where the delicate balance between light and darkness is threatened by the forces of The Void. Taking on the role of a young warrior, you will lead your team of heroes through countless challenges, uncover the forgotten secrets of Elysia, and fight to protect Solaria from utter destruction. EXPLORE A MAGICAL WORLD Travel across six distinct regions, each hiding untold mysteries waiting to be discovered. Search for treasures, complete quests to assist the locals, battle fearsome monsters, and defend Solaria against the devastating invasion of The Void. Every step you take unravels a vital piece of the puzzle in the fight to save the universe. MASTER BATTLEFIELD STRATEGIES Engage in real-time battles in an open-world environment, where you can freely select and arrange your team of heroes to face a variety of powerful monsters. Take direct control of your heroes during combat, issuing commands for attacks or activating their unique skills to craft dynamic strategies. Each hero is equipped with two combat abilities and an ultimate skill, allowing for tailored strategies that can turn the tide of battle. Upgrade your heroes and collect new equipment to strengthen your team and expand your combat capabilities, ensuring Solaria’s survival against the invasion of The Void. BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM Heroes are divided into seven elemental factions: Fire, Ice, Wind, Lightning, Kinetic, Light, and Void, offering a diverse range of playstyles. Additionally, each hero possesses specialized combat roles such as Fighter, Preserver, Supporter, Nullifier, Executioner, and Striker, enabling endless strategic combinations. With the ability to choose up to five heroes for your team, you can experiment with countless configurations, unlocking hundreds of synergistic combinations. Every battle is an opportunity to showcase your creativity and strategic thinking. IDLE REWARDS & POWER UPS Enjoy a stress-free experience with a unique system: earn continuous rewards by the hour and day—even when offline. Your team will automatically battle and gather resources while you relax, ensuring steady progression and growth. SEASONAL EVENT & UPDATES Participate in seasonal events, explore expanding storylines, and unlock exclusive heroes and items. Regular updates ensure your journey remains fresh, exciting, and full of surprises. START YOUR JOURNEY NOW WITH ElYSIA : THE ASTRAL FALL Please feel free to contact us via any of the below: > Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/elysiathegame > Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElysiaTheGame > Discord: https://discord.gg/vBbmwuwCAd

Screenshots

Karnark4 screens
Elysia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Elysia at 4.5 against Karnark's 3.0. Elysia also leads on ratings volume (152 vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Karnark's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Karnark sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Elysia sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elysia holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elysia has 152 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Karnark's written reviews are positive against 36% of Elysia's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Karnark ships an update weekly, Elysia every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Karnark versus Elysia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKarnarkElysia
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)4.5 (152 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews36.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6152 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size922 MB915 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBillionGames Inc.PANTHERA

Customer experience

Karnark

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative62.5%

Elysia

All ratings152 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral14.9%
Negative48.9%

User reviews

Karnark

From 6 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Familiar and enjoyable gameplay
  • 🚀 Quick progression and leveling
  • 💡 Affordable in-game purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • ⚠️ Gender-locked character classes
  • 🕹️ Overly automated gameplay

Elysia

From 152 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
  • 💎 Beautiful graphics and art style
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win elements
  • 🌐 Poor translation and localization

Bugs and requests

Karnark

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game fails to launch on some devices
  • Equipment tutorial gets stuck
  • Auto-start feature cannot be disabled

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Russian localization
  • Provide European server
  • Improve character customization options
  • Reduce reliance on auto-play features

Elysia

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account issues
  • Progression blocking bugs
  • Graphical and performance issues
  • Purchasing and reward delivery problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved daily quest and progression system
  • More content and story updates
  • Better balance and progression tuning

In-app purchases

23 purchases

Karnark

One-time23
  • Starter SpecialPrice Package$2.99
  • Hero Costume Step Up Ⅰ$2.99
  • Hero Creature Step Up Ⅰ$2.99
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  • dia_220$2.99
  • Highest Starter Equip Package$6.99
  • Higher RandomCostume Package$6.99
  • Higher RandomPet Package$6.99
  • dia_550$7.99
  • Spot Package 1$7.99
  • Hero Creature Step Up Ⅱ$19.99
  • Spot Package 2$22.99
  • Spot Package 3$34.99
  • Hero Creature Step Up Ⅲ$34.99
  • Growth Step-Up Package 3$39.99
  • Nibelung's Ring Package$39.99
  • Antigone's earring Package$39.99
  • Draupnir Bracelet Package$39.99
  • Growth Buff Dia Package$39.99
  • Magic Stone Boost Package II$69.99
  • Supreme Archsage's Wp Enhance$79.99
  • Growth Step-Up Package 4$79.99
  • Skill Book Package$79.99
  • Hero Pet Step-Up 4$79.99
22 purchases

Elysia

One-time22
  • Astral Gem Pack 1$0.99
  • Heroic Beginnings Bundle$0.99
  • Golden Override$4.99
Show 19 more
  • Hero A Upgrade Pack$4.99
  • Astral Blessing$4.99
  • Astral Gem Pack 2$4.99
  • Equipment Supply Pack 1$4.99
  • Golden Pack$4.99
  • Divine Ascension$7.99
  • Astral Gem Pack 3$9.99
  • Equipment Supply Pack 2$9.99
  • Golden Pack Old$9.99
  • Celestial Blessing$14.99
  • Equipment Supply Pack 3$14.99
  • Blessings from Solaria$14.99
  • Astral Gem Pack 4$19.99
  • Hero S Upgrade Pack$19.99
  • Growth Pass$24.99
  • Tower Pass$24.99
  • Chapter 1 Pass$24.99
  • Astral Gem Pack 5$49.99
  • Astral Gem Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Karnark free?
Karnark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elysia free?
Elysia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Karnark or Elysia?
Elysia is rated higher. Karnark averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Elysia averages 4.5 from 152 ratings.
Do Karnark or Elysia have ads?
Elysia shows ads; Karnark does not.
Which is updated more often, Karnark or Elysia?
Karnark ships an update weekly, and Elysia every 3 days. Most recently, Karnark was updated on September 25, 2026 and Elysia on September 24, 2026.

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