# Karnark vs Elysia

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Karnark | Elysia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karnark/id6504798545/reviews) | **[4.5 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elysia-the-astral-fall/id6737166302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **36.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 922 MB | 915 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BillionGames Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247385939) | [PANTHERA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684187843) |

## What reviewers say

### Karnark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karnark/id6504798545)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Elysia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elysia-the-astral-fall/id6737166302)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astral Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heroic Beginnings Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Override | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero A Upgrade Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Astral Blessing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Astral Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Supply Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Divine Ascension | $7.99 | one-time |
| Astral Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Supply Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pack Old | $9.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Blessing | $14.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Supply Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Blessings from Solaria | $14.99 | one-time |
| Astral Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hero S Upgrade  Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Tower Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 1 Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Astral Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Astral Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*