# Medieval Game vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eldrum at 92% against Medieval Game's 45%. Eldrum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Medieval Game's advantage is price (Free vs $8.99). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Medieval Game is free to download; Eldrum costs $8.99 up front. Medieval Game sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Eldrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 160 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Medieval Game's written reviews are positive against 92% of Eldrum's.

Medieval Game ships an update every 3 weeks, Eldrum every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Medieval Game | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-game-life-simulator/id6560104810/reviews) | **[4.9 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-black-dust-text-rpg/id6689519299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **160** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Akin Aksoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617710569) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Medieval Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-game-life-simulator/id6560104810)

Embark on a text-based RPG adventure in a medieval world. Explore cities, battle dragons, craft gems, train companions, and build a legacy. Your choices shape your destiny in this open-ended simulator.

**Highlights:** Text-based RPG gameplay, Explore diverse cities, Gem crafting and equipment upgrades, Train and evolve companions, Challenge dungeon bosses, Trade, craft, and build wealth, Build a legacy and start a family

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medieval 25K Gold | $2.49 | one-time |
| Medieval 1T Craft tools | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medieval 100K Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Life Premium - Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Unlimited Weapon: Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Life 250K Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Unlimited Armor - Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Craft tools - Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Life 500K Gold | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Unlimited Skill - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Panda Pet - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Special Offer - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200M Special Pet Exp | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Life 1500K Gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Life 750K Gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Equipment Pack - Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Life 5000K Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500M Special Pet Exp | $19.99 | one-time |


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-black-dust-text-rpg/id6689519299)

Embark on a dark, immersive text-based RPG where your decisions dictate your fate. Experience D&D-inspired gameplay, strategic turn-based combat, and branching storylines in a richly crafted, grimdark world. Explore, uncover secrets, and forge your own path to one of multiple endings.

**Highlights:** Branching storylines with multiple endings, D&D-inspired gameplay mechanics, Strategic turn-based combat, Rich, dark, and immersive world, Exploration with secrets and side quests, Atmospheric audio and evocative imagery

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mount Karnak DLC | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive storytelling
- 🚀 Engaging combat system
- 💡 Accessible for blind users
- 🔒 Deep RPG mechanics
- 👍 Fantastic writing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken/tedious combat
- 🐛 Slow progression
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Voiceover issues with health display
- RNG-heavy combat

**Requested features**

- More cities and activities
- Ability to improve fighting skills
- Clarity on save system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Medieval Game free?

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

### Is Eldrum free?

Eldrum costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Medieval Game or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. Medieval Game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.9 from 160 ratings.

### Do Medieval Game or Eldrum have ads?

Medieval Game shows ads; Eldrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Medieval Game or Eldrum?

Medieval Game ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eldrum every 3 days. Most recently, Medieval Game was updated on October 22, 2026 and Eldrum on October 27, 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.*