# Endless Grades vs Etheria

Endless Grades and Etheria both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of Etheria's written reviews are positive against 27% of Endless Grades's. Endless Grades's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Endless Grades sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Etheria sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Endless Grades against 4.7 for Etheria. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 8.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Endless Grades's written reviews are positive against 45% of Etheria's.

Endless Grades ships an update fortnightly, Etheria every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Endless Grades | Etheria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-grades-pixel-saga/id6737249949/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etheria-restart/id6737684676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **8.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.6% of reviews | **45.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 3.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LIGHTCORE GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775590011) | [XD Entertainment Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563750317) |

## What reviewers say

### Endless Grades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-grades-pixel-saga/id6737249949)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Adventure, #181 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a retro pixel RPG with a modern growth system and epic soundtracks. Collect hundreds of heroes, forge equipment, and enjoy strategic progression without tedious grinding. Compete in PvP and guild battles for generous rewards.

**Highlights:** Premium audiovisual experience with legendary composers, Retro pixel art with modern growth system, Hundreds of heroes to command, Deep strategy with Pets, Spirits, and Felispirits, No grinding required, shared hero levels, Generous rewards and idle accumulation, PvP battles and guild challenges

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STANDARD PACK_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK_2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK_3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK_4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK_5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK_6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK_7 | $14.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK_8 | $19.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK_9 | $24.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK_10 | $29.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK_11 | $49.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK_13 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Nice game
- ⭐ High SSR drop rate
- ⭐ Appealing characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Misleading ads
- 🚫 Auto-idle gameplay
- 🚫 Pay-to-progress
- 🚫 Tons of ads
- 🚫 Pay-to-win

**Reported bugs**

- Can't play due to network issues

**Requested features**

- Disable dialog auto-next
- Allow tap-to-proceed


### Etheria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etheria-restart/id6737684676)

Embark on an RPG adventure in a virtual world threatened by a corrupted force. Assemble a team of unique heroes, master strategic turn-based combat, and explore a visually stunning 3D world. Engage in thrilling PvP battles and challenging PvE content to save humanity.

**Highlights:** Strategic turn-based combat, Limitless team compositions, Breathtaking 3D visuals, Cinematic battle spectacles, Strategic PvP Arena battles, Venture into the Threshold PvE, Forge unique combat styles

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Pack: Anima | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 10 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Special Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Supply Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack: Enhanced | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 25 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 15 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jazz Swing Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Module Essence Supply | $10.99 | one-time |
| Animus General Chest | $10.99 | one-time |
| Psyche Rock Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pass | $15.49 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack: Apex | $15.49 | one-time |
| Apex Supply Chest | $15.49 | one-time |
| Animus Vanguard Chest | $15.49 | one-time |
| Digital Beat Bundle | $15.49 | one-time |
| Special Training Supply | $30.99 | one-time |
| Apex Recon Chest | $30.99 | one-time |
| Animus Rival Chest | $30.99 | one-time |
| Level 40 Pack | $30.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack IV | $30.99 | one-time |
| Pop Break Bundle | $30.99 | one-time |
| Apex Ascension Chest | $50.99 | one-time |
| Animus Peak Chest | $50.99 | one-time |
| Level 45 Pack | $50.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack V | $50.99 | one-time |
| Mambo Rush Bundle | $50.99 | one-time |
| Apex Premium Chest | $99.99 | one-time |
| Level 50 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Classic Tale Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Low data usage
- 👍 Amazing animation and characters
- 👍 Smooth performance
- 👍 Enjoyable story

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game still under maintenance
- 🔊 No English voice acting

**Reported bugs**

- Game not starting despite user input
- Download issues

**Requested features**

- English voice acting
- More store accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Endless Grades free?

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

### Is Etheria free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Endless Grades or Etheria?

Etheria is rated higher. Endless Grades averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Etheria averages 4.7 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do Endless Grades or Etheria have ads?

Both Endless Grades and Etheria show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Endless Grades or Etheria?

Endless Grades ships an update fortnightly, and Etheria every 2 months. Most recently, Endless Grades was updated on October 25, 2026 and Etheria 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.*