# Runofstone vs Covenant

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Covenant at 51% against Runofstone's 0%. Covenant also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (726 vs 5). Runofstone's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runofstone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Covenant sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Covenant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Covenant has 726 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Runofstone's written reviews are positive against 51% of Covenant's.

Runofstone ships an update every 4 days, Covenant every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runofstone | Covenant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runofstone/id6738782873/reviews) | **[4.7 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covenant-the-last-flame/id6745810970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **726** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 718 MB | 952 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UpsOpen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384301567) | [FIRE DRAGON INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657122827) |

## What reviewers say

### Runofstone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runofstone/id6738782873)

Engage in real-time PvP strategy battles in a magical world. Collect and upgrade unique boards, cast spells, and build powerful gateways to outwit opponents globally. Join or create clans to earn exclusive rewards and climb the ranks.

**Highlights:** Real-time PvP battles, Collectible tactical boards, Character and portal progression, Quests and achievements, Clan system, Spell casting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Mini Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Boost Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mid-Tier Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Progression Boost Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Instant Boards | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Instant Boards | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Instant Boards | $29.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Value Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |


### Covenant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covenant-the-last-flame/id6745810970)

Choose your allegiance in a dark fantasy world threatened by the undead. Recruit diverse heroes, form strategic squads, and engage in epic faction warfare. Your choices will shape the land's destiny.

**Highlights:** Alliance or Horde choice, Strategic hero recruitment, Tactical battles with formations, Massive faction warfare, Real-time multiplayer combat, Free rewards and resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Card | $19.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great pull rates
- 👍 Heroes seem balanced and unique
- 👍 Good game so far

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buttons not working to start game
- 🐛 Unable to click agree to terms
- 🐛 Can't get past the choose your server screen
- 🐛 Stuck on start page
- 🐛 Buttons unclickable, unable to log in

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working to start game
- Unable to click agree to terms
- Can't get past the choose your server screen
- Stuck on start page
- Buttons unclickable, unable to log in

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runofstone free?

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

### Is Covenant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Runofstone or Covenant?

Covenant is rated higher. Runofstone averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Covenant averages 4.7 from 726 ratings.

### Do Runofstone or Covenant have ads?

Both Runofstone and Covenant show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Runofstone or Covenant?

Runofstone ships an update every 4 days, and Covenant every 9 days. Most recently, Runofstone was updated on October 21, 2026 and Covenant on October 28, 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.*