# Grave Frontier vs Gothic Exile

The clearest difference is rating: Grave Frontier at 5.0 against Gothic Exile's 3.4. Grave Frontier also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Gothic Exile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grave Frontier sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Gothic Exile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grave Frontier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gothic Exile has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Grave Frontier ships an update every 10 months, Gothic Exile every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grave Frontier | Gothic Exile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grave-frontier/id6746746776/reviews)** | [3.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gothic-exile-open-world-rpg/id6767578393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 293 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tu Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/856782580) | [Nikita Poslanichenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770937293) |

## What reviewers say

### Grave Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grave-frontier/id6746746776)

Embark on roguelite survival runs in a haunted Wild West, battling undead waves with customizable builds and legendary gunslingers. Upgrade your loadout and adapt strategies between intense nights for a unique cowboy-themed challenge.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated maps and enemy waves, Unlockable heroes with unique playstyles, Deep upgrade paths and tactical builds, Stylized low-poly visuals, Arcade twin-stick action, Strategic roguelite depth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack 6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack 7 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Gothic Exile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gothic-exile-open-world-rpg/id6767578393)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in a ruthless open world ruled by prisoners and fanatics. Complete quests, join factions, and fight for survival as you explore dangerous lands and develop your character.

**Highlights:** Open world RPG exploration, Offline role playing experience, Faction system and reputation, Story-driven quests, Character progression and skills, Monster hunting and dungeon exploration, Loot collection and trading

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifes 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifes 2 | $1.79 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifes 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Potion pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Potion pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Potion pack 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grave Frontier free?

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

### Is Gothic Exile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grave Frontier or Gothic Exile?

Grave Frontier is rated higher. Grave Frontier averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gothic Exile averages 3.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do Grave Frontier or Gothic Exile have ads?

Grave Frontier shows ads; Gothic Exile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grave Frontier or Gothic Exile?

Grave Frontier ships an update every 10 months, and Gothic Exile every 2 days. Most recently, Grave Frontier was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gothic Exile on November 5, 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.*