Comparison

Marblebound vs Valenor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Marblebound

Features
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Marblebound is a marble-shooter adventure, which combines active gameplay, precision aiming, strategic combat, level progression and competitive challenges. This world does not stand still. Welcome to Marblebound, a universe where the very land drifts and fragments in a constant state of unpredictable transformation. A strange, unstable force is eroding everything it touches, twisting those who lose their sense of self into unrecognizable, chaotic Monsters. But hope is not lost. A few brave souls have discovered a way to resist this collapse by awakening the Marble—a physical manifestation of their spirit and the only force capable of anchoring them to reality. Step into the shoes of young, daring heroes like the cheerful pyromancer Raybit and the trickster bat Batrix, who have chosen to uncover the truth behind this broken world. By launching these Marbles into the fray, you force stability onto the unstable, shattering the Monsters that threaten to consume the land. When your heroes collide on the battlefield, their spirits resonate, growing stronger together to push back the darkness. Journey across the drifting islands, forge an unbreakable team, and restore balance to a world that has forgotten its shape. GAME FEATURES • The Marble Heroes awaken Marbles, a physical manifestations of their spirit—which are the only weapons stable enough to shatter the Monster • Drag-and-Shoot Players drag to aim and launch one marble per turn, using trajectory paths and collision physics • Bounce and Pierce Two Marble Types where Bounce deflects off walls and enemies while Pierce passes straight through enemies and other marbles • Resonance Skills Colliding your active marble into a stationary teammate's marble triggers powerful combo attacks • Drifting World Set in a drifting, unstable world where beings who lose their identity become Monsters • Hero Artifacts Deep customization using equipable Artifacts. Perform Fusion to increase power that alters gameplay. • Strategic Replayability Different play styles can be adopted with a roster of Heroes and their Artifacts. Disclaimer: Marblebound is a free-to-play mobile game, and is intended for a general audience; parents should be aware this app contains optional purchases. All references to 'Gold', 'Rune', 'Gold Silk', and any associated rewards or currencies are strictly virtual, in-game assets. Player Support https://hooptech.games/support/ Follow Marblebound! Discord https://discord.gg/BPVBhudsKh Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573321513782 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marbleboundgame/ Threads https://www.threads.com/@marbleboundgame TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@hooptech_games

About

Valenor

An old-school idle MMORPG with deep systems and challenging content. Progress skills, gather loot, and trade in a player-driven market, even when offline. Forge your own path with diverse playstyles and modes.

Highlights
  • 19 interconnected skills
  • AFK progress
  • Player market
  • Quests and achievements
  • Gear upgrades and enchanting
  • Ironman mode
Features
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Valenor is the old-school MMORPG that respects your time but brings challenging content when you want to dive deep. 19 skills and growing. All interconnected. Deep systems. Tons of loot. Progress that keeps going even when you aren't playing. Build a fighter, a skiller, a market flipper, an ironman, or forge your own path. There's no right way to play. What’s in the game • 19 skills - combat, gathering, crafting, and more • AFK progress - keep training while you’re away • Player market - buy, sell, and make profit • Quests, achievements, and collection logs • Hunter contracts and world bosses • Gear upgrades, enchanting, and pet training • Guilds, friends, and leaderboards • Ironman mode for a tougher run Play hard when you’re free. Progress when you’re not. Join the growing world of Valenor! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Marblebound4 screens
Valenor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Valenor at none against Marblebound's shown. Marblebound's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Marblebound sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Valenor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marblebound ships an update weekly, Valenor every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Marblebound versus Valenor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarbleboundValenor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size527 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoopTech GamesGrant Lindeman

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Marblebound

One-time10
  • Omnispark Pack 1$0.99
  • Omnispark Pack 2$4.99
  • Level Pass$9.99
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  • Star Pass 1$9.99
  • Omnispark Pack 3$9.99
  • Lifetime Ads Removal$9.99
  • Omnispark Pack 4$19.99
  • Omnispark Pack 5$49.99
  • Gem Pack 6$99.99
  • Omnispark Pack 6$99.99
5 purchases

Valenor

Subscriptions2
  • Membership Monthly Sub$4.991 Month
  • Membership Yearly Sub$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Sovereign$3.99
  • 2 Sovereigns$6.99
  • 3 Sovereigns$9.99

Questions

Is Marblebound free?
Marblebound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Valenor free?
Valenor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Marblebound or Valenor have ads?
Marblebound shows ads; Valenor does not.
Which is updated more often, Marblebound or Valenor?
Marblebound ships an update weekly, and Valenor every 5 days. Most recently, Marblebound was updated on October 14, 2026 and Valenor on October 2, 2026.

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