# Flip Realms vs Incremental ELM Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Flip Realms at 5.0 against Incremental ELM Quest's 4.4. Flip Realms also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Incremental ELM Quest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Realms sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Incremental ELM Quest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flip Realms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 22 respectively.

Flip Realms ships an update weekly, Incremental ELM Quest every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Realms | Incremental ELM Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-realms/id6758104354/reviews)** | [4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest/id6760921175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 272 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FoShan QianYueGuangYing Tech Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790164529) | [Eric Marin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886824253) |

## What reviewers say

### Flip Realms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-realms/id6758104354)

Explore a randomly generated map by selecting one of two revealed tiles daily. Uncover diverse events like building, technology, recruitment, and combat. Strategize resource management and face challenges to unlock new maps.

**Highlights:** Daily tile exploration, Resource management (gold, wood), Technology development, Unit recruitment, Disaster events, Dungeon battles, Tower defense challenges

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.49 | $2.49 | one-time |
| $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Incremental ELM Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest/id6760921175)

Embark on a challenging incremental RPG adventure where every battle and defeat fuels your progress. Upgrade your hero, build your town, and strategize to overcome hundreds of unique foes and powerful bosses. This game offers a rewarding experience for both short sessions and extended play.

**Highlights:** Incremental RPG gameplay, Hero upgrades and evolutions, Town building for progression, Boss battles with unique tactics, Permanent bonuses from defeats, Hundreds of unique enemies

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Dev a Coffee (+30 Renown) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Dev Lunch (+200 Renown) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fully Support Dev (+450 Renown) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Realms free?

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

### Is Incremental ELM Quest free?

Incremental ELM Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flip Realms or Incremental ELM Quest?

Flip Realms is rated higher. Flip Realms averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Incremental ELM Quest averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do Flip Realms or Incremental ELM Quest have ads?

Flip Realms shows ads; Incremental ELM Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Realms or Incremental ELM Quest?

Flip Realms ships an update weekly, and Incremental ELM Quest every 6 days. Most recently, Flip Realms was updated on October 12, 2026 and Incremental ELM Quest on October 21, 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.*