# Morta’s Blade vs Driftbound

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Driftbound at none against Morta’s Blade's 2. Driftbound also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and price ($3.99 vs $6.99). Morta’s Blade's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 14). On ads, monetization model, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Morta’s Blade costs $6.99 and Driftbound $3.99 up front. Morta’s Blade sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Driftbound asks for nothing beyond the download.

Driftbound holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morta’s Blade has 82 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Morta’s Blade's written reviews are positive against 100% of Driftbound's.

Morta’s Blade ships an update every 4 days, Driftbound every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morta’s Blade | Driftbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mortas-blade/id6758107967/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driftbound-idle-space-rpg/id6777715397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | #181 |
| Size | 271 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | +17 | +9 |
| Developer | [Fatih Beceren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419516270) | [Ed Rackham](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777715399) |

## What reviewers say

### Morta’s Blade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mortas-blade/id6758107967)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world fantasy RPG adventure designed for one-handed play. Explore diverse regions, battle creatures, and uncover ancient secrets. Experience classic RPG elements with intuitive controls on a vertical screen.

**Highlights:** One-handed gameplay, Open-world exploration, Fantasy RPG combat, Discover hidden paths, Collect equipment, Uncover world secrets

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founder’s Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Founder’s Legacy Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


### Driftbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driftbound-idle-space-rpg/id6777715397)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an idle space adventure, mining, trading, and fighting your way through a procedurally generated universe. Build and upgrade your ship, join factions, and progress through challenging runs, even while offline.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated universe, Mining, crafting, and trading mechanics, Faction wars and progression, Ship customization and upgrades, Idle progression and offline play, Campaign and faction stories, Renown system for permanent upgrades

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Morta’s Blade free?

Morta’s Blade costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Driftbound free?

Driftbound costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Morta’s Blade or Driftbound?

Driftbound is rated higher. Morta’s Blade averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Driftbound averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Morta’s Blade or Driftbound have ads?

Neither Morta’s Blade nor Driftbound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Morta’s Blade or Driftbound?

Morta’s Blade ships an update every 4 days, and Driftbound every 2 days. Most recently, Morta’s Blade was updated on November 9, 2026 and Driftbound on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Morta’s Blade or Driftbound?

Morta’s Blade currently peaks at #148 in the App Store charts, and Driftbound at #181. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*