# Incremental ELM Quest vs Endless Frontier 2

The clearest difference is rating: Endless Frontier 2 at 4.8 against Incremental ELM Quest's 4.2. Incremental ELM Quest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Incremental ELM Quest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Endless Frontier 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Endless Frontier 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Incremental ELM Quest's written reviews are positive against 55% of Endless Frontier 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Incremental ELM Quest | Endless Frontier 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest/id6760921175/reviews) | **[4.8 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-frontier-2/id6761818626/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **58** |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Eric Marin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886824253) | [ekkorr](https://appshunter.io/developer/490818925) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Endless Frontier 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-frontier-2/id6761818626)

Defend the last fortress against an invading legion in this idle defense RPG. Grow your heroes limitlessly, strategize with rebirths and medals, and collect unique characters with powerful skills. Utilize magic and relics to achieve victory and engage in various rich content.

**Highlights:** Limitless infinite growth system, Rebirth and Medals for permanent enhancements, Unique heroes with distinct skills, Powerful magic and relics, Dungeons and ranking battles, Speed-up system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assistant-Premium Recruiter Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| EF2 Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EF2 Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| EF2 Package 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| EF2 Package 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| EF2 Package 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| EF2 Package 7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| EF2 Package 8 | $24.99 | one-time |
| EF2 Package 11 | $49.99 | one-time |
| EF2 Package 12 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Incremental ELM Quest free?

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

### Is Endless Frontier 2 free?

Endless Frontier 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Incremental ELM Quest or Endless Frontier 2?

Endless Frontier 2 is rated higher. Incremental ELM Quest averages 4.2 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Endless Frontier 2 averages 4.8 from 58 ratings.

### Do Incremental ELM Quest or Endless Frontier 2 have ads?

Endless Frontier 2 shows ads; Incremental ELM Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Incremental ELM Quest or Endless Frontier 2?

Incremental ELM Quest ships an update every 6 days, and Endless Frontier 2 every 6 days. Most recently, Incremental ELM Quest was updated on October 13, 2026 and Endless Frontier 2 on October 14, 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.*
