# Neural Syndicate vs Incremental ELM Quest 2

The clearest difference is rating: Neural Syndicate at 5.0 against Incremental ELM Quest 2's 4.6. Neural Syndicate also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Incremental ELM Quest 2's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neural Syndicate sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Incremental ELM Quest 2 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Neural Syndicate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Incremental ELM Quest 2 has 54 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Neural Syndicate's written reviews are positive against 85% of Incremental ELM Quest 2's.

Neural Syndicate ships an update every 3 days, Incremental ELM Quest 2 every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neural Syndicate | Incremental ELM Quest 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neural-syndicate-text-rpg/id6767916535/reviews)** | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest-2/id6775551990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | +9 |
| Developer | [Dustin Porchia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548426616) | [Eric Marin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886824253) |

## What reviewers say

### Neural Syndicate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neural-syndicate-text-rpg/id6767916535)

Immerse yourself in a cyberpunk future where megacorporations rule Neo-Tokyo. Build your syndicate, run illicit operations, and navigate a dangerous underworld. Choose your faction, manage your notoriety, and outsmart your rivals to survive and thrive.

**Highlights:** Three rival factions, Heat and Notoriety system, Daily Operations and Bounty Board, Three-currency economy, Full Achievement system, Text-based gameplay

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Synth Marks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip - Buy Cipher a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip - Fund a Dead Drop | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Synth Marks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip - Sponsor an Op | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Synth Marks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip - Back the Syndicate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Syndicate Founder Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Synth Marks | $19.99 | one-time |


### Incremental ELM Quest 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest-2/id6775551990)

Explore a world where elemental forces are merging, cataloging creatures and uncovering a deep mystery. This offline RPG features extensive progression systems, a vast bestiary, and a narrative told through field reports. Earn rewards even while offline.

**Highlights:** Catalog over 4000 unique creatures, Level up over 300 hero classes, Explore elemental portals, Offline progression, Narrative told through field journals, Deep progression systems

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmetic: D- Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: S- Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SS- Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: S+ Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SS+ Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SSS- Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SSS Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SSS+ Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: Letter of Patronage | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: Founder's Edition | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support Dinner | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support Updates | $29.99 | one-time |
| Support Next Game | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neural Syndicate free?

Neural Syndicate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Incremental ELM Quest 2 free?

Incremental ELM Quest 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Neural Syndicate or Incremental ELM Quest 2?

Neural Syndicate is rated higher. Neural Syndicate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Incremental ELM Quest 2 averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

### Do Neural Syndicate or Incremental ELM Quest 2 have ads?

Neither Neural Syndicate nor Incremental ELM Quest 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neural Syndicate or Incremental ELM Quest 2?

Neural Syndicate ships an update every 3 days, and Incremental ELM Quest 2 every 4 days. Most recently, Neural Syndicate was updated on October 31, 2026 and Incremental ELM Quest 2 on October 31, 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.*