# Valenor vs Loneshard

Valenor and Loneshard both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Loneshard's written reviews are positive against 83% of Valenor's. Loneshard also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Valenor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Loneshard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Valenor against 4.7 for Loneshard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 29 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Valenor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Loneshard's.

Valenor ships an update every 5 days, Loneshard every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Valenor | Loneshard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valenor/id6796209072/reviews)** | [4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loneshard/id6802783284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Grant Lindeman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833046111) | [MEIKE MAGDALENA BUETTNER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802783286) |

## What reviewers say

### Valenor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valenor/id6796209072)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership Monthly Sub | $4.99 | per month |
| Membership Yearly Sub | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Sovereign | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2 Sovereigns | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3 Sovereigns | $9.99 | one-time |


### Loneshard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loneshard/id6802783284)

Embark on a solo offline MMO adventure where simulated characters inhabit a dynamic fantasy world. Choose a class, customize abilities, and leave your mark on towns and dungeons. Play the first act for free, with an optional unlock for the full campaign.

**Highlights:** Solo offline MMO gameplay, Simulated NPCs with routines, Dynamic towns and regions, Dungeons, bosses, and endgame raid, Four distinct character classes, Friend-pass co-op option

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Valenor free?

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

### Is Loneshard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Valenor or Loneshard?

Valenor is rated higher. Valenor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Loneshard averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do Valenor or Loneshard have ads?

Neither Valenor nor Loneshard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Valenor or Loneshard?

Valenor ships an update every 5 days, and Loneshard every 4 days. Most recently, Valenor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Loneshard on October 29, 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.*