# Tin Star vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is price: Eldrum at Free against Tin Star's $11.99. Eldrum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Tin Star's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Eldrum is free to download; Tin Star costs $11.99 up front. Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tin Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tin Star against 4.7 for Eldrum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 1.4K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Tin Star's written reviews are positive against 87% of Eldrum's.

Tin Star ships an update every 3 months, Eldrum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tin Star | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-star/id705042207/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### Tin Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-star/id705042207)

Step into the boots of a U.S. marshal in the Old West. Investigate a sprawling conspiracy, confront outlaws, and forge your own legend across the country.

**Highlights:** Become a U.S. marshal, Confront outlaws, Uncover a conspiracy, Explore the Old West, Craft your legend

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-untold-text-rpg/id1486667077)

Embark on a text-based RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative. Explore a world of warring factions, gather equipment, and develop your character. Discover secrets and multiple endings in this immersive interactive fiction.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings, Over 8 hours of playtime, Secrets to discover, Supports phones and tablets, Accessible for blind/low-vision players

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive story and world-building
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and music
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay with meaningful choices
- 🔍 Lots of secrets and replayability
- 💰 Fair pricing model (one-time purchase)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of guidance/hints can be frustrating
- 🕰️ Relatively short main story
- 🤖 Combat system could use more depth
- 🔄 Limited ability to revisit previous areas

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional softlocks/progression blockers
- Typos and minor text issues

**Requested features**

- More content/story expansions
- Ability to carry over progress/decisions to sequels
- Additional languages (e.g., Russian, Spanish)
- Improved inventory/save management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tin Star free?

Tin Star costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eldrum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tin Star or Eldrum?

Tin Star is rated higher. Tin Star averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Tin Star or Eldrum have ads?

Tin Star shows ads; Eldrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tin Star or Eldrum?

Tin Star ships an update every 3 months, and Eldrum every 9 days. Most recently, Tin Star was updated on October 15, 2026 and Eldrum on October 17, 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.*