# Crashlands vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Grimvalor at 9.8K against Crashlands's 1.2K. Grimvalor also leads on price ($5.99 vs $6.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Crashlands costs $6.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Crashlands against 4.9 for Grimvalor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Crashlands's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crashlands | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands/id808296431/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #112 | **#105** |
| Size | 115 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Butterscotch Shenanigans, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555152469) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### Crashlands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands/id808296431)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Paid · Role Playing, #198 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an outlandish, story-driven crafting RPG adventure. Explore a vast alien planet, craft over 500 items, and battle enemies with skill-based combat. Build bases, tame creatures, and uncover ancient secrets in a quest to deliver packages and overcome a nefarious plot.

**Highlights:** Expansive crafting system with over 500 items, Self-managing, infinite inventory, RPG-style character progression, Skill-based combat with craftable gadgets, Intuitive base building, Tameable creatures for combat sidekicks, Effortless cloud saving

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Lots of content and gameplay
- 💡 Funny and engaging story
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable
- 👍 Excellent crafting and progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Glitchy audio
- 🐛 Quests can be confusing
- 🐛 Repetitive at times
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on map opening
- Inventory management issues
- Enemies regaining full health on respawn

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More character customization options
- Ability to control pet companions
- Clearer quest tracking and objectives


### Grimvalor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Paid · Action, #107 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Exploration of dark fantasy world, Epic boss fights, Stunning 3D visuals, Customizable touch controls, MFi controller support, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
- 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
- 🔍 Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Dodge not registering properly
- Crashes in New Game Plus
- Companion AI issues
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay bosses
- Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
- Expanded weapon and trinket selection
- New game plus improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crashlands free?

Crashlands costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crashlands or Grimvalor?

Grimvalor is rated higher. Crashlands averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Crashlands or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither Crashlands nor Grimvalor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crashlands or Grimvalor?

Crashlands ships an update every 2 months, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Crashlands was updated on October 26, 2026 and Grimvalor on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Crashlands or Grimvalor?

Crashlands currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and Grimvalor at #105. 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.*