Comparison

Leo's Fortune vs Grimvalor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Leo's Fortune

Embark on a platform adventure to reclaim your stolen gold. Explore beautifully crafted levels, overcome treacherous traps, and solve physics-based puzzles across diverse environments. Uncover the mystery of the thief and unlock challenging modes.

Highlights
  • Platform adventure gameplay
  • Hand-crafted levels
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Vicious traps
  • Unlockable Hard-core Mode
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • iCloud game saves
Features
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App Store Best of 2014 and 2014 WWDC Apple Design Award winner! Leo’s Fortune is a platform adventure game where you hunt down the cunning and mysterious thief that stole your gold. Beautifully hand-crafted levels bring the story of Leo to life in this epic adventure. “Virtually flawless…could be called the best game on the platform” – 5 out of 5 Apple’N’Apps “Every level is meticulously detailed...Every scene looks simply spectacular” 5 out of 5 stars – Toucharcade “One of the most beautiful iOS games I’ve seen in a while…It will make you smile the instant you pick it up” 5 out of 5 stars Cult of Mac “I just returned home to find all my gold has been stolen! For some devious purpose, the thief has dropped pieces of my gold like breadcrumbs through the woods. Despite this pickle of a trap, I am left with no choice but to follow the trail. Whatever lies ahead, I must recover my fortune.” -Leopold VOYAGE through lush environments from mossy forests and arid deserts, to pirate cities and snowy mountains. SURVIVE vicious traps and solve physics-based puzzles through 24 levels of treacherous adventure. FOLLOW the trail of gold and uncover the truth behind Leo’s stolen fortune. Finish Leo’s Fortune to unlock Hard-core Mode: try to beat the whole game without dying to unlock a special prize! Compete with your Game Center friends to beat as many levels as you can in the fastest time possible. Leo’s Fortune supports iCloud game saves and Game Controllers made for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Game Controller support requires iOS 7 or later and is compatible with iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPad 2 or later, and iPod touch (5th generation).* An internet connection prior to the start of level 7 will be necessary to complete the download of app data for Leo’s Fortune. Join Leo’s community at http://facebook.com/LeosFortune http://twitter.com/LeosFortune http://youtube.com/LeosFortune Questions or feedback? leosfortune@tiltingpoint.com *Certain Game Controllers have specific minimum device requirements. Check compatibility with your controller manufacturer. Privacy Policy: http://www.leosfortune.com/privacy EULA: http://www.leosfortune.com/eula

About

Grimvalor

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
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Slash your way through the hordes of darkness and defeat King Valor's fearsome guardians in this breathtaking adventure! "Chaining together a slick series of attacks, dodges, and jumps, is incredibly satisfying." — PocketGamer "I suspect mobile gaming fans will be playing and replaying this one for years to come." — TouchArcade, 5/5 A malicious power stirs in the forgotten kingdom of Vallaris. Tasked with discovering the fate of its lost king, your quest quickly takes a sinister turn and you are cast into darkness. Surrounded and outnumbered, you must grab your sword, steel your temper and fight your way through a land that does not welcome you. Except for the friendly merchant - he's grateful for your business. ABOUT THE GAME Grimvalor is a challenging hack & slash platformer with fast-paced combat in a dark fantasy world. Take control of a lone warrior on a quest to restore a corrupted realm. Embark on a journey through atmospheric landscapes and dungeons in a massive story-driven premium experience. COMBAT & EXPLORATION Master skill-based combat, learn enemy patterns and bring them down with all your fury. Explore the shattered lands of Vallaris, find and upgrade equipment and level up your character. Face the legacy of King Valor's madness and prevail! FEATURES • Epic boss fights • Stunning 3D visuals accelerated by Metal graphics • Accurate and customizable touch controls • Full support for MFi game controllers • Use iCloud to keep your saves in sync between devices. • Play offline - perfect for commute. • No ads or in-app purchases

Screenshots

Leo's Fortune4 screens
Grimvalor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grimvalor at every 2 months against Leo's Fortune's every 6 months. Grimvalor also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 81%). Leo's Fortune's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Leo's Fortune costs $4.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Leo's Fortune against 4.9 for Grimvalor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.3K and 9.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Leo's Fortune's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Leo's Fortune ships an update every 6 months, Grimvalor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Leo's Fortune versus Grimvalor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeo's FortuneGrimvalor
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings)4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews90.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.3K9.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#135#113 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size579 MB739 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developer1337 & Senri LLCDirelight

Customer experience

Leo's Fortune

All ratings6,278 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative14.0%

Grimvalor

All ratings9,754 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews804 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.0%

User reviews

Leo's Fortune

From 6.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Charming characters and story
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
  • 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack
  • 💡 Challenging yet rewarding puzzles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Short game length
  • 🤔 Difficult to get 3 stars on levels
  • 🔇 No option to turn off music

Grimvalor

From 9.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Leo's Fortune

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices and iOS versions
  • Downloading new content issues
  • Controls not working as expected in some levels
  • Levels not saving progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to restart game from the beginning
  • Option to turn off music
  • iCloud sync support

Grimvalor

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Leo's Fortune

No in-app purchases

None

Grimvalor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Leo's Fortune free?
Leo's Fortune costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grimvalor free?
Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Leo's Fortune or Grimvalor?
Grimvalor is rated higher. Leo's Fortune averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.
Do Leo's Fortune or Grimvalor have ads?
Neither Leo's Fortune nor Grimvalor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Leo's Fortune or Grimvalor?
Leo's Fortune ships an update every 6 months, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Leo's Fortune was updated on October 26, 2026 and Grimvalor on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Leo's Fortune or Grimvalor?
Leo's Fortune currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and Grimvalor at #113. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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