# Space Marshals vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Grimvalor at 9.8K against Space Marshals's 1.8K. Space Marshals's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Space Marshals costs $3.99 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 Space Marshals against 4.9 for Grimvalor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 91% positive.

Space Marshals ships an update every 6 weeks, Grimvalor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Marshals | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-marshals/id834315918/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 90.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #174 | **#67** |
| Size | 405 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Marshals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-marshals/id834315918)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Paid · Action, #191 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a Sci-fi Wild West adventure in this tactical top-down shooter. Hunt dangerous fugitives using strategic combat, stealth, and a wide array of weapons and gear. Explore an episodic storyline across three chapters.

**Highlights:** Tactical top-down shooter gameplay, Sci-fi Wild West setting, Stealth and tactical combat options, Wide range of weapons and gear, Episodic storyline across three chapters, Dual stick controls with customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 💎 Excellent graphics
- 🤖 Engaging story
- 🎨 Customizable weapons/gear

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🕰️ Repetitive missions
- 🔍 Unclear reward system
- 🚫 Limited content

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on splash screen
- Incorrect weapon damage stats
- Progress loss on pause/exit

**Requested features**

- More levels/chapters
- Difficulty settings
- Melee combat
- Multiplayer mode
- Procedurally generated levels


### Grimvalor

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

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Adventure, #80 Top Paid · Action (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 Space Marshals free?

Space Marshals costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Marshals or Grimvalor?

Grimvalor is rated higher. Space Marshals averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Space Marshals or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither Space Marshals nor Grimvalor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Marshals or Grimvalor?

Space Marshals ships an update every 6 weeks, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Space Marshals was updated on October 17, 2026 and Grimvalor on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Space Marshals or Grimvalor?

Space Marshals currently peaks at #174 in the App Store charts, and Grimvalor at #67. 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.*