# 2 vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is rating: Grimvalor at 4.9 against 2's 3.4. Grimvalor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (91% vs 63%). 2's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

2 costs $0.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Grimvalor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of 2's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

2 ships an update monthly, Grimvalor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2 | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-cowboy/id850089184/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#94** |
| Size | 40 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cascadia Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311034757) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-cowboy/id850089184)

Embark on a Western adventure in this retro-styled action platformer. Play as a customizable cowboy or cowgirl, explore vast levels, and engage in classic Wild West activities like gambling and riding horses. Become a legend of the old West.

**Highlights:** Customizable cowboy characters, Huge levels to explore, Gamble at casinos, Ride horses and minecarts, Retro Gameboy style graphics, Gamepad support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Cents | $1.99 | one-time |
| 9,000 Cents | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18,000 Cents | $3.99 | one-time |


### Grimvalor

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

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Paid · Adventure, #101 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 2 free?

2 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2 or Grimvalor?

Grimvalor is rated higher. 2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do 2 or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither 2 nor Grimvalor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2 or Grimvalor?

2 ships an update monthly, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Grimvalor on October 27, 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.*