# Tallowmere vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Grimvalor at 9.8K against Tallowmere's 29. Grimvalor also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). Tallowmere's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tallowmere costs $1.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Tallowmere'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 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tallowmere | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallowmere/id927350422/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 120 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chris McFarland](https://appshunter.io/developer/927350421) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### Tallowmere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallowmere/id927350422)

Embark on an action roguelike platformer adventure through ever-changing dungeons. Collect loot, battle enemies, and see how far you can progress in this challenging and engaging experience. Supports single-player and local co-op modes.

**Highlights:** Action roguelike platformer, Randomly-generated dungeons, Seven tiers of loot, Single-player mode, Two-player local co-op, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Grimvalor

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Adventure, #97 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 Tallowmere free?

Tallowmere costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

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

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

Grimvalor is rated higher. Tallowmere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Tallowmere or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither Tallowmere nor Grimvalor shows ads.

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

Tallowmere ships an update every 2 months, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Tallowmere was updated on October 12, 2026 and Grimvalor 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.*