# Venture Kid vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grimvalor at none against Venture Kid's 4. Grimvalor also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 548) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). Venture Kid's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Venture Kid costs $2.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Venture Kid sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Grimvalor asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 548, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Venture Kid's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Venture Kid | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (548 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venture-kid/id948715059/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 548 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 90.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 26 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### Venture Kid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venture-kid/id948715059)

Embark on an 8-bit retro action platformer adventure. Battle an evil doctor's minions across action-packed levels, utilizing power-ups and responsive controls to save the world. Discover secrets and enjoy a chiptune soundtrack.

**Highlights:** 8-bit retro action platformer, Excellent level design, Responsive controls, Variety of bosses, 9 action-packed levels, 8 unique power-ups, Secret areas

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Orbs Supply Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Orbs Value Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orb Doubler (Permanent) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Orbs Mega Container | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic retro style
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 🎮 Mega Man-like experience
- 🎵 Great chiptune soundtrack
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty spikes, especially in later levels
- 🔁 Lack of checkpoints in some levels
- 🔋 Potential battery drain issues
- 🔒 No cloud save support

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with controller support

**Requested features**

- New levels and content updates
- Difficulty options or adjustments
- Cloud save support


### Grimvalor

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

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Action, #156 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 Venture Kid free?

Venture Kid costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Venture Kid or Grimvalor?

Grimvalor is rated higher. Venture Kid averages 4.7 out of 5 from 548 ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Venture Kid or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither Venture Kid nor Grimvalor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Venture Kid or Grimvalor?

Venture Kid ships an update every 2 months, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Venture Kid was updated on November 6, 2026 and Grimvalor on November 7, 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.*