# The Lost Heir vs Eldrum

The clearest difference is ads: Eldrum at none against The Lost Heir's shown. Eldrum also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 months). The Lost Heir's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

The Lost Heir costs $4.99 and Eldrum $8.99 up front. The Lost Heir sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Eldrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The Lost Heir against 4.9 for Eldrum. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204 and 162 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of The Lost Heir's written reviews are positive against 92% of Eldrum's.

The Lost Heir ships an update every 11 months, Eldrum every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Lost Heir | Eldrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-heir/id956373528/reviews) | **[4.9 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-black-dust-text-rpg/id6689519299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **204** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | #199 |
| Size | 36 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) |

## What reviewers say

### The Lost Heir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-heir/id956373528)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure as you reclaim your stolen throne. Develop your unique prince or princess, explore a world of magic and mystery, and make choices that shape your destiny in this text-based interactive novel.

**Highlights:** Text-based interactive story, Character development (good/evil), Multiple character classes/roles, Choice-driven narrative, Romance and friendship options, Mystery and treasure hunting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Legacy Advantage | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Exceptional replay value with multiple character classes and story paths
- 📖 Well-written narrative with compelling characters and world-building
- 🎯 Meaningful choices that significantly impact the story and outcomes
- 💑 Excellent relationship and romance system with depth
- 🏆 High-quality interactive fiction with intricate storytelling

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Unclear stat requirements for skill checks
- 🎲 Frustrating stat system requiring narrow specialization
- 😤 Difficulty balancing multiple character builds effectively
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop for trial-and-error stat optimization
- ❌ Limited viability of hybrid character builds

**Reported bugs**

- Legacy Advantage purchase fails on standalone version (works on Hosted Games app)
- Endurance skill check (45) doesn't work in dark temple near Vernex
- Relationship stat effects sometimes confusing and unexpected
- Money loss after inputting smaller transaction amounts
- Inconsistent dialogue outcome effects on character relationships

**Requested features**

- Save/checkpoint system to avoid replaying entire game
- Back button to undo choices without restarting
- Chapter-by-chapter save options
- More random adventures before main quest
- Expanded demon summoning mechanics and battles


### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-black-dust-text-rpg/id6689519299)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a dark, immersive text-based RPG where your decisions dictate your fate. Experience D&D-inspired gameplay, strategic turn-based combat, and branching storylines in a richly crafted, grimdark world. Explore, uncover secrets, and forge your own path to one of multiple endings.

**Highlights:** Branching storylines with multiple endings, D&D-inspired gameplay mechanics, Strategic turn-based combat, Rich, dark, and immersive world, Exploration with secrets and side quests, Atmospheric audio and evocative imagery

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mount Karnak DLC | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive storytelling
- 🚀 Engaging combat system
- 💡 Accessible for blind users
- 🔒 Deep RPG mechanics
- 👍 Fantastic writing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken/tedious combat
- 🐛 Slow progression
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Voiceover issues with health display
- RNG-heavy combat

**Requested features**

- More cities and activities
- Ability to improve fighting skills
- Clarity on save system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Lost Heir free?

The Lost Heir costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Eldrum free?

Eldrum costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Lost Heir or Eldrum?

Eldrum is rated higher. The Lost Heir averages 4.8 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Eldrum averages 4.9 from 162 ratings.

### Do The Lost Heir or Eldrum have ads?

The Lost Heir shows ads; Eldrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Lost Heir or Eldrum?

The Lost Heir ships an update every 11 months, and Eldrum every 3 days. Most recently, The Lost Heir was updated on November 1, 2026 and Eldrum on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Lost Heir or Eldrum?

The Lost Heir currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and Eldrum at #199. 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.*