# AetherClash — Tactical fantasy squad duels

> Tactical fantasy squad duels (iPhone/iPad app by John Keir.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aetherclash/id6823393128 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Keir](https://appshunter.io/developer/6823393130)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is AetherClash?

Lead a squad of painted chibi heroes into dark-fantasy tactical duels. AetherClash is a turn-based strategy game of position, timing and nerve: spend five actions each turn to move, strike, heal, cast and deploy reinforcements, then destroy your opponent's crystals or wipe out their army.

SIX TEAMS, SIX WAYS TO WIN
- Ashen Order (free): armor, healing and chain magic.
- Crimson Host (free): lifesteal, hexes and raising the fallen.
- Brass Company: nine clockwork-and-steam specialists.
- Stonehold Clans: tough dwarves with rockets, runes and rune-forged gear.
- Warbound Horde: brutal orcs that grow stronger as blood is spilled.
- Jade Cloister: swift monks who control the board with speed and teleportation.

HOW YOU CAN PLAY
- Single Player against an AI opponent.
- Pass & Play: two players, one device.
- Online: asynchronous turn-based matches through Game Center. Take your turn, put the phone down, and come back when your opponent has moved.

EVERYTHING YOU DO IS ANIMATED
Every attack, spell and heal plays out in a close-up battle panel between the team banners, with hand-painted art, a moody original soundtrack and sound effects. Tap the action wheel to take back a move before you end your turn.

FREE TO START, FAIR TO KEEP
Ashen Order and Crimson Host are free forever, with every game mode unlocked. Brass Company, Stonehold Clans, Warbound Horde and Jade Cloister are optional one-time purchases, and a discounted bundle unlocks all four. Your opponent never needs to own a team to face it. No ads. No subscriptions. No data collection.

Game Center is required for online matches only.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Stonehold Clans | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Brass Company | $4.99 | one-time |
| All 4 Teams | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Warbound Horde | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Jade Cloister | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is AetherClash safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess AetherClash.

## Is AetherClash legit?

AetherClash has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for AetherClash is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-10-24

What's new in AetherClash 1.2

• Taunt Pack: 6 extra taunts for $1.99
• Better taunt animations
• Healers now highlight every ally they can help
• Damage & heal preview: see the result on each target before you act, with KOs clearly marked
• Long-press any unit or card for its full stats and abilities in plain words
• Opponent turn summary: see what your rival did, even if you skip the replay
• Confirm big moves: a quick check before you spend powerful items (can be turned off in Options)
• Your-turn badge: the app icon shows how many matches are waiting on you
• Apple Music and other audio now keep playing while you battle
• Fixed the turn banner being cut off
• Better layout on foldable screens

### 1.1 — 2026-10-23

What's new in AetherClash 1.1

• Play a friend: challenge anyone with an invite link or code and play turn-based through Game Center.
• Rematch and turn replay: watch your opponent's last turn, then run it back.
• Achievements and leaderboards in Game Center.
• Taunts: send a preset taunt and your units act it out.
• Enemy range preview: see where enemy units can reach before you move.
• Match menu with forfeit and quit, plus a new Options screen.
• New tutorial: a short guided first match. Replay it any time from the main menu.
• Crumbling crystals: once your deck runs out, your crystals crumble each turn.
• Balance tweaks, iPhone Duo layouts, bug fixes and polish.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-21

No release notes.

## Related topics

[aetherly](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aetherly)

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