# Cthulhu Realms vs Authority Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Authority Counter at 100% against Cthulhu Realms's 38%. Authority Counter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Cthulhu Realms's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cthulhu Realms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Authority Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authority Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cthulhu Realms has 64 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Cthulhu Realms's written reviews are positive against 100% of Authority Counter's.

Cthulhu Realms ships an update every 5 weeks, Authority Counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cthulhu Realms | Authority Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cthulhu-realms/id1035256452/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authority-counter/id6480306800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 206 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [White Wizard Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/893447128) | [Vladislav Antonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496500062) |

## What reviewers say

### Cthulhu Realms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cthulhu-realms/id1035256452)

This digital card game challenges players to drive opponents insane or maintain more sanity than them by the end of the deck. It features comical art and strategic deck-building mechanics, offering a free-to-play experience with an optional upgrade for expanded features and online play.

**Highlights:** Deck-building mechanics, Sanity-based win conditions, Comical horror art, AI opponent, Campaign missions, Online multiplayer, Pass and Play mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Main Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Humorous storyline
- 👍 Cool art
- 👍 Good digital version
- 👍 Enjoyable card game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Confusing game
- 😞 Not fullscreen on iPad
- 😞 Not ported to iPhone well
- 😞 In-app purchase not on all devices
- 😞 Extremely complicated

**Reported bugs**

- Not fullscreen on iPad 10
- Words cutoff on Face ID iPhones
- Cannot login
- No way to contact support
- In-app purchase says available on all devices but not so

**Requested features**

- More campaign content
- More levels
- Rank ladders for online play
- Fix current stats
- Turn off background movement


### Authority Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authority-counter/id6480306800)

Track scores for the board game Star Empires with this convenient app. It supports up to four players, offers customizable flag colors for easy identification, and allows for point rotation for shared play. Adjust the starting authority value and enjoy a space-themed background.

**Highlights:** Up to four player support, Customizable flag colors, Point rotation for shared play, Adjustable starting authority, Apple Watch app, Space background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cthulhu Realms free?

Cthulhu Realms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authority Counter free?

Authority Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cthulhu Realms or Authority Counter?

Authority Counter is rated higher. Cthulhu Realms averages 3.2 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Authority Counter averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Cthulhu Realms or Authority Counter have ads?

Neither Cthulhu Realms nor Authority Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cthulhu Realms or Authority Counter?

Cthulhu Realms ships an update every 5 weeks, and Authority Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cthulhu Realms was updated on November 4, 2026 and Authority Counter on October 30, 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.*