# Huntdown vs Elderand

The clearest difference is rating: Huntdown at 4.9 against Elderand's 4.2. Huntdown also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 36) and review sentiment (87% vs 74%). Elderand's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Huntdown costs $6.99 and Elderand $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Huntdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Huntdown has 1.7K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Huntdown's written reviews are positive against 74% of Elderand's.

Huntdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Elderand weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Huntdown | Elderand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntdown/id1198183067/reviews)** | [4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderand/id6446288146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 712 MB | 818 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Coffee Stain Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198183066) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Huntdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntdown/id1198183067)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a retro action-adventure as a bounty hunter cleaning up a crime-ridden city. Utilize unique weapons and strategic combat across 20 levels, battling gangs and bosses in stunning 16-bit pixel art. Experience the full console and PC gameplay optimized for mobile.

**Highlights:** Action platformer gameplay, Retro 16-bit pixel art, Multiple bounty hunters with unique weapons, 20 levels with unique bosses, Fast-paced strategic combat, Console/PC experience optimized for mobile

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Awesome retro style
- 🎮 Smooth controls
- 🎶 Fantastic soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🤯 Very difficult even on easy mode
- 💰 Paid full version required

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using VPN
- Black screen on launch

**Requested features**

- Co-op multiplayer
- More levels and content
- Controller support
- Difficulty adjustments
- Save progress after boss fights


### Elderand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderand/id6446288146)

Embark on a brutal, skill-based action platformer in a Lovecraftian world. Wield diverse weapons and customize your character with RPG elements to battle terrifying creatures and explore a dark, hand-drawn pixel environment. Collect loot to upgrade your arsenal and uncover the land's secrets.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Metroidvania exploration, Lovecraftian horror themes, RPG character customization, Diverse weapon arsenal, Hand-drawn pixel art, Loot collection and crafting

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 🗺️ Deep lore and world-building
- 🎵 Amazing music and audio
- ⚔️ Challenging yet approachable combat
- 🎮 Excellent controller support (mostly)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Controls can be buggy and unresponsive
- 🐛 Dash function sometimes not working
- 🐛 Game freezes intermittently
- 🐛 Bosses getting stuck in animations

**Reported bugs**

- Permanent crashes
- Character spawning underneath level
- R button for subweapon not working on Steelseries Nimbus
- Dash function not working
- Game freezing for a moment

**Requested features**

- Full controller remapping for bindings
- Multiplayer PvP 'Invasions' system
- Cloud saves (iCloud)
- Adjustable button layout and size
- Ability to track materials acquired


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Huntdown free?

Huntdown costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elderand free?

Elderand costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Huntdown or Elderand?

Huntdown is rated higher. Huntdown averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Elderand averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.

### Do Huntdown or Elderand have ads?

Neither Huntdown nor Elderand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Huntdown or Elderand?

Huntdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elderand weekly. Most recently, Huntdown was updated on October 12, 2026 and Elderand on October 9, 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.*