# Void Tyrant vs Pawnbarian

The clearest difference is ads: Pawnbarian at none against Void Tyrant's shown. Pawnbarian also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Void Tyrant's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (10K vs 353). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Void Tyrant sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Pawnbarian sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Void Tyrant holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Void Tyrant has 10K ratings behind it against 353, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Void Tyrant's written reviews are positive against 83% of Pawnbarian's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Void Tyrant ships an update every 5 weeks, Pawnbarian every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Void Tyrant | Pawnbarian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/void-tyrant/id1385870381/reviews)** | [4.2 (353 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawnbarian/id1510583444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 353 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **83.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 751 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Armor Games Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692616430) | [Jan Wojtecki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510583443) |

## What reviewers say

### Void Tyrant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/void-tyrant/id1385870381)

Embark on a single-player galactic adventure where you build a powerful deck of cards to battle aliens and overcome challenges. With strategic deck-building and blackjack-inspired combat, explore diverse planets, upgrade your abilities, and uncover ancient artifacts. Reclaim the Eyes of Chronos through cunning and a touch of luck.

**Highlights:** Strategic deck building, Card-based combat, Four unique classes, Town upgrades for new powers, Blueprint collection and ship crafting, Powerful artifact discovery

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Warp Rift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cloning Device | $0.99 | one-time |
| Assassin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spirit Of Life | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spirit Of Secrets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spirit Of Fortune | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique card mechanics
- 🤑 Fair monetization
- 💎 Addictive and challenging
- 🎨 Charming art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🎬 Intrusive ads
- 🤖 Unbalanced enemy AI
- 🔁 Repetitive content
- 🕰️ Slow progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when using Power Surge
- Progress reset after defeating final boss
- Inconsistent rewards from chests

**Requested features**

- More planets, enemies, and bosses
- Additional playable classes
- Ability to remove unwanted cards
- Improved late-game content
- Customizable deck building


### Pawnbarian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawnbarian/id1510583444)

Engage in a turn-based puzzle roguelike inspired by chess. Use a deck of chess pieces to battle monsters on a small dungeon board, strategically outmaneuvering enemies. Enjoy quick, challenging sessions with emergent tactical situations and character progression.

**Highlights:** Deck of chess pieces for combat, Chess mechanics for gameplay, Turn-based tactical situations, Card upgrades with treasure, Quick 15-30 minute runs, Infinite post-run Gauntlet, Multiple characters and dungeons

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Unique chess-like mechanics
- 🎨 Excellent art style
- 🔊 Impressive sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full game
- 🕹️ Steep learning curve
- 🐛 Inconsistent enemy behavior
- 🕰️ Limited content in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected attacks during player turns
- Glitches with Apple Pencil input

**Requested features**

- More levels and dungeons
- Additional character classes
- Difficulty settings
- Achievements/progression system
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Void Tyrant free?

Void Tyrant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pawnbarian free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Void Tyrant or Pawnbarian?

Void Tyrant is rated higher. Void Tyrant averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Pawnbarian averages 4.2 from 353 ratings.

### Do Void Tyrant or Pawnbarian have ads?

Void Tyrant shows ads; Pawnbarian does not.

### Which is updated more often, Void Tyrant or Pawnbarian?

Void Tyrant ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pawnbarian every 6 weeks. Most recently, Void Tyrant was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pawnbarian on October 21, 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.*