# Storm Boy vs Elderand

The clearest difference is rating: Elderand at 4.2 against Storm Boy's 2.9. Elderand also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 41%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Storm Boy's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Storm Boy costs $2.99 and Elderand $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Elderand holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Storm Boy's written reviews are positive against 74% of Elderand's.

Storm Boy ships an update every 2 weeks, Elderand weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Boy | Elderand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-boy/id1394910958/reviews) | **[4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderand/id6446288146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 503 MB | 818 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blowfish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446874849) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-boy/id1394910958)

Experience a classic children's story through interactive gameplay. Control a boy and his pet pelican in a retelling of a beloved novel, engaging in various seaside activities and mini-games.

**Highlights:** Interactive story retelling, Control Storm Boy and Mr. Percival, Rescue stranded sailors, Sand drawing mini-game, Sailing mini-game, Cockle hunting mini-game, Pelican feeding mini-game

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Storm Boy free?

Storm Boy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elderand free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Storm Boy or Elderand?

Elderand is rated higher. Storm Boy averages 2.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Elderand averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.

### Do Storm Boy or Elderand have ads?

Neither Storm Boy nor Elderand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Boy or Elderand?

Storm Boy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Elderand weekly. Most recently, Storm Boy was updated on October 19, 2026 and Elderand on October 19, 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.*