# Viking Trickshot vs Elderand

The clearest difference is price: Viking Trickshot at Free against Elderand's $6.99. Elderand's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Viking Trickshot is free to download; Elderand costs $6.99 up front. Viking Trickshot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Elderand asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elderand holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elderand has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Viking Trickshot's written reviews are positive against 74% of Elderand's.

Viking Trickshot ships an update monthly, Elderand weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viking Trickshot | Elderand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-trickshot/id1454756424/reviews) | **[4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderand/id6446288146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 213 MB | 818 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Doodad Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447593681) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Viking Trickshot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-trickshot/id1454756424)

Master a tricky throwing physics challenge in a Viking-themed world. Compete against friends or collect achievements across over 100 levels. Unlock new characters, worlds, and batons with unique mechanics.

**Highlights:** Physics-based throwing mechanics, 1 and 2 player modes (local & online), Over 100 levels, Unlockable characters and worlds, Collectible achievements, Multiple baton types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | Free | one-time |


### 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 Viking Trickshot free?

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

### Is Elderand free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Viking Trickshot or Elderand?

Elderand is rated higher. Viking Trickshot averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Elderand averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.

### Do Viking Trickshot or Elderand have ads?

Neither Viking Trickshot nor Elderand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Viking Trickshot or Elderand?

Viking Trickshot ships an update monthly, and Elderand weekly. Most recently, Viking Trickshot was updated on October 7, 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.*