# Senet (AG) vs 8bit Survival

The clearest difference is rating: 8bit Survival at 5.0 against Senet (AG)'s 4.2. 8bit Survival also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Senet (AG)'s advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Senet (AG) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 8bit Survival asks for nothing beyond the download.

8bit Survival holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Senet (AG) has 116 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Senet (AG) ships an update fortnightly, 8bit Survival weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Senet (AG) | 8bit Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senet-ag/id1465573570/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bit-survival/id6758585793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 218 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sullivan Bousiniere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455653920) | [Winter Bagley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513642337) |

## What reviewers say

### Senet (AG)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senet-ag/id1465573570)

Explore and play historically significant board games brought to life with modern app design. Compete against AI, friends, or players worldwide, both online and offline. Enjoy collectible items and challenging rule variants.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, friends, and random players, Online and offline gameplay, Collectible game pieces and boards, Challenging rule variants, Cloud save across the collection, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ancient Artifact | $0.99 | one-time |
| AG+ Mortal Edition | $1.99 | one-time |
| AG Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems x 30 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Civilization DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skeletton Key | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| Senet Divine Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems x 75 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Forever | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 👍 Entertaining and enjoyable
- 👍 Good graphics and visuals
- 👍 Authentic feel to ancient game
- 👍 Developer is responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Rigged computer AI
- 🐛 Bugs in multiplayer/PvP
- 💸 Ads in paid game
- 🤔 Unpredictable AI behavior
- 🐌 Slow progression to new levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game rigged/cheats
- Cannot buy ads removed
- Functionality removed
- Ads cause app to freeze
- Computer AI makes illegal moves

**Requested features**

- Offline PvP
- One-device multiplayer
- Restore purchases button
- Tutorial
- Option to remove game-related paraphernalia


### 8bit Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bit-survival/id6758585793)

Engage in a retro-style shooter where you battle swarms of enemies and face bullet-hell boss fights. Choose your player and unleash a barrage of bullets to survive.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel art style, Player selection, Bullet shooting mechanics, Enemy horde survival, Bullet hell boss fights

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Senet (AG) free?

Senet (AG) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 8bit Survival free?

8bit Survival is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Senet (AG) or 8bit Survival?

8bit Survival is rated higher. Senet (AG) averages 4.2 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while 8bit Survival averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Senet (AG) or 8bit Survival have ads?

Senet (AG) shows ads; 8bit Survival does not.

### Which is updated more often, Senet (AG) or 8bit Survival?

Senet (AG) ships an update fortnightly, and 8bit Survival weekly. Most recently, Senet (AG) was updated on November 3, 2026 and 8bit Survival on October 31, 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.*