# Aeon's End vs Cartographers

The clearest difference is rating: Aeon's End at 4.2 against Cartographers's 3.3. Aeon's End also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (13.7 vs 16.0). Cartographers's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $12.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Aeon's End costs $12.99 and Cartographers $3.99 up front. Aeon's End sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Cartographers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aeon's End holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 113 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Aeon's End's written reviews are positive against 36% of Cartographers's.

Aeon's End ships an update every 2 months, Cartographers every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aeon's End | Cartographers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeons-end/id1476090287/reviews)** | [3.3 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographers/id1515991485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 36.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | #164 |
| Size | 413 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.7** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Handelabra Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371135968) | [BrettspielWelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) |

## What reviewers say

### Aeon's End

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeons-end/id1476090287)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Card, #70 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a cooperative deck-building game where mages defend the last city against a relentless onslaught. Utilize unique mechanics like randomized turn order and no deck shuffling to strategize your way to victory. Protect Gravehold from the Nameless and ensure humanity's survival.

**Highlights:** Cooperative deck-building, Randomized turn order, No deck shuffling, Multiple win/loss conditions, Unique breach mages, Varied Nemesis opponents

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Promo Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Nameless | $2.49 | one-time |
| The Depths | $2.49 | one-time |
| The New Age | $4.95 | one-time |


### Cartographers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartographers/id1515991485)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Become a royal cartographer tasked with mapping newly reclaimed lands for the Kingdom of Nalos. Fulfill royal edicts, strategically draw your territory, and outmaneuver rival outposts to gain the most reputation. Experience this tactical flip & write game digitally with multiple modes and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Map reclaimed northern lands, Fulfill royal edicts, Outmaneuver rival outposts, Tactical flip & write gameplay, Multiple game modes, Global weekly highscorelists, Collect achievements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cartographers Heroes | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful adaptation of the board game
- 🚀 Great solo experience
- 💡 Helpful visual cues for gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🔋 Performance and battery drain problems
- 👎 Lacking key features like multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Incorrect tile placement and scoring
- Inconsistent save/resume functionality
- Registration and login problems

**Requested features**

- Add online/local multiplayer modes
- Implement undo/rollback functionality
- Improve tutorial and in-game help
- Add support for expansions and new maps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aeon's End free?

Aeon's End costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Cartographers free?

Cartographers costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Aeon's End or Cartographers?

Aeon's End is rated higher. Aeon's End averages 4.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Cartographers averages 3.3 from 113 ratings.

### Do Aeon's End or Cartographers have ads?

Neither Aeon's End nor Cartographers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aeon's End or Cartographers?

Aeon's End ships an update every 2 months, and Cartographers every 3 months. Most recently, Aeon's End was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cartographers on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Aeon's End or Cartographers?

Aeon's End currently peaks at #67 in the App Store charts, and Cartographers at #164. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*