# Aeon's End vs Unmatched

The clearest difference is price: Unmatched at $7.99 against Aeon's End's $12.99. Unmatched also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Aeon's End's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 51%) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Aeon's End costs $12.99 and Unmatched $7.99 up front. Aeon's End sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Unmatched sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aeon's End holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Aeon's End's written reviews are positive against 51% of Unmatched's.

Aeon's End ships an update every 2 months, Unmatched every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aeon's End | Unmatched |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$7.99** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeons-end/id1476090287/reviews)** | [4.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-digital-edition/id1573747138/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #104 | **#54** |
| Size | 413 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Handelabra Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371135968) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Aeon's End

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

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Paid · Card, #122 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 |


### Unmatched

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-digital-edition/id1573747138)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Paid · Board, #148 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in tactical card-driven battles between iconic characters from myth, history, and fiction. Command unique heroes and their sidekicks, utilizing distinct card decks and abilities to outmaneuver and defeat your opponents. Enjoy quick, strategic duels with deep replayability.

**Highlights:** Asymmetric hero abilities, Unique card decks per hero, Tactical maneuver and attack actions, Multiple AI difficulty levels, Online multiplayer (synchronous/asynchronous), Stunning artwork, In-game tutorial and rulebook

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map - Yukon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Soho | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Heorot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Baskerville Manor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Bigfoot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Dracula | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Invisible Man | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Jekyll & Hyde | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Robin Hood | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Sherlock Holmes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Little Red | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Beowulf | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Faithful digital adaptation of beloved board game
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 🎭 Unique character mechanics and gameplay depth
- ⚡ Smooth performance on iPad
- 🌐 Cross-platform play support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes during gameplay
- 🐛 Multiple game-breaking bugs affecting characters
- ❌ No local pass-and-play multiplayer mode
- 👥 Lack of active online player base
- 📝 Text too small to read comfortably

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during attacks and combat actions
- Game freezes between turns in online play
- Dracula character causes frequent crashes and loading loops
- Medusa's versatile attacks not working properly
- Alice frequently changes size incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Add local 2-player pass-and-play mode
- Release more character sets (Volume 2, Jurassic Park, Houdini & The Genie)
- Increase text size or add zoom feature for cards
- Add Russian language support
- Add Spanish language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aeon's End free?

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

### Is Unmatched free?

Unmatched costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Aeon's End is rated higher. Aeon's End averages 4.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Unmatched averages 4.0 from 93 ratings.

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

Neither Aeon's End nor Unmatched shows ads.

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

Aeon's End ships an update every 2 months, and Unmatched every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aeon's End was updated on September 24, 2026 and Unmatched on September 26, 2026.

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

Aeon's End currently peaks at #104 in the App Store charts, and Unmatched at #54. 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.*