# The Witcher Tales vs Aether Chronicles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aether Chronicles at 100% against The Witcher Tales's 34%. Aether Chronicles also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). The Witcher Tales's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Witcher Tales sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aether Chronicles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aether Chronicles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Witcher Tales has 112 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of The Witcher Tales's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aether Chronicles's.

The Witcher Tales ships an update every 3 months, Aether Chronicles daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Witcher Tales | Aether Chronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-witcher-tales/id1564265387/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-chronicles/id6790636418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 811 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.3 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CD PROJEKT RED S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/509542878) | [Dustin Sinclair](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790636420) |

## What reviewers say

### The Witcher Tales

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-witcher-tales/id1564265387)

Embark on a single-player campaign set in The Witcher universe. Make choices that shape the story and lead a war-veteran queen on a dark journey of destruction and revenge. Experience a few hours of gameplay for free, with an option to upgrade for the full adventure.

**Highlights:** Single-player campaign, Choice-driven narrative, Rich characters, Monster-infested world, War-veteran queen protagonist, Story shaping

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Every Chapter Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great story and characters
- 👍 Enjoyable card gameplay
- 👍 Worth the price (for some)
- 👍 Good port of PC version
- 👍 Masterful storytelling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Requires internet connection
- 👎 Loss of previously purchased content
- 👎 Forced to repurchase game
- 👎 Game breaking bugs
- 👎 Unbalanced gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot play without internet
- Loss of purchased content after transition
- Forced to buy again
- Game breaking bugs in gameplay
- Unbalanced AI/gameplay

**Requested features**

- Offline playability
- Controller support
- Restore purchase option for previous buyers
- Fix Gwent reward synchronization
- Improve Gwent deck variety


### Aether Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-chronicles/id6790636418)

Engage in fast-paced, tactical battles in this dark fantasy collectible card game. Summon creatures, cast spells, and strategize to defeat your opponents. Explore a story campaign, collect over 1,000 unique cards, and compete in ranked PvP or co-op dungeons.

**Highlights:** Tactical card battles, Story campaign mode, Collect over 1,000 cards, Deck building, Ranked PvP duels, Co-op dungeon delves

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aether Shard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dragon's Hoard | $34.99 | one-time |
| Aetherwell Vault | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Witcher Tales free?

The Witcher Tales is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aether Chronicles free?

Aether Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Witcher Tales or Aether Chronicles?

Aether Chronicles is rated higher. The Witcher Tales averages 3.3 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Aether Chronicles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Witcher Tales or Aether Chronicles have ads?

The Witcher Tales shows ads; Aether Chronicles does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Witcher Tales or Aether Chronicles?

The Witcher Tales ships an update every 3 months, and Aether Chronicles daily. Most recently, The Witcher Tales was updated on October 27, 2026 and Aether Chronicles 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.*