# Kingdom Eighties vs Potion Permit

Kingdom Eighties and Potion Permit both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Kingdom Eighties's written reviews are positive against 40% of Potion Permit's. Kingdom Eighties also leads on price ($4.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Potion Permit's advantage is ratings volume (552 vs 59) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Kingdom Eighties costs $4.99 and Potion Permit $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Kingdom Eighties against 4.5 for Potion Permit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potion Permit has 552 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Kingdom Eighties's written reviews are positive against 40% of Potion Permit's.

Kingdom Eighties ships an update monthly, Potion Permit every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kingdom Eighties | Potion Permit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-eighties/id1616652599/reviews) | **[4.5 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-permit/id6450713964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **552** |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 477 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Raw Fury](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118513353) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Kingdom Eighties

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-eighties/id1616652599)

A singleplayer micro-strategy and base-building adventure set in the 1980s. Defend your town from mysterious creatures by recruiting, building defenses, and exploring to unlock upgrades. A new chapter in a beloved series for both veterans and newcomers.

**Highlights:** Micro-strategy gameplay, Base building and expansion, Recruit and assign roles, Resource management, Exploration and upgrades, Handcrafted pixel art, Synthwave soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and atmosphere
- 💡 Innovative mechanics (microcontrol, programmable towers)
- 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay loop
- 🎮 Nostalgic 80s theme well-executed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Shorter than previous installments
- 🤔 Simplified mechanics compared to predecessors
- 🐢 Slower coin spending animation
- 🕹️ Controls can be clunky or unresponsive
- 📉 Less strategic depth than older games

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during cutscenes
- Game crashes frequently
- Save data issues (cannot save progress)
- Game crashes before specific levels
- Blank screen on launch

**Requested features**

- More levels/content
- DLCs for more gameplay
- Ability to skip cutscenes on repeat playthroughs
- More challenging difficulty options
- Sequel or 90s version


### Potion Permit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-permit/id6450713964)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Step into the role of a chemist tasked with healing a town that distrusts modern medicine. Diagnose illnesses, gather ingredients, and brew potions to cure the townsfolk. Build relationships, upgrade the town, and live the life of an apothecary in a charming, colorful world.

**Highlights:** Diagnose and cure illnesses, Gather ingredients and brew potions, Upgrade buildings and expand areas, Build relationships with townsfolk, Find love with a sweetheart, Team up with a loyal dog

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great atmosphere and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎨 Enjoyable story and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 UI/UX problems on mobile devices
- ⏱️ Lack of frequent autosave

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit certain menus
- Fishing mini-game not functioning properly
- Potion quests not triggering correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for player character
- Implement a manual save feature
- Improve performance and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kingdom Eighties free?

Kingdom Eighties costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Potion Permit free?

Potion Permit costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kingdom Eighties or Potion Permit?

Potion Permit is rated higher. Kingdom Eighties averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Potion Permit averages 4.5 from 552 ratings.

### Do Kingdom Eighties or Potion Permit have ads?

Neither Kingdom Eighties nor Potion Permit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kingdom Eighties or Potion Permit?

Kingdom Eighties ships an update monthly, and Potion Permit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kingdom Eighties was updated on October 30, 2026 and Potion Permit on October 30, 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.*