# Beyond the Chiron Gate vs Eldermyth

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beyond the Chiron Gate at none against Eldermyth's 3. Beyond the Chiron Gate also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). Eldermyth's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Beyond the Chiron Gate costs $9.99 and Eldermyth $2.99 up front. Eldermyth sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Beyond the Chiron Gate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beyond the Chiron Gate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 20 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Beyond the Chiron Gate's written reviews are positive against 89% of Eldermyth's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Beyond the Chiron Gate ships an update every 5 months, Eldermyth every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beyond the Chiron Gate | Eldermyth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-the-chiron-gate/id1624155440/reviews)** | [4.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldermyth/id6743443107/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Space Goblin Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340497639) | [KIERAN HARTNETT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801578555) |

## What reviewers say

### Beyond the Chiron Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-the-chiron-gate/id1624155440)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a text-based space exploration adventure. Discover alien worlds, manage your crew, and upgrade your ship to uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations. Your mission is to gather data and reach the home system of the mysterious Gatebuilders.

**Highlights:** Text-based space exploration, Discover exotic planets, Manage a space crew, Upgrade ship technology, Gather data, Uncover ancient civilizations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eldermyth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldermyth/id6743443107)

Guide mythical beasts to defend indigenous villagers and their land from foreign invaders. Utilize unique powers, land types, and weather cycles in this turn-based roguelike to achieve high scores. Discover hidden mechanics or use the in-built guide for immediate knowledge.

**Highlights:** Turn-based roguelike gameplay, Play as 6 unique beasts or custom Amalgam, Strategic risk/reward decisions, Interact with 5 land types, Procedurally generated game boards, Dynamic weather cycles, Voiceover accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beyond the Chiron Gate free?

Beyond the Chiron Gate costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eldermyth free?

Eldermyth costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beyond the Chiron Gate or Eldermyth?

Beyond the Chiron Gate is rated higher. Beyond the Chiron Gate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Eldermyth averages 4.4 from 20 ratings.

### Do Beyond the Chiron Gate or Eldermyth have ads?

Neither Beyond the Chiron Gate nor Eldermyth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beyond the Chiron Gate or Eldermyth?

Beyond the Chiron Gate ships an update every 5 months, and Eldermyth every 6 days. Most recently, Beyond the Chiron Gate was updated on October 21, 2026 and Eldermyth on October 8, 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.*