# Beyond the Chiron Gate vs Rogue Keys

The clearest difference is price: Rogue Keys at $2.99 against Beyond the Chiron Gate's $9.99. Rogue Keys also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Beyond the Chiron Gate's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Beyond the Chiron Gate costs $9.99 and Rogue Keys $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Rogue Keys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beyond the Chiron Gate has 68 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Beyond the Chiron Gate ships an update every 5 months, Rogue Keys monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beyond the Chiron Gate | Rogue Keys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-the-chiron-gate/id1624155440/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-keys/id6747439256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | #194 |
| Size | 93 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| 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:** #188 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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive narrative and storytelling
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay loop
- 💡 Well-written and descriptive text
- ❤️ High replayability
- ✨ Compares favorably to Seedship

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pricey for a mobile game
- 🔄 Repetitive events and scenarios
- 📉 Unbalanced difficulty and RNG
- 😥 Focus on crew injury/death can be discouraging
- 🧩 Game feels unfinished to some

**Reported bugs**

- VoiceOver clicks on links, ending the game
- Music turns off when app is put in background
- Bug where actions are chosen without consent after picking 'continue'
- Music volume adjustment control is good, but background play is desired

**Requested features**

- Add more event types or variations
- Improve interface and touch controls
- Add a back button
- Allow music to play in the background
- Increase effectiveness of medic crew members


### Rogue Keys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-keys/id6747439256)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A turn-based tactical puzzle game on a 5x5 grid where players manage limited turns and unlock powerful keyboard-key-themed Glyphs.  Each run offers unique challenges with procedurally generated boards and randomized abilities.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical grid gameplay, Keyboard key-themed abilities, Unlockable Glyphs with game-changing effects, High score chasing with global leaderboards, Procedurally generated boards for replayability, Multi-run progression and seeded runs, Voiceover accessibility support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beyond the Chiron Gate free?

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

### Is Rogue Keys free?

Rogue Keys costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Rogue Keys is rated higher. Beyond the Chiron Gate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Rogue Keys averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Beyond the Chiron Gate or Rogue Keys have ads?

Neither Beyond the Chiron Gate nor Rogue Keys shows ads.

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

Beyond the Chiron Gate ships an update every 5 months, and Rogue Keys monthly. Most recently, Beyond the Chiron Gate was updated on November 7, 2026 and Rogue Keys on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Beyond the Chiron Gate or Rogue Keys?

Beyond the Chiron Gate currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and Rogue Keys at #194. 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.*