# Ravensword vs Elderand

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elderand at none against Ravensword's 7. Elderand also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 59%). Ravensword's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked) and ratings volume (218 vs 36). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Ravensword costs $6.99 and Elderand $6.99 up front. Ravensword sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Elderand asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Ravensword against 4.2 for Elderand. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ravensword has 218 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Ravensword's written reviews are positive against 74% of Elderand's.

Ravensword ships an update every 10 months, Elderand weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ravensword | Elderand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravensword-shadowlands/id566839331/reviews) | **[4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderand/id6446288146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 829 MB | 818 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Ravensword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravensword-shadowlands/id566839331)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure in a vast, richly detailed 3D world. Gather powerful weapons, collect items, enhance your skills, and unravel the mysteries of a kingdom through a deep storyline. Engage in reflex-based combat, explore diverse environments, and make choices that impact your journey.

**Highlights:** Enormous 3D world to explore, First/Third Person camera switching, Hundreds of items and loot, Reflex and precision combat, Various weapon types, Flying and ground mounts, Decision-based quests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Potion of Experience | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Talent Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Restoration Potion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Experience Potion Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Gem Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
- 🔒 Immersive open-world experience
- 👍 Engaging story and quests
- 💡 Potential for Skyrim-like experience on mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues on older devices
- 👎 Short main story and limited content
- 🕹️ Subpar controls and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when reading books/scrolls
- Glitches with key items and progression
- Compatibility issues on older iOS devices
- Inventory and UI bugs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More character customization options
- Expanded open world and quest content
- Improved performance optimization
- Controller support


### Elderand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderand/id6446288146)

Embark on a brutal, skill-based action platformer in a Lovecraftian world. Wield diverse weapons and customize your character with RPG elements to battle terrifying creatures and explore a dark, hand-drawn pixel environment. Collect loot to upgrade your arsenal and uncover the land's secrets.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Metroidvania exploration, Lovecraftian horror themes, RPG character customization, Diverse weapon arsenal, Hand-drawn pixel art, Loot collection and crafting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ravensword free?

Ravensword costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Elderand free?

Elderand costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ravensword or Elderand?

Elderand is rated higher. Ravensword averages 4.1 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Elderand averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.

### Do Ravensword or Elderand have ads?

Neither Ravensword nor Elderand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ravensword or Elderand?

Ravensword ships an update every 10 months, and Elderand weekly. Most recently, Ravensword was updated on September 30, 2026 and Elderand on October 1, 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.*