# Amerzone vs Bastion

The clearest difference is rating: Bastion at 4.6 against Amerzone's 2.7. Bastion also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 22 months). Amerzone's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amerzone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bastion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bastion holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bastion has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Amerzone's written reviews are positive against 59% of Bastion's.

Amerzone ships an update every 22 months, Bastion every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amerzone | Bastion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amerzone-the-explorers-legacy-universal/id594810185/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bastion/id1467063160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **59.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 649 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Microids](https://appshunter.io/developer/433861351) | [Supergiant Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/542504796) |

## What reviewers say

### Amerzone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amerzone-the-explorers-legacy-universal/id594810185)

Embark on a captivating point-and-click adventure to solve the mystery of the legendary white birds. Explore enchanting landscapes and decipher clues left by an explorer to uncover a long-lost secret.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click gameplay, 360° vision technology, High-definition graphics, Numerous enigmas, Multi-language support, Original author of Syberia

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


### Bastion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bastion/id1467063160)

Explore a beautifully hand-painted world shattered by catastrophe. Wield upgradeable weapons in action-packed combat, with a reactive narrator guiding you through a deep story. Unlock new challenges and continue your adventure in New Game Plus mode.

**Highlights:** Hand-painted artwork, Original music score, Reactive narration, Intuitive touch controls, Upgradeable weapons, New Game Plus mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bastion - Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay and story
- 👍 Captivating narration and soundtrack
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and visuals
- 💰 Worth the one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and performance issues
- 🔁 Forced to repurchase after previous purchase
- 🎮 Subpar controller support
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchase not unlocking full game
- Inability to restore previous purchases
- Frequent frame rate drops and stuttering

**Requested features**

- Ability to remap controls
- Option to disable on-screen controls when using controller
- Improved save system and auto-save functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amerzone free?

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

### Is Bastion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amerzone or Bastion?

Bastion is rated higher. Amerzone averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bastion averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Amerzone or Bastion have ads?

Neither Amerzone nor Bastion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amerzone or Bastion?

Amerzone ships an update every 22 months, and Bastion every 3 months. Most recently, Amerzone was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bastion on November 3, 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.*