# Jungle Boy vs Elderand

The clearest difference is rating: Jungle Boy at 5.0 against Elderand's 4.2. Jungle Boy also leads on price ($2.99 vs $6.99). Elderand's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Jungle Boy costs $2.99 and Elderand $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Jungle Boy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elderand has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jungle Boy ships an update every 3 weeks, Elderand weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jungle Boy | Elderand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jungle-boy-adventure/id6443837372/reviews)** | [4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderand/id6446288146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 9 MB | 818 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Richard Hughes](https://appshunter.io/developer/320954795) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Jungle Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jungle-boy-adventure/id6443837372)

Embark on a retro-style side-scrolling adventure. Navigate challenging levels by running, jumping, and collecting food while avoiding enemies and obstacles. Master precise movements to survive the jungle.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling gameplay, 2D retro graphics, Enemy avoidance, Food collection, Platforming challenges, Obstacle navigation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 🗺️ Deep lore and world-building
- 🎵 Amazing music and audio
- ⚔️ Challenging yet approachable combat
- 🎮 Excellent controller support (mostly)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Controls can be buggy and unresponsive
- 🐛 Dash function sometimes not working
- 🐛 Game freezes intermittently
- 🐛 Bosses getting stuck in animations

**Reported bugs**

- Permanent crashes
- Character spawning underneath level
- R button for subweapon not working on Steelseries Nimbus
- Dash function not working
- Game freezing for a moment

**Requested features**

- Full controller remapping for bindings
- Multiplayer PvP 'Invasions' system
- Cloud saves (iCloud)
- Adjustable button layout and size
- Ability to track materials acquired


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jungle Boy free?

Jungle Boy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elderand free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jungle Boy or Elderand?

Jungle Boy is rated higher. Jungle Boy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Elderand averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.

### Do Jungle Boy or Elderand have ads?

Neither Jungle Boy nor Elderand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jungle Boy or Elderand?

Jungle Boy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elderand weekly. Most recently, Jungle Boy was updated on October 19, 2026 and Elderand on October 19, 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.*