# Pattern Play Story vs Eldermyth

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pattern Play Story at none against Eldermyth's 3. Pattern Play Story also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Eldermyth's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (89% vs 75%). On rating, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Pattern Play Story costs $1.99 and Eldermyth $2.99 up front. Eldermyth sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pattern Play Story asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Pattern Play Story against 4.4 for Eldermyth. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldermyth has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Pattern Play Story's written reviews are positive against 89% of Eldermyth's.

Pattern Play Story ships an update every 3 weeks, Eldermyth every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattern Play Story | Eldermyth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-play-story/id6446281195/reviews) | **[4.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldermyth/id6743443107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 19 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [John Sturt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089097833) | [KIERAN HARTNETT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801578555) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattern Play Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-play-story/id6446281195)

A match-3 puzzle game where players clear lines to advance through levels. Maintain a high time bonus to avoid game over. Enjoy limitless, offline gameplay with full voiceover compatibility.

**Highlights:** Match-3 gameplay, Level-based progression, Time bonus mechanics, Limitless gameplay, Offline play, Voiceover compatible

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eldermyth

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

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Puzzle, #194 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

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 Pattern Play Story free?

Pattern Play Story costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eldermyth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pattern Play Story or Eldermyth?

Eldermyth is rated higher. Pattern Play Story averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Eldermyth averages 4.4 from 20 ratings.

### Do Pattern Play Story or Eldermyth have ads?

Neither Pattern Play Story nor Eldermyth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pattern Play Story or Eldermyth?

Pattern Play Story ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eldermyth every 6 days. Most recently, Pattern Play Story was updated on September 27, 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.*