# Elderand vs Deathblaze Action Platformer

The clearest difference is rating: Elderand at 4.2 against Deathblaze Action Platformer's 3.3. Elderand also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 33%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Deathblaze Action Platformer's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $6.99). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Elderand costs $6.99 and Deathblaze Action Platformer $1.99 up front. Deathblaze Action Platformer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Elderand asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elderand holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elderand has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Elderand's written reviews are positive against 33% of Deathblaze Action Platformer's.

Elderand ships an update weekly, Deathblaze Action Platformer every 19 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elderand | Deathblaze Action Platformer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderand/id6446288146/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathblaze-action-platformer/id6447208091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 818 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Mertcan Turan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680573078) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Deathblaze Action Platformer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathblaze-action-platformer/id6447208091)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this 2D pixel art action platformer. Master precise controls, fluid movement, and challenging boss fights. Upgrade your warrior and weapons to conquer hordes of enemies and save the abandoned lands.

**Highlights:** Precise touch controls, Fluid movement and smooth animation, Epic levels and tough boss fights, Warrior, sword, and armor upgrades, Four unique weapon play styles, Variety of enemies and creatures

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25000 GOLD | $1.99 | one-time |
| 70000 GOLD | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150000 GOLD. | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500000 GOLD | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elderand free?

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

### Is Deathblaze Action Platformer free?

Deathblaze Action Platformer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Elderand or Deathblaze Action Platformer?

Elderand is rated higher. Elderand averages 4.2 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Deathblaze Action Platformer averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Elderand or Deathblaze Action Platformer have ads?

Deathblaze Action Platformer shows ads; Elderand does not.

### Which is updated more often, Elderand or Deathblaze Action Platformer?

Elderand ships an update weekly, and Deathblaze Action Platformer every 19 months. Most recently, Elderand was updated on November 3, 2026 and Deathblaze Action Platformer 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.*