# Elderand vs Dark Tap RPG

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elderand at none against Dark Tap RPG's 10. Elderand also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 6). Dark Tap RPG's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $6.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Elderand costs $6.99 and Dark Tap RPG $0.99 up front. Dark Tap RPG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Elderand asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Elderand against 4.2 for Dark Tap RPG. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elderand has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Elderand's written reviews are positive against 78% of Dark Tap RPG's.

Elderand ships an update weekly, Dark Tap RPG every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elderand | Dark Tap RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderand/id6446288146/reviews) | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-tap-rpg/id6479675720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 818 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Su Min Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261980025) |

## 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


### Dark Tap RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-tap-rpg/id6479675720)

Embark on a dark RPG adventure with simple one-touch controls. Unleash hidden powers, grow your hero infinitely, and master unique skills. Collect powerful equipment and challenge epic bosses.

**Highlights:** One-touch combat controls, Idle auto-targeting feature, Infinite hero growth system, Equipment synergy and enhancement, Challenging boss battles, Multiple combat tap positions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 x Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark Knight Equipment Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Target Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Shooter Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| DragonShooter Equipment Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Last Assassin Equipment Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Last Assassin Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| All in One Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dark Knight Awakening | $9.99 | one-time |
| x2 Game Speed | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elderand free?

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

### Is Dark Tap RPG free?

Dark Tap RPG costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Elderand or Dark Tap RPG?

Elderand and Dark Tap RPG are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 36 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Elderand or Dark Tap RPG have ads?

Neither Elderand nor Dark Tap RPG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elderand or Dark Tap RPG?

Elderand ships an update weekly, and Dark Tap RPG every 4 days. Most recently, Elderand was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dark Tap RPG on October 30, 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.*