# AERTHLINGS vs Tavern Tale

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AERTHLINGS at 75% against Tavern Tale's 35%. AERTHLINGS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (934 vs 218). Tavern Tale's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AERTHLINGS sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Tavern Tale sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AERTHLINGS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 934 and 218 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of AERTHLINGS's written reviews are positive against 35% of Tavern Tale's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AERTHLINGS | Tavern Tale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (934 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerthlings/id6449201808/reviews)** | [4.3 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tavern-tale/id6453690579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **934** | 218 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 35.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 366 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Modern Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661373515) | [ChillyRoom Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341619086) |

## What reviewers say

### AERTHLINGS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerthlings/id6449201808)

Embark on an adventure to rebuild a shattered planet by collecting, trading, and evolving unique creatures. Explore diverse biomes, craft gear, and defend against mischievous invaders to rescue stranded heroes and restore their home.

**Highlights:** Collect and trade NFC-enabled figurines, Evolve creatures with unique abilities, Explore and survive diverse biomes, Craft gear and build tools, Defend against mischievous invaders, Engaging storyline of planet restoration

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of ÆMETHYSTS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of ÆMETHYSTS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of ÆMETHYSTS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of ÆMETHYSTS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of ÆMETHYSTS | $49.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of ÆMETHYSTS | $99.99 | one-time |


### Tavern Tale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tavern-tale/id6453690579)

Embark on a dark fantasy roguelike adventure in a world sealed within a mysterious cube. Recruit over 30 unique heroes, each with their own magic and growth paths, to build your dream squad. Explore shifting dungeons, uncover hidden stories, and break the witch's spell.

**Highlights:** Dark fantasy roguelike adventure, Collect and build 30+ unique heroes, Deep RPG progression and spell system, Shifting cube world with surprises, Cozy tavern hub and fantasy story, Casual growth with strategic depth

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purple Gems*60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| S. Sprint Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Petite Starwish | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purple Gems*300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| M. Sprint Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Grande Starwish | $8.99 | one-time |
| L. Sprint Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Purple Gems*980 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Purple Gems*1980 | $26.99 | one-time |
| Purple Gems*3280 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Purple Gems*6480 | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AERTHLINGS free?

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

### Is Tavern Tale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AERTHLINGS or Tavern Tale?

AERTHLINGS is rated higher. AERTHLINGS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 934 ratings, while Tavern Tale averages 4.3 from 218 ratings.

### Do AERTHLINGS or Tavern Tale have ads?

Both AERTHLINGS and Tavern Tale show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AERTHLINGS or Tavern Tale?

AERTHLINGS ships an update every 10 days, and Tavern Tale every 10 days. Most recently, AERTHLINGS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tavern Tale on October 24, 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.*