# AERTHLINGS vs Guildmaker Tycoon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AERTHLINGS at 75% against Guildmaker Tycoon's 0%. AERTHLINGS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (876 vs 12). 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 Guildmaker Tycoon sells 22 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AERTHLINGS has 876 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of AERTHLINGS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Guildmaker Tycoon's.

AERTHLINGS ships an update every 10 days, Guildmaker Tycoon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AERTHLINGS | Guildmaker Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (876 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerthlings/id6449201808/reviews)** | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guildmaker-tycoon-idle-games/id6550910665/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **876** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 364 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modern Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661373515) | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) |

## 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 |


### Guildmaker Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guildmaker-tycoon-idle-games/id6550910665)

Build and manage a thriving medieval guild in this idle tycoon RPG. Tap to earn resources, develop enterprises, and lead heroes in autobattles to grow your business empire.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Build and manage a guild, Hero management and autobattles, Business empire simulation, Medieval fantasy world, Strategy and planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 280 crystals 6 days | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals 1 | $1.19 | one-time |
| Building Queue 3 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Building Queue 5 6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystals 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Speed up х6 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Guild Starter Kit | $5.49 | one-time |
| Guild leader set | $5.99 | one-time |
| Golden Raid | $5.99 | one-time |
| 4000 crystals 2 days | $6.69 | one-time |
| Golden Squad | $7.99 | one-time |
| Advanced pass DH | $9.99 | one-time |
| Time Is Money | $9.99 | one-time |
| Building Queue Infinity | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystals 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Financial aid | $12.99 | one-time |
| 4000 crystals 7 days | $13.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $15.49 | one-time |
| Scroll of Enemy Soul | $23.99 | one-time |
| Scroll of Monster Stone | $23.99 | one-time |
| Frost King Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AERTHLINGS free?

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

### Is Guildmaker Tycoon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AERTHLINGS or Guildmaker Tycoon?

AERTHLINGS is rated higher. AERTHLINGS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 876 ratings, while Guildmaker Tycoon averages 3.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do AERTHLINGS or Guildmaker Tycoon have ads?

Both AERTHLINGS and Guildmaker Tycoon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AERTHLINGS or Guildmaker Tycoon?

AERTHLINGS ships an update every 10 days, and Guildmaker Tycoon every 3 weeks. Most recently, AERTHLINGS was updated on September 26, 2026 and Guildmaker Tycoon on August 13, 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.*