# AERTHLINGS vs MOCHI

AERTHLINGS and MOCHI both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of MOCHI's written reviews are positive against 75% of AERTHLINGS's. MOCHI also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AERTHLINGS sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and MOCHI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MOCHI holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 936 and 595 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of AERTHLINGS's written reviews are positive against 97% of MOCHI's.

AERTHLINGS ships an update every 10 days, MOCHI every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AERTHLINGS | MOCHI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (936 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerthlings/id6449201808/reviews) | **[4.9 (595 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mochi-o/id6670490274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **936** | 595 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **97.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 366 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Modern Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661373515) | [zxima.LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/714594983) |

## 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 |


### MOCHI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mochi-o/id6670490274)

Train a cute hamster weapon to defend your homeland from invading enemies. Aim, attack, and collect seeds dropped by defeated foes to gain skills and strengthen your defense. Unlock new weapons and increase your hamster's trust to protect the defense line.

**Highlights:** Handheld annihilation weapons, Defeat invading enemies, Gain skills from random choices, Strengthen MOCHI-O in battle, Unlock new weapons, Increase MOCHI-O's trust level

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP ham pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation(S) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Donation(M) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Donation(L) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AERTHLINGS free?

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

### Is MOCHI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AERTHLINGS or MOCHI?

MOCHI is rated higher. AERTHLINGS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 936 ratings, while MOCHI averages 4.9 from 595 ratings.

### Do AERTHLINGS or MOCHI have ads?

Both AERTHLINGS and MOCHI show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AERTHLINGS or MOCHI?

AERTHLINGS ships an update every 10 days, and MOCHI every 3 days. Most recently, AERTHLINGS was updated on October 27, 2026 and MOCHI on October 27, 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.*