# AERTHLINGS vs Ponchorado

The clearest difference is rating: AERTHLINGS at 4.8 against Ponchorado's 4.3. AERTHLINGS also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 56%) and ratings volume (876 vs 69). Ponchorado's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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 Ponchorado sells 3 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AERTHLINGS has 876 ratings behind it against 69, 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 56% of Ponchorado's.

AERTHLINGS ships an update every 10 days, Ponchorado every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AERTHLINGS | Ponchorado |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (876 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerthlings/id6449201808/reviews)** | [4.3 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponchorado/id6741517250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **876** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 55.6% 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 | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Modern Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661373515) | [seal Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/642364002) |

## 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 |


### Ponchorado

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponchorado/id6741517250)

Experience a satirical Wild West survival-action game with roguelite elements. Play as a forgotten stuntman in a 1930s cartoon-style movie set, battling through chaos to achieve recognition and win a prestigious award.

**Highlights:** Satirical Wild West setting, Roguelite survival-action gameplay, 1930s cartoon art style, Battle through movie ruins, Defeat ten Gatekeeper Bosses, Compete for the BOSSCAR award

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Package S | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Package M | $8.99 | one-time |
| Money Package L | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AERTHLINGS free?

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

### Is Ponchorado free?

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

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

AERTHLINGS is rated higher. AERTHLINGS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 876 ratings, while Ponchorado averages 4.3 from 69 ratings.

### Do AERTHLINGS or Ponchorado have ads?

Both AERTHLINGS and Ponchorado show ads.

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

AERTHLINGS ships an update every 10 days, and Ponchorado every 3 weeks. Most recently, AERTHLINGS was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ponchorado on September 25, 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.*