# Potion Permit vs Beastie Bay DX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beastie Bay DX at 90% against Potion Permit's 40%. Beastie Bay DX also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Potion Permit's advantage is ratings volume (553 vs 41). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Potion Permit costs $6.99 and Beastie Bay DX $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Beastie Bay DX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potion Permit has 553 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Potion Permit's written reviews are positive against 90% of Beastie Bay DX's.

Potion Permit ships an update every 3 weeks, Beastie Bay DX daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Potion Permit | Beastie Bay DX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-permit/id6450713964/reviews) | **[4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beastie-bay-dx/id6474672665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **553** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | #142 |
| Size | 477 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) |

## What reviewers say

### Potion Permit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-permit/id6450713964)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Paid · Role Playing, #150 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Step into the role of a chemist tasked with healing a town that distrusts modern medicine. Diagnose illnesses, gather ingredients, and brew potions to cure the townsfolk. Build relationships, upgrade the town, and live the life of an apothecary in a charming, colorful world.

**Highlights:** Diagnose and cure illnesses, Gather ingredients and brew potions, Upgrade buildings and expand areas, Build relationships with townsfolk, Find love with a sweetheart, Team up with a loyal dog

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great atmosphere and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎨 Enjoyable story and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 UI/UX problems on mobile devices
- ⏱️ Lack of frequent autosave

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit certain menus
- Fishing mini-game not functioning properly
- Potion quests not triggering correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for player character
- Implement a manual save feature
- Improve performance and reduce crashes


### Beastie Bay DX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beastie-bay-dx/id6474672665)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Explore a deserted island, build a thriving settlement, and tame wild creatures. Develop new technologies, discover new islands, and battle with elemental beasts. Turn your primitive isle into a luxurious paradise.

**Highlights:** Island exploration, Base building and development, Crop planting and resource management, Creature capture and training, Elemental creature battles, Technology and gear development, Island trading and expansion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Potion Permit free?

Potion Permit costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beastie Bay DX free?

Beastie Bay DX costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Potion Permit or Beastie Bay DX?

Beastie Bay DX is rated higher. Potion Permit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while Beastie Bay DX averages 4.7 from 41 ratings.

### Do Potion Permit or Beastie Bay DX have ads?

Neither Potion Permit nor Beastie Bay DX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Potion Permit or Beastie Bay DX?

Potion Permit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beastie Bay DX daily. Most recently, Potion Permit was updated on November 3, 2026 and Beastie Bay DX on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Potion Permit or Beastie Bay DX?

Potion Permit currently peaks at #72 in the App Store charts, and Beastie Bay DX at #142. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*