# Factory Frontier vs Aether Bastion

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aether Bastion at 100% against Factory Frontier's 50%. Aether Bastion also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Factory Frontier sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Aether Bastion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aether Bastion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Factory Frontier's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aether Bastion's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Frontier | Aether Bastion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-frontier/id6738281403/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-bastion/id6806149789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Cerrone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724658473) | [NoffTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495613460) |

## What reviewers say

### Factory Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-frontier/id6738281403)

Design and expand a 2D factory to maximize profits by strategically placing production elements. Optimize your setup, unlock upgrades, and rebirth for unique bonuses to grow your industrial empire. Ideal for players who enjoy strategy and automation.

**Highlights:** Design and expand 2D factories, Strategic placement of production elements, Optimize production lines, Unlock upgrades, Rebirth for bonuses, Automation gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| More Quests | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Layout Slot | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| MVIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vip Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |


### Aether Bastion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-bastion/id6806149789)

Defend a growing rift against swarms. Strategically expand your keep and spend resources to bring cores home. Enjoy live co-op multiplayer for up to four players.

**Highlights:** Idle rift defense gameplay, Strategic keep growth, Resource management, Live co-op multiplayer (2-4 players), Seasonal events

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bastion Circle | $7.99 | per month |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ember Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Awakening Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ember Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purse of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Founder’s Sigil | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Treasury of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory Frontier free?

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

### Is Aether Bastion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Factory Frontier or Aether Bastion?

Aether Bastion is rated higher. Factory Frontier averages 3.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Aether Bastion averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Factory Frontier or Aether Bastion have ads?

Neither Factory Frontier nor Aether Bastion shows ads.

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