# Eldermyth vs Bitmap Bay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bitmap Bay at none against Eldermyth's 3. Bitmap Bay also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and device support (3 vs 1). Eldermyth's advantage is chart position (#176 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Eldermyth costs $2.99 and Bitmap Bay $0.99 up front. Eldermyth sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bitmap Bay asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Eldermyth against 4.3 for Bitmap Bay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Eldermyth's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bitmap Bay's.

Eldermyth ships an update every 6 days, Bitmap Bay every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eldermyth | Bitmap Bay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldermyth/id6743443107/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitmap-bay/id6748460127/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 82.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KIERAN HARTNETT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801578555) | [NICHOLAS GENTRY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793845145) |

## What reviewers say

### Eldermyth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldermyth/id6743443107)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Puzzle, #194 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Guide mythical beasts to defend indigenous villagers and their land from foreign invaders. Utilize unique powers, land types, and weather cycles in this turn-based roguelike to achieve high scores. Discover hidden mechanics or use the in-built guide for immediate knowledge.

**Highlights:** Turn-based roguelike gameplay, Play as 6 unique beasts or custom Amalgam, Strategic risk/reward decisions, Interact with 5 land types, Procedurally generated game boards, Dynamic weather cycles, Voiceover accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Bitmap Bay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitmap-bay/id6748460127)

Embark on a retro pirate adventure with a handcrafted pixel art world. Engage in skillful cannon battles, face legendary captains, and recruit your crew in this roguelite experience. Enjoy endless replayability with a full save system, playable completely offline.

**Highlights:** Handmade pixel art, Challenge legendary pirates, Endlessly replayable voyages, Skillful cannon battles, Recruit your crew, Full save and load system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eldermyth free?

Eldermyth costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Bitmap Bay free?

Bitmap Bay costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eldermyth or Bitmap Bay?

Eldermyth is rated higher. Eldermyth averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Bitmap Bay averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Eldermyth or Bitmap Bay have ads?

Neither Eldermyth nor Bitmap Bay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eldermyth or Bitmap Bay?

Eldermyth ships an update every 6 days, and Bitmap Bay every 4 days. Most recently, Eldermyth was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bitmap Bay on October 14, 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.*