# Replicat vs Eldershyft

The clearest difference is price: Eldershyft at Free against Replicat's $4.99. Replicat's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Eldershyft is free to download; Replicat costs $4.99 up front. Eldershyft sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Replicat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Replicat against 5.0 for Eldershyft. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Replicat's written reviews are positive against 50% of Eldershyft's.

Replicat ships an update daily, Eldershyft every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Replicat | Eldershyft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replicat/id6757693216/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldershyft/id6758571287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 369 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) | [KIERAN HARTNETT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801578555) |

## What reviewers say

### Replicat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replicat/id6757693216)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Paid · Card, #147 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A roguelike deckbuilder where matching cards is just the start. Build your deck, collect powerful items, and bend the rules to create unique strategies and builds in every run. Enjoy adorable cat visuals and jazzy sound effects.

**Highlights:** Strategy-first pair matching gameplay, Deep deckbuilding with cards and curios, Rule-bending mechanics, Diverse builds and replayable runs, 5 distinct card colors, 21 challenging stages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eldershyft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldershyft/id6758571287)

A unique match-3 puzzle game where you move entire paths on a hexagonal board to create cascades and combos. Build a mystical island, tame beasts, and choose your strategy to achieve high scores or complete challenges.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal board path movement, Cascading matches and combos, Endless and Challenge modes, Beast management and island building, Stackable bonuses and abilities, Full VoiceOver support, Color-blind and high contrast settings

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rival Curators | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full base game unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Replicat free?

Replicat costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eldershyft free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Replicat or Eldershyft?

Replicat and Eldershyft are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Replicat or Eldershyft have ads?

Neither Replicat nor Eldershyft shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Replicat or Eldershyft?

Replicat ships an update daily, and Eldershyft every 3 weeks. Most recently, Replicat was updated on September 23, 2026 and Eldershyft on September 7, 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.*