# Aether Chronicles vs Nanobot Match

The clearest difference is ads: Aether Chronicles at none against Nanobot Match's shown. Aether Chronicles also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aether Chronicles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Nanobot Match sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Aether Chronicles against 5.0 for Nanobot Match. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Aether Chronicles ships an update daily, Nanobot Match every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aether Chronicles | Nanobot Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-chronicles/id6790636418/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanobot-match/id6790926329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 811 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dustin Sinclair](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790636420) | [Archivium Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774808449) |

## What reviewers say

### Aether Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-chronicles/id6790636418)

Engage in fast-paced, tactical battles in this dark fantasy collectible card game. Summon creatures, cast spells, and strategize to defeat your opponents. Explore a story campaign, collect over 1,000 unique cards, and compete in ranked PvP or co-op dungeons.

**Highlights:** Tactical card battles, Story campaign mode, Collect over 1,000 cards, Deck building, Ranked PvP duels, Co-op dungeon delves

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aether Shard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dragon's Hoard | $34.99 | one-time |
| Aetherwell Vault | $69.99 | one-time |


### Nanobot Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanobot-match/id6790926329)

Engage in a zen sort-puzzle where you match colored bots to upload them. Follow specific program orders to trigger helpful board effects and achieve a perfect "Clean Compile." Enjoy thousands of hand-tuned levels designed for one-handed, offline play.

**Highlights:** Zen sort-puzzle gameplay, Program order challenges, Special bot mechanics (wildcards, dark, glitched), Thousands of hand-tuned levels, One-handed play design, Offline play support, Retro-neon art and chiptune score

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aether Chronicles free?

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

### Is Nanobot Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aether Chronicles or Nanobot Match?

Aether Chronicles and Nanobot Match are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Aether Chronicles or Nanobot Match have ads?

Nanobot Match shows ads; Aether Chronicles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aether Chronicles or Nanobot Match?

Aether Chronicles ships an update daily, and Nanobot Match every 2 weeks. Most recently, Aether Chronicles was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nanobot Match on October 31, 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.*