# Aether Chronicles vs Pitboss

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aether Chronicles at daily against Pitboss's weekly. Aether Chronicles also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Pitboss's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aether Chronicles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Pitboss 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 Pitboss. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Aether Chronicles ships an update daily, Pitboss weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aether Chronicles | Pitboss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-chronicles/id6790636418/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitboss-blackjack-roguelike/id6821004521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 811 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dustin Sinclair](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790636420) | [Big Tank Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817940058) |

## 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 |


### Pitboss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitboss-blackjack-roguelike/id6821004521)

Experience a unique blackjack twist where strategic card manipulation and hiring specialized dealers are key to climbing casino floors. Master unique gameplay mechanics and overcome challenging pit bosses to achieve victory. This game offers a free trial with an optional one-time purchase for full access.

**Highlights:** Roguelike progression across eight casino floors, Hire over 150 unique hustlers, Doctor your own deck with special tricks, Engage in customizable side bets, Face challenging pit bosses with unique rules, Unlockable characters and heat levels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aether Chronicles free?

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

### Is Pitboss free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aether Chronicles or Pitboss?

Aether Chronicles and Pitboss are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Aether Chronicles or Pitboss have ads?

Neither Aether Chronicles nor Pitboss shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aether Chronicles or Pitboss?

Aether Chronicles ships an update daily, and Pitboss weekly. Most recently, Aether Chronicles was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pitboss 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.*