# PKPKT vs AERTHLINGS

The clearest difference is ads: PKPKT at none against AERTHLINGS's shown. PKPKT also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). AERTHLINGS's advantage is ratings volume (935 vs 35). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PKPKT sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and AERTHLINGS sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PKPKT against 4.8 for AERTHLINGS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AERTHLINGS has 935 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of PKPKT's written reviews are positive against 75% of AERTHLINGS's.

PKPKT ships an update every 2 weeks, AERTHLINGS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PKPKT | AERTHLINGS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkpkt/id687362268/reviews) | **[4.8 (935 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerthlings/id6449201808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **935** |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 366 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Modern Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661373515) | [Modern Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661373515) |

## What reviewers say

### PKPKT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkpkt/id687362268)

Engage in a virtual stealing game where players compete to accumulate the most in-game currency. Utilize Bluetooth to detect and interact with nearby opponents in various real-world locations. Communicate privately with rivals after a successful theft.

**Highlights:** Virtual stealing gameplay, Bluetooth player detection, Offline play (no data connection needed), In-game chat with opponents, Private, serverless messaging

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Head Start (7 sec) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Head Start (15 sec) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept
- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Great for office/group play
- 💯 Unique and engaging experience
- 🔋 Doesn't drain battery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Lack of players
- 🤷‍♂️ Difficulty finding opponents
- 📉 Low player activity
- ❓ Bots rarely appear
- 🚫 Inconsistent game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Cannot find nearby players consistently
- Blocking issue after stealing
- Bots not appearing
- Game not finding other users

**Requested features**

- Update for newer software
- More marketing/advertising
- Apple Watch integration/expansion
- Clans or teams
- In-game store or items to purchase


### AERTHLINGS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerthlings/id6449201808)

Embark on an adventure to rebuild a shattered planet by collecting, trading, and evolving unique creatures. Explore diverse biomes, craft gear, and defend against mischievous invaders to rescue stranded heroes and restore their home.

**Highlights:** Collect and trade NFC-enabled figurines, Evolve creatures with unique abilities, Explore and survive diverse biomes, Craft gear and build tools, Defend against mischievous invaders, Engaging storyline of planet restoration

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of ÆMETHYSTS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of ÆMETHYSTS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of ÆMETHYSTS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of ÆMETHYSTS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of ÆMETHYSTS | $49.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of ÆMETHYSTS | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PKPKT free?

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

### Is AERTHLINGS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PKPKT or AERTHLINGS?

AERTHLINGS is rated higher. PKPKT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while AERTHLINGS averages 4.8 from 935 ratings.

### Do PKPKT or AERTHLINGS have ads?

AERTHLINGS shows ads; PKPKT does not.

### Which is updated more often, PKPKT or AERTHLINGS?

PKPKT ships an update every 2 weeks, and AERTHLINGS every 10 days. Most recently, PKPKT was updated on October 23, 2026 and AERTHLINGS on October 25, 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.*