# 80 Days vs Beyond the Chiron Gate

The clearest difference is update cadence: 80 Days at every 2 weeks against Beyond the Chiron Gate's every 5 months. 80 Days also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (618 vs 68). Beyond the Chiron Gate's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 77%). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

80 Days costs $4.99 and Beyond the Chiron Gate $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Beyond the Chiron Gate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 80 Days has 618 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of 80 Days's written reviews are positive against 86% of Beyond the Chiron Gate's.

80 Days ships an update every 2 weeks, Beyond the Chiron Gate every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 80 Days | Beyond the Chiron Gate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (618 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/80-days/id892812659/reviews) | **[4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-the-chiron-gate/id1624155440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **618** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #167 | **#112** |
| Size | 184 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [inkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514) | [Space Goblin Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340497639) |

## What reviewers say

### 80 Days

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/80-days/id892812659)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Strategy, #191 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling global race against time, exploring 150 cities by various modes of transport. Make strategic choices to manage resources, master your master's health, and navigate a rich, branching narrative. Every playthrough offers a unique adventure.

**Highlights:** Global race against time, Explore 150 cities, Branching narrative, Resource management, Multiple travel methods, Strategic choices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic replayability
- 👍 Beautifully written story
- 🌍 Immersive steampunk world
- 🕹️ Engaging choose-your-own-adventure gameplay
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔇 No audio controls
- 🗺️ Clunky map interface
- 🔁 Repetitive after multiple playthroughs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
- Vital information cut off on newer phones

**Requested features**

- Ability to compare previous journeys
- More language options
- Expanded story content and routes
- Zen mode without time constraints


### Beyond the Chiron Gate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-the-chiron-gate/id1624155440)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Paid · Role Playing, #175 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on a text-based space exploration adventure. Discover alien worlds, manage your crew, and upgrade your ship to uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations. Your mission is to gather data and reach the home system of the mysterious Gatebuilders.

**Highlights:** Text-based space exploration, Discover exotic planets, Manage a space crew, Upgrade ship technology, Gather data, Uncover ancient civilizations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive narrative and storytelling
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay loop
- 💡 Well-written and descriptive text
- ❤️ High replayability
- ✨ Compares favorably to Seedship

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pricey for a mobile game
- 🔄 Repetitive events and scenarios
- 📉 Unbalanced difficulty and RNG
- 😥 Focus on crew injury/death can be discouraging
- 🧩 Game feels unfinished to some

**Reported bugs**

- VoiceOver clicks on links, ending the game
- Music turns off when app is put in background
- Bug where actions are chosen without consent after picking 'continue'
- Music volume adjustment control is good, but background play is desired

**Requested features**

- Add more event types or variations
- Improve interface and touch controls
- Add a back button
- Allow music to play in the background
- Increase effectiveness of medic crew members


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 80 Days free?

80 Days costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beyond the Chiron Gate free?

Beyond the Chiron Gate costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 80 Days or Beyond the Chiron Gate?

Beyond the Chiron Gate is rated higher. 80 Days averages 4.4 out of 5 from 618 ratings, while Beyond the Chiron Gate averages 4.7 from 68 ratings.

### Do 80 Days or Beyond the Chiron Gate have ads?

Neither 80 Days nor Beyond the Chiron Gate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 80 Days or Beyond the Chiron Gate?

80 Days ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beyond the Chiron Gate every 5 months. Most recently, 80 Days was updated on November 1, 2026 and Beyond the Chiron Gate on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 80 Days or Beyond the Chiron Gate?

80 Days currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Beyond the Chiron Gate at #112. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*