# XenoShyft vs Caverna

The clearest difference is rating: Caverna at 4.1 against XenoShyft's 3.4. Caverna also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). XenoShyft's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $11.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

XenoShyft costs $4.99 and Caverna $11.99 up front. XenoShyft sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Caverna asks for nothing beyond the download.

Caverna holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of XenoShyft's written reviews are positive against 61% of Caverna's.

XenoShyft ships an update monthly, Caverna every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XenoShyft | Caverna |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $11.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xenoshyft/id981289341/reviews) | **[4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caverna/id6480056103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#113** |
| Size | 504 MB | 450 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twin Sails Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135862620) | [DIGIDICED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044671795) |

## What reviewers say

### XenoShyft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xenoshyft/id981289341)

Defend your base from relentless alien waves in this cooperative deck-building strategy game. Coordinate with up to three other players to outfit your troops, plan your defenses, and survive nine rounds of intense combat.

**Highlights:** 1-4 player cooperative gameplay, Deck-building mechanics, Base defense strategy, Strategic planning and coordination, Inventive armor and weapon upgrades, Beautifully illustrated universe

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grafting Lab | $0.99 | one-time |
| Psychogenics Lab | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Hive Expansion | $0.99 | one-time |
| NorTec Elite | $1.99 | one-time |
| Forbidden Sciences | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dreadmire | $3.99 | one-time |


### Caverna

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caverna/id6480056103)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Lead a dwarf tribe to expand their cavern home and cultivate the surrounding forest. Dig deeper for resources, furnish rooms to grow your tribe, and forge weapons for adventures. Cultivate fields, breed animals, and increase your wealth to become the strongest tribe leader.

**Highlights:** Dwarf tribe management, Cavern expansion and furnishing, Resource cultivation and mining, Animal breeding and farming, Weapon forging and adventures, Worker action system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XenoShyft free?

XenoShyft costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Caverna free?

Caverna costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XenoShyft or Caverna?

Caverna is rated higher. XenoShyft averages 3.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Caverna averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do XenoShyft or Caverna have ads?

Neither XenoShyft nor Caverna shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XenoShyft or Caverna?

XenoShyft ships an update monthly, and Caverna every 6 days. Most recently, XenoShyft was updated on October 16, 2026 and Caverna on October 17, 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.*