# Roborogue vs BOWBLITZ

The clearest difference is ads: Roborogue at none against BOWBLITZ's shown. Roborogue also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (60% vs 36%). BOWBLITZ's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roborogue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BOWBLITZ sells 36 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roborogue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BOWBLITZ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Roborogue's written reviews are positive against 36% of BOWBLITZ's.

Roborogue ships an update every 3 days, BOWBLITZ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roborogue | BOWBLITZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborogue/id1071349059/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowblitz/id6740192739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 414 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [noprops](https://appshunter.io/developer/523579705) | [Hong Kong Kaboom Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626810398) |

## What reviewers say

### Roborogue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborogue/id1071349059)

Embark on a roguelike adventure where you guide a robot through procedurally generated dungeons. Engage in turn-based combat and face permadeath, losing all progress upon defeat. The game features an autosave function to preserve your progress between sessions.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated dungeons, Turn-based combat, Permadeath mechanic, Autosave feature, Procedural item and enemy placement

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Lives | $4.99 | one-time |


### BOWBLITZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowblitz/id6740192739)

Experience a unique blend of physics-based archery and roguelike horde combat. This casual game offers unprecedented fun with its innovative bow-and-arrow mechanics and engaging PvP modes. Explore a variety of heroes and skills for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Physics-based aiming, Roguelike skills, Horde combat, Bow-and-arrow fishing, Distinctive PvP gameplay, Variety of heroes and skills

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

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First-time Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Piggy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Month Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time gift Poisoner 1-1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rush Pack Pet 2-2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rush Pack Collection 1-2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time gift Poisoner 2-1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Month Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time gift Doctor | $9.99 | one-time |
| Step Pack 13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Piggy (XL) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time gift Laser Man 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Step Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Step Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rush Pack Hero 2-3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rush Pack Collection 1-3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time gift Poisoner 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgraded Growth Fund 3 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time gift Poisoner 3-1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| First-time Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rush Pack Hero 2-4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rush Pack Hero 1-4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rush Pack Collection 1-4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgraded Growth Fund 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time gift Wukong 2 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Rush Pack Hero 2-5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Rush Pack Collection 1-5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time gift Wukong 3 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgraded Growth Fund 7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Elite Growth Fund 3 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Rush Pack Hero 2-6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Elite Growth Fund 5 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Elite Growth Fund 4 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Elite Growth Fund 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great gameplay
- 💯 Challenging difficulty
- ⏱️ Enjoyable to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game doesn't load
- 🔍 Lacking in content
- 💰 Greedy monetization
- 🔁 Repetitive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load
- Purchasing issues
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More upgrades and content
- Fix ad issues
- Improve monetization model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roborogue free?

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

### Is BOWBLITZ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roborogue or BOWBLITZ?

Roborogue is rated higher. Roborogue averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BOWBLITZ averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Roborogue or BOWBLITZ have ads?

BOWBLITZ shows ads; Roborogue does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roborogue or BOWBLITZ?

Roborogue ships an update every 3 days, and BOWBLITZ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roborogue was updated on October 5, 2026 and BOWBLITZ on October 14, 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.*