# Nightgate vs Pocket Rogues

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nightgate at none against Pocket Rogues's 5. Nightgate also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 80%). Pocket Rogues's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Nightgate costs $3.99 and Pocket Rogues $2.99 up front. Pocket Rogues sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Nightgate asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nightgate against 4.7 for Pocket Rogues. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 699 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Nightgate's written reviews are positive against 80% of Pocket Rogues's.

Nightgate ships an update every 5 months, Pocket Rogues every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nightgate | Pocket Rogues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightgate/id1116808304/reviews)** | [4.7 (699 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-rogues-ultimate/id1316150324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 699 |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 80.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#40** |
| Size | 162 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Semidome Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779855685) | [Alexej Leonydov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316150323) |

## What reviewers say

### Nightgate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightgate/id1116808304)

Navigate a dark, digital world in the year 2398 as the last remaining life form on Earth. Explore 50 handcrafted levels, avoid enemies, and uncover the mysteries of this futuristic landscape. Enjoy an immersive experience with a stunning minimalist design and original soundtrack.

**Highlights:** 50 handcrafted levels, Avoid enemies, Immersive digital environments, Original soundtrack, Minimalist design, Discover achievements, iCloud progress sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning visuals
- 🎵 Immersive soundtrack
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 🌟 Unique and innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕹️ Slightly difficult controls
- 📏 Levels could be more varied
- 🕰️ Game is a bit short

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when switching apps
- Levels sometimes reset unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to reset progress
- Multiplayer or online features


### Pocket Rogues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-rogues-ultimate/id1316150324)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Paid · Role Playing, #85 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in real-time combat, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and upgrade your guild fortress. Choose from diverse hero classes, each with unique skills and progression paths. Uncover secrets and face powerful bosses in this challenging Action-RPG roguelike.

**Highlights:** Real-time action combat, Diverse hero classes, Procedurally generated dungeons, Guild fortress upgrades, Unique locations and enemies, Regular updates

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Treasure of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🕹️ Satisfying combat and progression
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs causing lost progress
- 🔁 Repetitive dungeon layouts
- 🔒 Lack of cloud save sync
- 🎮 Suboptimal controls
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and descriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Archer attack speed bug
- Wizard heal skill inconsistency
- Porcupine pet visual glitch
- Stuck on loading screen
- Disappearing equipped gear

**Requested features**

- More character classes and abilities
- Expanded dungeon variety
- Multiplayer co-op mode
- Ability to reset skills/attributes
- Shared pet progression across characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nightgate free?

Nightgate costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pocket Rogues free?

Pocket Rogues costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nightgate or Pocket Rogues?

Nightgate is rated higher. Nightgate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Pocket Rogues averages 4.7 from 699 ratings.

### Do Nightgate or Pocket Rogues have ads?

Neither Nightgate nor Pocket Rogues shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nightgate or Pocket Rogues?

Nightgate ships an update every 5 months, and Pocket Rogues every 5 weeks. Most recently, Nightgate was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pocket Rogues on October 29, 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.*