# Bomb Chicken vs ScourgeBringer

The clearest difference is rating: ScourgeBringer at 4.8 against Bomb Chicken's 4.3. ScourgeBringer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 58 months) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). Bomb Chicken's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Bomb Chicken costs $4.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScourgeBringer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScourgeBringer has 490 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Bomb Chicken's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bomb Chicken ships an update every 58 months, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bomb Chicken | ScourgeBringer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomb-chicken/id1153001238/reviews) | **[4.8 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scourgebringer/id1552864378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **490** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 58 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 259 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Bomb Chicken

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomb-chicken/id1153001238)

Play as a chicken with the unique ability to lay bombs. Use these explosives to navigate challenging environments, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets of a fast-food corporation. Explore a retro world filled with action and discovery.

**Highlights:** Lay stacks of explosives, Kick bombs to attack, Bounce bombs around corners, Use bombs as weights, Create bomb barricades, Dig and destroy for secrets, Set things on fire

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScourgeBringer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scourgebringer/id1552864378)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay, Fluid platforming controls, Frantic combat system, Hordes of enemies and giant bosses, Ever-changing dungeon exploration, Uncover mysteries and secrets

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
- ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
- 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
- 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
- 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
- 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
- ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
- 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
- ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
- Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
- Crashes when connecting wired controller
- Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
- Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Customizable control mapping
- Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
- Static joystick position during combat
- Controller support for all devices
- Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bomb Chicken free?

Bomb Chicken costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScourgeBringer free?

ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bomb Chicken or ScourgeBringer?

ScourgeBringer is rated higher. Bomb Chicken averages 4.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 490 ratings.

### Do Bomb Chicken or ScourgeBringer have ads?

ScourgeBringer shows ads; Bomb Chicken does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bomb Chicken or ScourgeBringer?

Bomb Chicken ships an update every 58 months, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Bomb Chicken was updated on October 26, 2026 and ScourgeBringer 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.*