# Bit Heroes Quest vs Pocket Rogues

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Rogues at none against Bit Heroes Quest's shown. Pocket Rogues also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bit Heroes Quest's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 1K) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bit Heroes Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Rogues sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bit Heroes Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bit Heroes Quest has 22K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Bit Heroes Quest's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pocket Rogues's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bit Heroes Quest ships an update monthly, Pocket Rogues every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bit Heroes Quest | Pocket Rogues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-heroes-quest/id1176312930/reviews)** | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-rogues/id1330488406/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 408 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kongregate](https://appshunter.io/developer/491569846) | [Alexej Leonydov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316150323) |

## What reviewers say

### Bit Heroes Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-heroes-quest/id1176312930)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a retro pixel dungeon crawling adventure. Explore a vast open world, collect and craft loot, and capture monsters and heroes to battle alongside you in turn-based combat. Compete in PvP, conquer raids, and build powerful guilds.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel dungeon crawling, Randomly-generated levels and dungeons, Loot crafting and upgrading, Monster and hero capture, Turn-based combat, PvP arena and dungeon raids, Guild system

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| New Adventurer Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Great Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic pixel art style
- ⭐ Fun and addictive
- 💎 Satisfying loot system
- 🤝 Helpful community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Repetitive grind and slow progression
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🕰️ Energy system limits playtime
- 🤔 Unbalanced drop rates and RNG

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete saved profile
- Inconsistent ad reward system
- Dungeon return button not functioning properly
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
- Syncing problems between platforms

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer co-op mode
- Ability to reset or restart character
- Improved item management and inventory system
- Increased drop rates for rare/legendary items
- More engaging end-game content


### Pocket Rogues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-rogues/id1330488406)

Embark on an epic adventure in this 2D Action-RPG Roguelike. Battle monsters, explore ever-changing dungeons, and upgrade your guild fortress. Develop unique heroes with distinct skills and equipment to uncover deep underground secrets.

**Highlights:** Real-time action combat, Diverse hero classes, Procedurally generated dungeons, Unique locations, Guild fortress building, Character progression and upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great improvement
- 🚀 Fun and challenging
- 🚀 Amazing but...
- 🚀 Always something interesting
- 🚀 Best mobile roguelike by far

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ultimate not available?
- 🐛 Why cant i get ultimate?
- 🐛 Lost all gear when loading back into game even though I have premium
- 🐛 Why can I not buy it
- 🐛 Баги в игре

**Reported bugs**

- Ultimate not available?
- Why cant i get ultimate?
- Lost all gear when loading back into game even though I have premium
- Why can I not buy it
- Баги в игре

**Requested features**

- Bring Ultimate back. Ill pay extra if I have to!
- we need Chinese
- New levels, classes, pets, bosses, equipment
- Multiplayer
- Sandbox mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bit Heroes Quest free?

Bit Heroes Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Rogues free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bit Heroes Quest or Pocket Rogues?

Bit Heroes Quest is rated higher. Bit Heroes Quest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Pocket Rogues averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.

### Do Bit Heroes Quest or Pocket Rogues have ads?

Bit Heroes Quest shows ads; Pocket Rogues does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bit Heroes Quest or Pocket Rogues?

Bit Heroes Quest ships an update monthly, and Pocket Rogues every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bit Heroes Quest was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pocket Rogues on November 2, 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.*