Comparison

Guidus vs Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Guidus

Embark on a pixelated roguelike adventure to reclaim a royal palace from awakened monsters. Recruit diverse heroes, master unique skills, and battle challenging bosses. Explore dungeons filled with traps and treasures, and grow your characters to overcome the darkness.

Highlights
  • Diverse hero collection
  • Unique hero skills and superpowers
  • Varied bosses and monsters
  • Dungeon exploration with traps and treasures
  • Roguelike gameplay with growth factors
  • Pixel art graphics
Features
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Explore dungeons, collect heroes and challenge powerful bosses in Guidus, a pixel art action roguelike RPG. Learn enemy attack patterns, choose when to strike and use each hero's unique skills to survive. HEROES WITH DIFFERENT PLAY STYLES Unlock heroes such as the swordsman, archer, wizard, sylph and monk. Discover their skills and find the hero that suits you. DUNGEON EXPLORATION AND BOSS BATTLES Search for hidden treasures, navigate dangerous traps and face monsters with distinct attack patterns. A well-timed move can turn a difficult battle around. GROW STRONGER WITH EACH CHALLENGE Develop your heroes and sharpen your own skills as you return to the dungeon. Test yourself in Arcade Mode for another kind of challenge. A KINGDOM TO RECLAIM Awaken the warriors sealed in the bonfire and help the twin prince and princess reclaim their kingdom. Explore a world of detailed pixel art, from its heroes and monsters to its dungeons and bosses. Contact: contact@izzle.net Website: https://www.izzle.net

About

Player

Features
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Player:One makes picking who goes first and rolling dice fast, fair, and fun—perfect for game nights, classrooms, and quick decisions. What you can do: Decide Who Goes First: Spin a colorful wheel that lands on a clear winner, with a satisfying flash. Choose 2–20 players. Tap-to-Select: Everyone touches the screen—after a short countdown, one random touch is chosen as the winner. Roll Dice (D2–D20): Select any mix of dice (D2, D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20). Enjoy an animated roll with a progressive reveal and automatic total. Why it’s great: Fast and simple: No accounts, no setup, works offline. Clear, readable UI built for groups. Works on iPhone and iPad. Monetization: Free to use with occasional ads. Optional in‑app purchase to remove ads. Perfect for board games, RPG sessions, team picks, and tie-breakers—open Player:One and let fate decide.

Screenshots

Guidus4 screens
Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Player at none against Guidus's shown. Player also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Guidus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guidus sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guidus ships an update fortnightly, Player every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Guidus versus Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuidusPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB9 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerizzle Inc.Jonathan Clark-Verralls

Bugs and requests

Guidus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • White Night Elemental Master skin unable to perform normal attacks
  • Disappearing boss materials after collecting them
  • Infinite loading on game start
  • Freezing on floor transition
  • Ads not working properly

Requested features

8 requests
  • More characters or secret characters
  • Ability to sell keys/hourglasses/items for gold
  • Gold to emerald or hourglass conversion system
  • Option to save run progress when pausing or closing app
  • Real-time multiplayer and PvP modes
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  • More practice dummies for AoE damage testing
  • Ability to view character info before selecting
  • Snappier and more immediate movement controls

Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Guidus

One-time13
  • Buy 4 hourglasses.$0.99
  • Buy 50 Emeralds$0.99
  • Buy 3,000 Gold$1.59
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  • Buy 130 emeralds$1.59
  • Buy 13 hourglasses.$1.99
  • Buy 27 hourglasses.$3.19
  • Buy 8,200 Gold$3.19
  • Buy 300 Emeralds$3.19
  • Basic Pass$4.99
  • Buy 55 hourglasses.$6.39
  • Buy 17,000 Gold$6.39
  • Advanced Pass$7.99
  • Buy 55,000 Gold$19.99
1 purchases

Player

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Guidus free?
Guidus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Player free?
Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guidus or Player have ads?
Guidus shows ads; Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Guidus or Player?
Guidus ships an update fortnightly, and Player every 2 days. Most recently, Guidus was updated on October 23, 2026 and Player on October 4, 2026.

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