# Tallowmere 2 vs ScourgeBringer

The clearest difference is price: Tallowmere 2 at Free against ScourgeBringer's $5.99. Tallowmere 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ScourgeBringer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Tallowmere 2 is free to download; ScourgeBringer costs $5.99 up front. Tallowmere 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScourgeBringer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tallowmere 2 against 4.8 for ScourgeBringer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 485 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Tallowmere 2's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.

Tallowmere 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tallowmere 2 | ScourgeBringer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallowmere-2/id1271214084/reviews) | **[4.8 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scourgebringer/id1552864378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 136 | **485** |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#161** |
| Size | 236 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chris McFarland](https://appshunter.io/developer/927350421) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Tallowmere 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallowmere-2/id1271214084)

Embark on a roguelike dungeon-crawling adventure where you battle enemies, collect loot, and level up to achieve a high score. Explore procedurally generated rooms with unique challenges and unlock new gear to aid your quest. Play solo or team up with friends in local or online co-op.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated dungeons, Character progression and loot, Multiple weapon types, Single-player and co-op modes, Cross-platform online co-op, Save anywhere functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining gameplay
- 👍 Engaging mechanics
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay loop
- 👍 Challenging but fair difficulty
- 👍 Variety in weapons and effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Constant force closing
- 💸 Too many paywalls
- 💸 Premium version needed for some features
- 💸 Limits on cats without premium

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently crashes
- App force closes constantly
- Game crashes during play
- Game Center not syncing
- Cannot buy supporter pack

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial for new elements
- Implement features from Tallowmere's Keep
- Add Japanese language support
- Add bosses
- Add merchants


### ScourgeBringer

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

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Paid · Action, #171 Top Paid · Adventure (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 Tallowmere 2 free?

Tallowmere 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScourgeBringer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tallowmere 2 or ScourgeBringer?

ScourgeBringer is rated higher. Tallowmere 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 485 ratings.

### Do Tallowmere 2 or ScourgeBringer have ads?

ScourgeBringer shows ads; Tallowmere 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tallowmere 2 or ScourgeBringer?

Tallowmere 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Tallowmere 2 was updated on October 10, 2026 and ScourgeBringer 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.*