# Tallowmere 2 vs Checkpoint Chaos

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkpoint Chaos at none against Tallowmere 2's 1. Checkpoint Chaos also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Tallowmere 2's advantage is ratings volume (137 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tallowmere 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Checkpoint Chaos asks for nothing beyond the download.

Checkpoint Chaos holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tallowmere 2 has 137 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Tallowmere 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Checkpoint Chaos's.

Tallowmere 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Checkpoint Chaos every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tallowmere 2 | Checkpoint Chaos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallowmere-2/id1271214084/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkpoint-chaos/id6802708239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **137** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 236 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chris McFarland](https://appshunter.io/developer/927350421) | [Johsian Vazquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878543913) |

## 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


### Checkpoint Chaos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkpoint-chaos/id6802708239)

Engage in a 2.5D arcade beat 'em up set in a chaotic airport. Fight through eight levels from security to the airplane cabin, facing unique enemies and oversized bosses. Enjoy a story campaign with comic cutscenes and special attacks.

**Highlights:** 2.5D arcade beat 'em up gameplay, Eight unique levels with distinct scenery, Story campaign with comic-style cutscenes, Oversized bosses and unlikely enemies, Special attacks, air combos, and power-ups, Offline play, Mobile-optimized touch controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tallowmere 2 free?

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

### Is Checkpoint Chaos free?

Checkpoint Chaos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tallowmere 2 or Checkpoint Chaos?

Checkpoint Chaos is rated higher. Tallowmere 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Checkpoint Chaos averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tallowmere 2 or Checkpoint Chaos have ads?

Neither Tallowmere 2 nor Checkpoint Chaos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tallowmere 2 or Checkpoint Chaos?

Tallowmere 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Checkpoint Chaos every 2 days. Most recently, Tallowmere 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Checkpoint Chaos on October 20, 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.*