Comparison

Pocket Rogues vs Mini DAYZ 2

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Rogues

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
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Dynamic 2D Roguelike with Action-RPG elements. Raid endless dungeons, rebuild your Fortress, and develop your own heroes! Pocket Rogues combines the classic feel of old-school Action RPGs with the challenge and replayability of the Roguelike genre. Fight through hordes of monsters, explore procedurally generated dungeons, upgrade your guild fortress, and develop powerful heroes as you uncover the secrets hidden deep underground. === FEATURES: === • REAL-TIME ACTION Move, dodge, avoid traps, outmaneuver enemies, and fight in a combat system that rewards control, timing, and player skill. • DIVERSE HERO CLASSES Choose from a variety of heroes, each with unique skills, exclusive equipment, and their own progression paths. • EVERY DUNGEON IS UNIQUE Locations, monsters, loot, and encounters are procedurally generated, making every run different. • UNIQUE LOCATIONS Each location features its own visual style, enemies, traps, and interactive objects. Once unlocked, you can freely travel between them. • BUILD YOUR GUILD FORTRESS Construct and upgrade buildings to unlock new hero classes, strengthen existing ones, and gain access to new mechanics and features. • REGULAR UPDATES Pocket Rogues is actively supported and continuously expanded in close contact with its community. Pocket Rogues features dozens of dungeons filled with unique loot, dangerous enemies, and powerful bosses. Traditional RPG elements such as character progression, equipment upgrades, and world exploration add even more depth to each adventure. “For centuries, a dark dungeon has lured adventurers with its secrets and treasures. One after another, they vanished in its depths after facing the true evil hidden below. Yet the old legends continue to tempt new seekers of glory and fortune. Will you become one of them?” ULTIMATE version of Pocket Rogues is already available: https://itunes.apple.com/app/pocket-rogues-ultimate/id1316150324?mt=8 Discord (Eng): https://discord.gg/nkmyx6JyYZ For any questions, contact the developer directly: ethergaminginc@gmail.com

About

Mini DAYZ 2

Lead survivors in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by a deadly virus and wild animals. Gather resources, craft weapons, and fight off threats to rebuild civilization. Explore vast maps and manage your survivors' health and morale to ensure their survival.

Highlights
  • Lead survivors
  • Embark on dangerous raids
  • Forage for food and resources
  • Fight off bandits and threats
  • Monitor health and morale
  • Create makeshift weapons
  • Explore thousands of maps
Features
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A deadly virus plagues the world. Animals are running wild. People are running wilder. Civilization has collapsed and the end times are here. Only you can help humanity. Here’s how: - Meet fellow survivors and become their fearless leader - Embark on dangerous raids alone or with friends - Forage for food and resources to help you survive - Fight off bandits and other threats in the wasteland - Stay healthy by monitoring health, morale, and infection levels - Grow plants and hunt wild animals to avoid going hungry - Unlock blueprints to create makeshift weapons and protective gear There are thousands of maps to explore, each with their own unique challenges and threats. So get ready. Get aggressive. And don't forget the golden rule. SURVIVE.

Screenshots

Pocket Rogues4 screens
Mini DAYZ 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Rogues at 4.5 against Mini DAYZ 2's 3.1. Pocket Rogues also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 37%). Mini DAYZ 2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Pocket Rogues sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Mini DAYZ 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Rogues holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Pocket Rogues's written reviews are positive against 37% of Mini DAYZ 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Rogues ships an update every 5 weeks, Mini DAYZ 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pocket Rogues versus Mini DAYZ 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket RoguesMini DAYZ 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1K ratings) — better3.1 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better36.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1K1.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB957 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAlexej LeonydovBohemia Interactive a.s.

Customer experience

Pocket Rogues

All ratings1,013 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative16.4%

Mini DAYZ 2

All ratings1,547 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative39.8%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral15.5%
Negative47.9%

User reviews

Pocket Rogues

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Mini DAYZ 2

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Improved combat system
  • 👍 Engaging base building mechanics
  • 🔒 Persistent character progression
  • 🎨 Visually appealing art style

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • ⏱️ Excessive wait times and timers
  • 💰 Pay-to-progress monetization model
  • 🔍 Lack of open-world exploration

Bugs and requests

Pocket Rogues

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Keeps crashing

Requested features

7 requests
  • Bring Ultimate back. Ill pay extra if I have to!
  • we need Chinese
  • New levels, classes, pets, bosses, equipment
  • Multiplayer
  • Sandbox mode
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  • Customize characters
  • Modern prison mode

Mini DAYZ 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to upgrade base buildings
  • Inconsistent loot distribution
  • Unreliable multiplayer matchmaking
  • Sudden loss of player progress

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline single-player mode
  • Multiplayer co-op and PvP
  • More weapon and item variety
  • Deeper character customization
  • Expanded base building options

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pocket Rogues

One-time5
  • PocketRogues - Handful of Gems$1.99
  • PocketRogues - Bag of Gems$4.99
  • PocketRogues - Chest of Gems$11.99
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  • PocketRogues-Treasure of Gems$24.99
  • Pocket Rogues-Mountain of Gems$49.99
8 purchases

Mini DAYZ 2

One-time8
  • Fuel can$1.99
  • Sheriff Starter Pack$1.99
  • Mechanic Starter Pack$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Mad Doc Starter Pack$1.99
  • Wastelander Starter Pack$1.99
  • Drop of Fuel$4.99
  • Tank of Fuel$9.99
  • Sea of Fuel$19.99

Questions

Is Pocket Rogues free?
Pocket Rogues is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini DAYZ 2 free?
Mini DAYZ 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Rogues or Mini DAYZ 2?
Pocket Rogues is rated higher. Pocket Rogues averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Mini DAYZ 2 averages 3.1 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Pocket Rogues or Mini DAYZ 2 have ads?
Neither Pocket Rogues nor Mini DAYZ 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Rogues or Mini DAYZ 2?
Pocket Rogues ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mini DAYZ 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Rogues was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mini DAYZ 2 on November 3, 2026.

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