# Pocket Rogues vs Pixel Dungeon Heroe

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Dungeon Heroe at 5.0 against Pocket Rogues's 4.5. Pixel Dungeon Heroe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Pocket Rogues's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1K vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Rogues sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Dungeon Heroe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Dungeon Heroe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Rogues has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Pocket Rogues's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Dungeon Heroe's.

Pocket Rogues ships an update every 5 weeks, Pixel Dungeon Heroe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Rogues | Pixel Dungeon Heroe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-rogues/id1330488406/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-dungeon-heroe/id1620767317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 292 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexej Leonydov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316150323) | [SPJM LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697660378) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pixel Dungeon Heroe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-dungeon-heroe/id1620767317)

This puzzle game challenges your observation skills to find hidden keys and solve level-specific mysteries. Success relies on cleverness and attention to detail rather than speed. Each stage presents unique puzzles that require careful examination to uncover the solution.

**Highlights:** Observation-based puzzles, Unique level designs, Clever problem-solving, Attention to detail required, Non-speed-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Rogues free?

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

### Is Pixel Dungeon Heroe free?

Pixel Dungeon Heroe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Rogues or Pixel Dungeon Heroe?

Pixel Dungeon Heroe is rated higher. Pocket Rogues averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Pixel Dungeon Heroe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pocket Rogues or Pixel Dungeon Heroe have ads?

Pixel Dungeon Heroe shows ads; Pocket Rogues does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Rogues or Pixel Dungeon Heroe?

Pocket Rogues ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pixel Dungeon Heroe every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket Rogues was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pixel Dungeon Heroe on October 3, 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.*