# PocketCrawler vs Endless Wander

The clearest difference is rating: Endless Wander at 4.8 against PocketCrawler's 3.8. Endless Wander also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 11). PocketCrawler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketCrawler sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Endless Wander sells 29 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Endless Wander holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endless Wander has 3.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of PocketCrawler's written reviews are positive against 78% of Endless Wander's.

PocketCrawler ships an update every 24 months, Endless Wander every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketCrawler | Endless Wander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketcrawler/id1362396788/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-wander-roguelike-rpg/id6473157705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 519 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yoku Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078480151) | [First Pick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603717785) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketCrawler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketcrawler/id1362396788)

Engage in a wave-based battle system where enemies possess unique skills you can acquire. Manage your equipment and skills through a simple inventory. Earn idle rewards even when the app is in the background and complete all missions.

**Highlights:** Idle rewards in background, Acquire unique enemy skills, Simple inventory system, Wave-based battle system, Mission accomplishment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| 840 crystals | $7.99 | one-time |
| 4400 crystals | $39.99 | one-time |
| 10000 crystals | $79.99 | one-time |


### Endless Wander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-wander-roguelike-rpg/id6473157705)

Embark on an offline roguelike RPG adventure in a charming pixel art world. Combine weapon abilities and magical runes to create unique builds, unlock characters, and battle fierce enemies in challenging real-time combat. Explore handcrafted environments with a dynamic soundtrack, offering infinite replayability.

**Highlights:** Offline roguelike RPG gameplay, Combine weapon abilities and runes, Unlock and upgrade unique characters, Challenging real-time action combat, Stunning pixel art visuals, Infinite replayability

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small amount of crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 1 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice's pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boosted revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 2 pack | $1.69 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 pack | $2.69 | one-time |
| Wanderer's pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| A bundle of crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Pass season 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Pass season 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly crystals pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 1 pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Veteran's pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Pass season 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Archi | $6.99 | one-time |
| Liora | $6.99 | one-time |
| Daily pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| A bunch of crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad removal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Liora Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Archi Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Elione Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Snyde Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Daily pack 4 | $10.99 | one-time |
| A big amount of crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Daily pack 6 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant pixel art
- 🎵 Great soundtrack
- 👍 Fair monetization
- 🕹️ Engaging combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and performance issues
- 🔍 Limited content
- 🔒 Locked characters behind paywall
- 🔀 Lack of randomization in higher levels
- 🤖 Repetitive enemy and boss encounters

**Reported bugs**

- Projectile abilities not working
- Freezing and frame drops during boss fights
- Soft locks after defeating bosses
- Audio issues and distortion

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- More playable characters
- Expanded story and endgame content
- Customizable controls
- Randomized level generation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketCrawler free?

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

### Is Endless Wander free?

Endless Wander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PocketCrawler or Endless Wander?

Endless Wander is rated higher. PocketCrawler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Endless Wander averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do PocketCrawler or Endless Wander have ads?

Endless Wander shows ads; PocketCrawler does not.

### Which is updated more often, PocketCrawler or Endless Wander?

PocketCrawler ships an update every 24 months, and Endless Wander every 4 days. Most recently, PocketCrawler was updated on October 25, 2026 and Endless Wander on October 25, 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.*