Comparison

JackQuest vs ScourgeBringer

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

Head to head
About

JackQuest

Embark on an adventure to rescue your kidnapped love by exploring underground caverns and a mysterious castle. Solve puzzles, battle monsters, and acquire powerful weapons and upgrades to defeat formidable bosses and ancient evils.

Highlights
  • Explore underground caverns and a mysterious castle
  • Solve environmental puzzles
  • Collect weapons and power-ups
  • Battle subterranean foes and bosses
  • Acquire upgrades and special abilities
  • Face new enemies and challenges in Dracula's castle
Features
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One fateful night, when young Jack takes the beautiful Nara for a walk in the woods, his love is kidnapped by the villainous orc Korg. Forced to mount a rescue, Jack plunges into Korg’s underground base, where he happens upon a strange blade that becomes an unlikely ally. In JackQuest, players will explore the cavernous depths of Korg’s slime-ridden, labyrinthine lair. There, they will solve environmental puzzles, discover power-ups, collect weapons, and challenge subterranean foes, including massive bosses. Acquire many useful upgrades and power-ups by purchasing them from strategically placed merchants. You'll want to spend your coins wisely and save for more expensive items that can prove to be life savers later on. Gain many powerful weapons such as swords, bow and arrows, and jumping boots. Learn special abilities including wall jumping, lightning speed boosts and using magic crystal power to perform a devastating winding windmill attack! --- UPDATE! NEW CONTENT! A mysterious castle, dark creatures threaten our hero again, this time he will prevent the ancient one from destroying everything he knows. To defeat this terrible villain, Jack will again count on the help of his sword. Enter Dracula's castle, face zombies, ghosts and other terrible creatures. Fight against new bosses and acquire unique artifacts that will help you in the final confrontation, in a place that can be a real maze. Discover a new weapon that will help you break new ground into this terrible villain's quarters. The time has come to end this evil.

About

ScourgeBringer

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
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets

Screenshots

JackQuest4 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScourgeBringer at 70% against JackQuest's 30%. ScourgeBringer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (485 vs 39). JackQuest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On in-app purchases and device support 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

JackQuest costs $1.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScourgeBringer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScourgeBringer has 485 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of JackQuest's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JackQuest ships an update every 5 days, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
JackQuest versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJackQuestScourgeBringer
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.3 (39 ratings)4.8 (485 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews69.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39485 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB153 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperCrescent Moon Games LLCPlug In Digital

Customer experience

JackQuest

All ratings39 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral26.1%
Negative43.5%

ScourgeBringer

All ratings485 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral15.9%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

JackQuest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ScourgeBringer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
  • Touch controls cause accidental dashes
  • Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
  • Game won't load or launch on some devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • More endgame content and new zones
  • Additional enemies and bosses
  • More store items and healing methods
  • Better balance for early game resources
  • Option to play personal music during gameplay
  • Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
  • Right-side dash option for touch controls

In-app purchases

None

JackQuest

No in-app purchases

None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JackQuest free?
JackQuest costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JackQuest or ScourgeBringer?
ScourgeBringer is rated higher. JackQuest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 485 ratings.
Do JackQuest or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; JackQuest does not.
Which is updated more often, JackQuest or ScourgeBringer?
JackQuest ships an update every 5 days, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, JackQuest was updated on July 11, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on October 1, 2026.

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