Comparison

Interloper vs ScourgeBringer

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

Head to head
About

Interloper

Experience intense space combat with a six-degrees-of-freedom flight simulator. Engage in fast-paced missions, customize your fighter with various load-outs, and build your arsenal with salvaged gear. Play solo or with elite squadrons.

Highlights
  • Six degrees of freedom flight
  • MFi controller support
  • Intense haptics
  • Fast-paced missions
  • Fighter customization
  • Salvaged gear and arsenal building
  • Squadron support
Features
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*The* space flight combat simulator, designed for iOS, developed by Anchorite. FLY like you've never flown before on iPhone and iPad with a full six degrees of freedom. Play it your way in either portrait or landscape. TAKE HOLD with full support for MFi controllers or get up close and personal to be immersed with intense haptics and on-screen controls. DEFEND your people against the oppressive COMMONWEALTH. ENGAGE in a selection of fast-paced missions and beautiful environments. IGNORE THE ODDS and go toe to toe with swarms of fighters, frigates armed to the teeth or hulking capital ships. DON'T GO IN ALONE, bring your own elite fighter squadrons. CUSTOMISE your fighter with an array of load-out options. BALANCE your choice of weapons, utilities and wingmen. Experiment with new equipment or get comfortable with favourites. BUILD UP your arsenal with salvage from each successful run. EQUIP potent salvaged items to take on the heavily armed COMMONWEALTH fleets. KEEP YOUR COOL and you'll make it out alive. Getting wiped out means giving up on your current gear and loot. BAIL OUT early if things are looking tough and live to fight another day.

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

Interloper4 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interloper at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Interloper also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and price ($1.99 vs $5.99). ScourgeBringer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Interloper 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 534 and 490 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Interloper's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interloper ships an update fortnightly, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Interloper versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterloperScourgeBringer
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.5 (534 ratings)4.8 (490 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.8% of reviews69.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings534 — better490
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB153 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMathew PurchasePlug In Digital

Customer experience

Interloper

All ratings533 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive66.8%
Neutral12.9%
Negative20.3%

ScourgeBringer

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

User reviews

Interloper

From 534 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent gameplay and controls
  • 🚀 Immersive space combat experience
  • 🚀 Satisfying weapon feedback
  • 👍 Unique and appealing visual style
  • 👍 Good value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Progression and save issues
  • 🔋 Overheating and battery drain on some devices
  • 🔒 Unresponsive or confusing UI controls
  • 🔒 Difficulty balancing and progression

ScourgeBringer

From 490 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
  • ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
  • 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
  • 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
  • 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
  • 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
  • ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
  • 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
  • ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility

Bugs and requests

Interloper

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tutorial not functioning properly
  • Weapons not firing correctly
  • Missions getting stuck or not completing
  • Inconsistent save and progression tracking
  • UI elements overlapping or disappearing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Expanded mission and level variety
  • Pilot and ship customization options
  • Clearer progression and reward systems
  • Performance optimizations for older devices

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

Interloper

No in-app purchases

None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interloper free?
Interloper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interloper or ScourgeBringer?
ScourgeBringer is rated higher. Interloper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 490 ratings.
Do Interloper or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; Interloper does not.
Which is updated more often, Interloper or ScourgeBringer?
Interloper ships an update fortnightly, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Interloper was updated on November 2, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on October 29, 2026.

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