Comparison

Gradient Game vs Rogue Words

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

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About

Gradient Game

Test your color perception by matching gradients using RGB, HSB, or CMYK sliders. Offers casual, timed, and mesh modes with scoring to track your accuracy. Play on your iPhone or Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Color gradient matching
  • RGB, HSB, CMYK sliders
  • Casual, Descent, and Mesh modes
  • Timed and untimed gameplay
  • Scoring and comparison
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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A target gradient. A set of colour sliders. One number out of 100 that tells you how close you got. Descent is a quiet test of colour perception. You read a gradient, move RGB, HSB or CMYK sliders until yours matches, and see the two side by side with a score. Nothing else on the canvas but colour. CASUAL Untimed matching with no pressure. Pick RGB, HSB or CMYK and take as long as you like. DESCENT Timed levels that tighten as you go. Each level gives you less time and demands a higher score. Your best level is recorded. MESH Drag the points of a 3x3 mesh to rebuild a multi-point mesh gradient. Harder than it looks, and strangely calming. SCORING Every round ends with a score out of 100 and a direct comparison of the target against yours, so you learn where your eye drifts: too warm, too dark, too much cyan. DESIGN Version 4.3 is a ground-up redesign. Pure white and ink, with colour reserved entirely for the gradients themselves. Liquid Glass controls on iOS 26, full light and dark mode, and alternate app icons. FREE AND PRO Free plays in every mode, refreshed each day. Descent Pro is a one-time purchase that removes the limits for good, with an optional tip jar if you want to support development. No subscription, no ads, no account. APPLE WATCH Play Casual and Descent in RGB and HSB on your wrist. Turn the Digital Crown to set each channel. Free tries, your best level and Pro carry over from your iPhone. WHAT'S NEW IN 4.3 A complete redesign in white and ink with Liquid Glass chrome on iOS 26. Mesh mode rebuilt to match the new look. Home cards now preview the exact gradient you are about to play. Redesigned Settings, Tip Jar and App Icons. Made by indie developer Rudrank Riyam. Formerly Gradient Game. Open a gradient and see how close you get.

About

Rogue Words

This word game blends classic word puzzle mechanics with roguelike strategy. Craft words to score points, collect power-ups, and overcome dynamic challenges across multiple levels. Adapt to unique playstyles and unlock abilities for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Craft words for points
  • Collect boons and potions
  • Survive 10+ intense levels
  • 12 unique Aspects to choose from
  • Unlock powerful upgrades
  • Risk & reward challenges
  • Over 100 boons and potions
Features
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Unleash Your Vocabulary in the Ultimate Roguelike Word Game! Dive into the excitement of Rogue Words, where the classic fun of word games meets the unpredictable thrill of roguelike strategy! Test your skills, adapt to ever-changing challenges, and see how far your words can take you. 【 How to Play 】 • Craft words to score points and overcome unique challenges. • Collect and wield powerful boons and potions to shift the odds in your favor! • Survive 10 intense levels to claim Supreme Victory—or push beyond level 10 to see how far your mastery can go! 【 Key Features 】 • Dynamic Playstyles: Choose from 12 unique Aspects, each altering the game rules in both helpful and challenging ways. • Powerful Upgrades: Unlock abilities that let you upgrade tiles, earn bonuses, and discover dominant combos. • Risk & Reward Challenges: Take on special challenges to raise the stakes and earn greater rewards. • Roguelike Depth: Explore limitless possibilities with over 100 boons and potions for endlessly unique runs. • Daily Challenges offer unique rules and play styles to keep you on your toes. Whether you're a fan of word puzzles, strategy games, or fresh twists on beloved classics, Rogue Words has something for you.

Screenshots

Gradient Game4 screens
Rogue Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rogue Words at none against Gradient Game's 4. Rogue Words also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 71) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Gradient Game sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Rogue Words asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rogue Words holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rogue Words has 1.7K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 96% and 95% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradient Game ships an update every 10 days, Rogue Words fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gradient Game versus Rogue Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradient GameRogue Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (71 ratings)4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews — better95.2% of reviews
Number of ratings711.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRudrank RiyamBrian Lipkowitz

Customer experience

Gradient Game

All ratings71 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%

Rogue Words

All ratings1,651 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews692 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.7%

Bugs and requests

Gradient Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rogue Words

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crash on launch
  • Toggling vibrations doesn't disable haptics
  • Boon icon background too tall and off-screen

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Background music and wallpaper
  • More varied sound effects
  • Mines on the board
  • Other extra features
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  • Tipping/donation system

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Gradient Game

One-time4
  • Love for Coffee$0.99
  • Love for Lasagne$2.99
  • Love for Pizza$4.99
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  • Gradient Pro$4.99
None

Rogue Words

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradient Game free?
Gradient Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rogue Words free?
Rogue Words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gradient Game or Rogue Words?
Rogue Words is rated higher. Gradient Game averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Rogue Words averages 4.9 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Gradient Game or Rogue Words have ads?
Neither Gradient Game nor Rogue Words shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradient Game or Rogue Words?
Gradient Game ships an update every 10 days, and Rogue Words fortnightly. Most recently, Gradient Game was updated on November 5, 2026 and Rogue Words on November 4, 2026.

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