# Madness/Endless vs ScourgeBringer

The clearest difference is ads: Madness/Endless at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Madness/Endless also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ScourgeBringer's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked) and ratings volume (485 vs 67). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Madness/Endless costs $3.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Madness/Endless against 4.8 for ScourgeBringer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScourgeBringer has 485 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Madness/Endless's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.

Madness/Endless ships an update every 3 weeks, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Madness/Endless | ScourgeBringer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madnessendless/id1489109037/reviews) | **[4.8 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scourgebringer/id1552864378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 67 | **485** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 200 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Romano](https://appshunter.io/developer/536255678) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Madness/Endless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madnessendless/id1489109037)

Experience a brutal indie stealth action game with hand-crafted pixel art. Master one-handed controls to defeat enemies with combos and items, dash through a ruined world, and uncover a dark plot. Conquer procedurally generated levels in an endless mode after experiencing two possible endings.

**Highlights:** One-handed controls, Pixel art world, Action stealth gameplay, Combo-based combat, Endless mode, Unique enemy types, Procedurally generated levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScourgeBringer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scourgebringer/id1552864378)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Adventure, #192 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Madness/Endless free?

Madness/Endless costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScourgeBringer free?

ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Madness/Endless or ScourgeBringer?

ScourgeBringer is rated higher. Madness/Endless averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 485 ratings.

### Do Madness/Endless or ScourgeBringer have ads?

ScourgeBringer shows ads; Madness/Endless does not.

### Which is updated more often, Madness/Endless or ScourgeBringer?

Madness/Endless ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Madness/Endless was updated on October 11, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on October 14, 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.*