# ScourgeBringer vs Night Skate

The clearest difference is ads: Night Skate at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Night Skate also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 70%) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

ScourgeBringer costs $5.99 and Night Skate $2.99 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 — 4.8 for ScourgeBringer against 4.8 for Night Skate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 487 and 250 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of ScourgeBringer's written reviews are positive against 92% of Night Skate's.

ScourgeBringer ships an update every 2 months, Night Skate every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScourgeBringer | Night Skate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (487 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scourgebringer/id1552864378/reviews)** | [4.8 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-skate/id1567444943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **487** | 250 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **91.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #163 | **#40** |
| Size | 153 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [ODD ANIMAL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567444945) |

## What reviewers say

### ScourgeBringer

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

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Action, #176 Top Paid · Adventure (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


### Night Skate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-skate/id1567444943)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Embark on a retro skateboarding journey through an endless fantasy mixtape. Unlock new songs, vibrant color palettes, and exciting levels as you skate.

**Highlights:** Endless skateboarding gameplay, Unlockable songs, Unlockable color palettes, New levels to explore, Retro fantasy mixtape theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 🕹️ Satisfying and addictive gameplay
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🕰️ Nostalgic retro vibes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited content (levels, palettes, etc.)
- 🐛 Occasional glitches or bugs
- 🕹️ Scoring system can be frustrating at times
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Sound issues after extended playtime
- Inconsistent hit detection on obstacles

**Requested features**

- More levels and environments to explore
- Additional color palettes and music tracks to unlock
- Character/skateboard customization options
- Leaderboards or online multiplayer
- Landscape mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScourgeBringer free?

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

### Is Night Skate free?

Night Skate costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScourgeBringer or Night Skate?

ScourgeBringer is rated higher. ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Night Skate averages 4.8 from 250 ratings.

### Do ScourgeBringer or Night Skate have ads?

ScourgeBringer shows ads; Night Skate does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScourgeBringer or Night Skate?

ScourgeBringer ships an update every 2 months, and Night Skate every 5 weeks. Most recently, ScourgeBringer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Night Skate on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ScourgeBringer or Night Skate?

ScourgeBringer currently peaks at #163 in the App Store charts, and Night Skate at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*