# ScourgeBringer vs Shakedown

The clearest difference is ads: Shakedown at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Shakedown also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 70%). ScourgeBringer's advantage is ratings volume (490 vs 20). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ScourgeBringer costs $5.99 and Shakedown $4.99 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 4.9 for Shakedown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScourgeBringer has 490 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of ScourgeBringer's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shakedown's.

ScourgeBringer ships an update every 2 months, Shakedown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScourgeBringer | Shakedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scourgebringer/id1552864378/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **490** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 153 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) |

## What reviewers say

### ScourgeBringer

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

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


### Shakedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561)

Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** 16-bit open world exploration, Business acquisition and management, Mission-based gameplay, Sabotage competitors, Vehicle and boat traversal, Arcade challenges and side quests

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScourgeBringer free?

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

### Is Shakedown free?

Shakedown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScourgeBringer or Shakedown?

Shakedown is rated higher. ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 490 ratings, while Shakedown averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do ScourgeBringer or Shakedown have ads?

ScourgeBringer shows ads; Shakedown does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScourgeBringer or Shakedown?

ScourgeBringer ships an update every 2 months, and Shakedown fortnightly. Most recently, ScourgeBringer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shakedown on October 28, 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.*