Comparison

Bivouac vs Almost Dr

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

Head to head
About

Bivouac

This augmented reality strategy game turns your neighborhood into a tactical battlefield. Claim territory, build supply lines by moving through real space, and conquer areas by strategically placing forts and outposts. Engage in fast-paced matches with multiple game modes and win conditions.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality territory warfare
  • Physical movement for gameplay
  • Deck-building strategy
  • Build forts and outposts
  • Supply line network building
  • Multiple game modes
  • Competitive multiplayer
Features
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BIVOUAC: Real-World Territory Warfare Don't just touch grass; own it! Transform your neighborhood into a tactical battlefield. Bivouac is an AR strategy game where physical movement meets deck-building depth—no couch required. YOUR PARK IS THE BATTLEFIELD Drop forts around you. Extend supply lines by moving through real space. Build outposts and artillery to dominate territory. Every meter you walk strengthens your position—or exposes your weakness. SUPPLY LINES = VICTORY Territory isn't about buildings—it's about networks. Connect structures to create supply lines that score points and sustain your forces. But beware: destroy an enemy's fort and watch their entire chain collapse in 30 seconds of cascading destruction. TACTICAL DEPTH, FAST MATCHES Multiple game modes with different constraints to test your tactical abilities and your endurance. Multiple win conditions mean you have to stay on your toes to win! FREE TO DOMINATE Standard game comes free for everyone. Subscriptions unlock additional game modes and features for you and your opponent! STRATEGY THAT MOVES YOU Whether you're a board game tactician or mobile gaming enthusiast, Bivouac delivers something different: competitive strategy that gets you off the couch and into the world. Built for parks, playgrounds, and parking lots. Designed for players who think while they move. Requires iOS 18.6 or greater. GameCenter account required for multiplayer. Best played outdoors with a good cellular connection. This app uses Apple's standard App Store end user license agreement (EULA), which can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Almost Dr

Features
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Finish your PhD, you're Almost Dr. ALMOST DR is a turn-based d20 roguelite where your enemies aren't dragons: they're every anxiety that stands between you and "Doctor." Roll the dice, build a broken loadout, and beat your demons. Compete on leaderboards including 'highest hit' and 'most healing done', and see the loadouts others use to set records! ==== ROLL THE D20 ==== Real tabletop combat. Every attack is a d20 roll — from fumbles to natural-20 crits. Read each boss's intent and raise your Shield before they attack you. Luck gets you in the door; strategy gets you the degree. === FACE 25 BOSSES === Face the Burnout Beast, outwit the Comparison Trap, survive Final Chapter Dread, and stare down THE DEFENSE. Each of 25 hand-crafted bosses is themed on a genuine PhD terror — learn their patterns and turn your worst fears into loot. === BUILD A UNIQUE LOADOUT === • 8 classes — from The Eternal Candidate to The Caffeinated Postdoc, each with its own playstyle • 5 supervisors who reshape your whole run • 76 items and 35 relics to draft, stack, and combo • FUSE two legendaries into one cross-slot monster of an item — chase the build that shouldn't exist === EVERY RUN IS DIFFERENT === • 28 run-changing events that force real decisions • 8 academic seasons rewrite the rules for entirely different run experiences • Rest, shop, upgrade your items, and gather potions • Every PhD goes off the rails differently === GO ENDLESS === Cleared the run? Descend into ENDLESS where bosses escalate stacked with elite modifiers. How deep can you go before burnout wins? === EARN INSIGHT, UNLOCK EVERYTHING === Every run earns Insight. Spend it to unlock new classes and supervisors, crack open item cases, and grow your arsenal run after run. Retro CRT visuals. Pixel-pink terminal vibes... The existential dread of academia made fun: you're Almost Dr.

Screenshots

Bivouac4 screens
Almost Dr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Almost Dr at none against Bivouac's 3. Almost Dr also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Bivouac sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Almost Dr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bivouac ships an update monthly, Almost Dr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Bivouac versus Almost Dr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBivouacAlmost Dr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB93 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperBenjamin CarrollRuben Knehans

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bivouac

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$0.297 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
None

Almost Dr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bivouac free?
Bivouac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Almost Dr free?
Almost Dr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bivouac or Almost Dr have ads?
Neither Bivouac nor Almost Dr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bivouac or Almost Dr?
Bivouac ships an update monthly, and Almost Dr every 3 days. Most recently, Bivouac was updated on October 30, 2026 and Almost Dr on October 28, 2026.

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