Comparison

Tilt to Live vs ScourgeBringer

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

Head to head
About

Tilt to Live

Control your destiny by tilting your device to dodge incoming projectiles and survive waves of enemies. Unleash powerful weapons and tackle various game modes and challenges. Compete for high scores and enjoy cooperative gameplay.

Highlights
  • Fast, frantic action
  • Responsive tilt controls
  • Multiple exciting gametypes
  • Unlockable super-weapons
  • Award challenges
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Co-op gameplay
Features
Currently charting
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** The 2010 Game of the Year – AppAdvice.com **
 A 2010 Best App Ever Award Winner
 A 2010 Staff Favorite – TouchArcade.com 
A 2010 Top App of the Year – AppAddict.net 
A Top 100 App of 2010 – theAppEra.com Features: • Fast, Frantic Action • Responsive Tilt Controls • Pick-Up & Play • 4 Exciting Gametypes! • 6 Unlockable Super-Weapons • 46 Award Challenges • Retina Display Compatible • Game Center Leaderboards • Game Center Online & Offline co-op gameplay (via Viva la Turret Expansion) • Post Your Highscores on Twitter & Facebook Would you enjoy unleashing a screaming flock of heat-seeking cluster missiles? A flash-freezing blast of glacial ice? Or transforming into a buzz saw of razor-sharp spikes? Then you’re in luck. That stuff is in this game. Help yourself to a variety of unique gametypes, unlockable weapons, and diabolical award challenges. No buttons or thumbsticks to fumble around with, just tilt. Tilt for your life.

About

ScourgeBringer

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
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets

Screenshots

Tilt to Live4 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScourgeBringer at 4.8 against Tilt to Live's 3.5. ScourgeBringer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Tilt to Live's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence 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

Tilt to Live costs $2.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Tilt to Live sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScourgeBringer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScourgeBringer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 297 and 488 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Tilt to Live's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tilt to Live ships an update every 3 months, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tilt to Live versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTilt to LiveScourgeBringer
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating3.5 (297 ratings)4.8 (488 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews69.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings297488 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB153 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperOne Man LeftPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Tilt to Live

All ratings290 ratings
Positive61.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative36.2%
Written reviews463 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative33.0%

ScourgeBringer

All ratings485 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral15.9%
Negative14.5%

User reviews

Tilt to Live

From 297 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth controls
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Unique concept
  • 🎨 Great visuals and soundtrack
  • 🕹️ Precise tilt controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues on newer devices
  • 🐛 Graphical glitches and bugs
  • 🕹️ Tilt controls can be finicky
  • 🕰️ Game no longer supported or updated

ScourgeBringer

From 488 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Tilt to Live

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scrambled/broken graphics on some devices
  • Game crashes on launch for some users
  • Tilt controls not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update to support latest iOS versions
  • Add new game modes and challenges
  • Improve compatibility across devices
  • Provide option to disable auto-rotate

ScourgeBringer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
  • Touch controls cause accidental dashes
  • Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
  • Game won't load or launch on some devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • More endgame content and new zones
  • Additional enemies and bosses
  • More store items and healing methods
  • Better balance for early game resources
  • Option to play personal music during gameplay
  • Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
  • Right-side dash option for touch controls

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tilt to Live

One-time1
  • Viva la Turret Expansion$0.99
None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tilt to Live free?
Tilt to Live costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tilt to Live or ScourgeBringer?
ScourgeBringer is rated higher. Tilt to Live averages 3.5 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 488 ratings.
Do Tilt to Live or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; Tilt to Live does not.
Which is updated more often, Tilt to Live or ScourgeBringer?
Tilt to Live ships an update every 3 months, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Tilt to Live was updated on October 29, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on October 27, 2026.

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