# Ballistic SE vs Pocket Rogues

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ballistic SE at none against Pocket Rogues's 5. Ballistic SE also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Pocket Rogues's advantage is ratings volume (699 vs 64) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Ballistic SE costs $2.99 and Pocket Rogues $2.99 up front. Pocket Rogues sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Ballistic SE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ballistic SE against 4.7 for Pocket Rogues. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Rogues has 699 ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Ballistic SE's written reviews are positive against 80% of Pocket Rogues's.

Ballistic SE ships an update every 6 weeks, Pocket Rogues every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ballistic SE | Pocket Rogues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-se/id508574596/reviews)** | [4.7 (699 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-rogues-ultimate/id1316150324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **699** |
| Positive reviews | **96.3% of reviews** | 80.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 82 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Radiangames](https://appshunter.io/developer/499624086) | [Alexej Leonydov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316150323) |

## What reviewers say

### Ballistic SE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-se/id508574596)

Experience intense arena-style twin-stick shooting with endless waves of enemies. Engage in five challenging game modes. Optimized for modern devices and supports iOS 13 gamepads.

**Highlights:** Arena-style twin-stick shooter, Infinite enemy waves, Five intense challenges, iOS 13 gamepad support, Full-resolution on newer devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and colorful graphics
- 🎯 Responsive and precise controls
- 🏆 Excellent twin-stick shooter mechanics
- ⚡ Fast-paced and intense action

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📦 Limited enemy variety and formations
- 🗺️ Limited arena/level variety
- 🔊 Repetitive music tracks
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models
- 🎮 Touch screen control limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Sound effects mute when playing music from iPod app
- Incompatible with newer iPhone models (XR and later)
- Auto-aim/homing can be overpowered when maxed out

**Requested features**

- 64-bit support for newer iOS versions
- Compatibility update for iPhone XR and newer models
- 3D Touch implementation for rapid fire
- Right-half screen aiming controls
- More level/arena variety


### Pocket Rogues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-rogues-ultimate/id1316150324)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Role Playing, #81 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in real-time combat, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and upgrade your guild fortress. Choose from diverse hero classes, each with unique skills and progression paths. Uncover secrets and face powerful bosses in this challenging Action-RPG roguelike.

**Highlights:** Real-time action combat, Diverse hero classes, Procedurally generated dungeons, Guild fortress upgrades, Unique locations and enemies, Regular updates

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Treasure of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🕹️ Satisfying combat and progression
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs causing lost progress
- 🔁 Repetitive dungeon layouts
- 🔒 Lack of cloud save sync
- 🎮 Suboptimal controls
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and descriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Archer attack speed bug
- Wizard heal skill inconsistency
- Porcupine pet visual glitch
- Stuck on loading screen
- Disappearing equipped gear

**Requested features**

- More character classes and abilities
- Expanded dungeon variety
- Multiplayer co-op mode
- Ability to reset skills/attributes
- Shared pet progression across characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ballistic SE free?

Ballistic SE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pocket Rogues free?

Pocket Rogues costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ballistic SE or Pocket Rogues?

Ballistic SE is rated higher. Ballistic SE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Pocket Rogues averages 4.7 from 699 ratings.

### Do Ballistic SE or Pocket Rogues have ads?

Neither Ballistic SE nor Pocket Rogues shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ballistic SE or Pocket Rogues?

Ballistic SE ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pocket Rogues every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ballistic SE was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pocket Rogues on November 2, 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.*