# Brogue vs Nethack Helper

The clearest difference is rating: Nethack Helper at 5.0 against Brogue's 4.6. Brogue's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Nethack Helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brogue has 74 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, Nethack Helper every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brogue | Nethack Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brogue/id613921309/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethack-helper/id6738018167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seth Howard](https://appshunter.io/developer/613921315) | [David Konshuh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778910231) |

## What reviewers say

### Brogue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brogue/id613921309)

Embark on a challenging 26-level dungeon crawl to find the Amulet of Yendor. Master strategic gameplay with a focus on a smooth learning curve and intuitive design within a classic ASCII/Unicode aesthetic. Experience high fantasy with a variety of creatures and magical items.

**Highlights:** 26-level dungeon crawl, Strategic depth, Smooth learning curve, ASCII/Unicode display, High fantasy theme, Permadeath gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nethack Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nethack-helper/id6738018167)

This app serves as a comprehensive toolkit for NetHack players, offering tools to master shops, spells, and character progression. It provides detailed information on items, spells, intrinsics, and includes animated solutions for puzzles. The app also features score logging and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Item identification by price, Spell success percentages, Intrinsic monitoring, Animated Sokoban puzzle solutions, Score logging and ascension tracking, Progress timeline chart, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brogue free?

Brogue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nethack Helper free?

Nethack Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brogue or Nethack Helper?

Nethack Helper is rated higher. Brogue averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Nethack Helper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brogue or Nethack Helper have ads?

Neither Brogue nor Nethack Helper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brogue or Nethack Helper?

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, and Nethack Helper every 9 days. Most recently, Brogue was updated on September 5, 2026 and Nethack Helper on September 9, 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.*