# Brogue vs Ruin Apocalypse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brogue at none against Ruin Apocalypse's 10. Brogue also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 75%). Ruin Apocalypse's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ruin Apocalypse sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Brogue asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Brogue against 4.6 for Ruin Apocalypse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Brogue's written reviews are positive against 75% of Ruin Apocalypse's.

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, Ruin Apocalypse every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brogue | Ruin Apocalypse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brogue/id613921309/reviews) | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruin-apocalypse/id6754005880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seth Howard](https://appshunter.io/developer/613921315) | [Jerry Nutter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846257844) |

## 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


### Ruin Apocalypse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruin-apocalypse/id6754005880)

Engage in strategic combat and resource management in a post-apocalyptic world. Scavenge for items, build your arsenal, and compete with other survivors for dominance. Regular updates and events keep the gameplay fresh.

**Highlights:** Scavenge for random items, Equip up to 6 items, Strategic combat system, Item research and quality system, Craft assembled gear, Global leaderboards and competitions, Player trading and messaging

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Quest | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Quest | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Midas Rag | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hostile Hunter Kit | $8.99 | one-time |
| Midas Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Scavenge Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Founder's Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brogue free?

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

### Is Ruin Apocalypse free?

Ruin Apocalypse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brogue or Ruin Apocalypse?

Ruin Apocalypse is rated higher. Brogue averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Ruin Apocalypse averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Brogue or Ruin Apocalypse have ads?

Neither Brogue nor Ruin Apocalypse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brogue or Ruin Apocalypse?

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, and Ruin Apocalypse every 3 months. Most recently, Brogue was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ruin Apocalypse on October 30, 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.*