# Brogue vs Return to Pixhell

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brogue at 94% against Return to Pixhell's 14%. Brogue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Return to Pixhell's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Return to Pixhell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brogue asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brogue | Return to Pixhell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brogue/id613921309/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **76** | — |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seth Howard](https://appshunter.io/developer/613921315) | [Martin Lepic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803687064) |

## 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


### Return to Pixhell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-pixhell/id6754703971)

Descend into a cursed world in this 2D roguelike action game. Survive endless hordes, defeat bosses, and manage your fear in a dark, oppressive atmosphere. Master strict movement mechanics and build powerful characters to climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Strict 4-way movement combat, Explore Forest, Caves, and Hell, Fear system and light mechanics, Character selection (Mage, Reaper, Aura, Bard), Item collection and build creation, Leaderboards for competition

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brogue free?

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

### Is Return to Pixhell free?

Return to Pixhell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Brogue or Return to Pixhell have ads?

Neither Brogue nor Return to Pixhell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brogue or Return to Pixhell?

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, and Return to Pixhell every 4 days. Most recently, Brogue was updated on October 7, 2026 and Return to Pixhell on October 7, 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.*