Brogue vs Tap Wizard Realms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brogue
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.
- 26-level dungeon crawl
- Strategic depth
- Smooth learning curve
- ASCII/Unicode display
- High fantasy theme
- Permadeath gameplay
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Countless adventurers before you have descended this torch-lit staircase, seeking the promised riches below. As you reach the bottom and step into the wide cavern, the doors behind you seal with a powerful magic... Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom! Brogue is a single-player strategy game set in the halls of a mysterious and randomly-generated dungeon. The objective is simple enough -- retrieve the fabled Amulet of Yendor from the 26th level -- but the dungeon is riddled with danger. Horrifying creatures and devious, trap-ridden terrain await. Yet it is also riddled with weapons, potions, and artifacts of forgotten power. Survival demands strength and cunning in equal measure as you descend, making the most of what the dungeon gives you. You will make sacrifices, narrow escapes, and maybe even some friends along the way -- but will you be one of the lucky few to return alive?" This app offers: Brogue Classic - Brian Walker's original vision and where it all started. Brogue CE - A community effort that fixes bugs and crashes and focuses on QoL. Brogue SE - A new variant by yours truly with original items, monsters, and mechanics "...on the iPad, Brogue is an even more incredible feat than it is on the Mac: there aren’t a lot of roguelikes that can jump from a keyboard to a touch-based interface without coming off worse for wear. It’s every bit as good on the iPad as it is on the Mac." - Cult of Mac "[...] it manages to make use of its ASCII visuals to create some truly impressive-looking environments [...] it’s high fantasy to the core; filled with kobolds, goblins, wands, spell scrolls, and more." - 148Apps "It's a bit weird and clunky, but yeah, it's still Brogue" - Roguelike Radio
Tap Wizard Realms
This idle RPG lets your wizard automatically cast spells and battle monsters, even when you're away. Upgrade your mage, collect spells, and explore unique locations with a roguelite twist. Master strategic spell combinations and permanent upgrades for endless progression.
- Automatic spellcasting and combat
- Collect 42 unique spells
- Strategic spell grid synergies
- Roguelite glyph system
- Endless prestige upgrades
- Explore 60+ locations
- AFK rewards and progression
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Tap Wizard is back in this latest installment! Your wizard casts magic and battles monsters automatically, even while you're AFK. Tap to upgrade your mage, collect 42 unique spells, and grind through an endless incremental quest! This is an incremental game with layers of prestige. Discover the Chrono Engine and "Awaken" to gain Time Crystals, unlocking massive permanent upgrades. Within each run, discover powerful Glyphs that give your magic runs a roguelite feel, ensuring no two runs are the same! Your goal? Collect all 42 spells, master the magic of the glyphs, and battle through 60 unique locations in this endless Idle RPG. GAME FEATURES STRATEGIC SPELL GRID & ENEMY ARCHETYPES • This isn't just a basic idle game: arrange your magic spells on the Spell Grid to create powerful, custom synergies. • Face enemies with unique Archetypes (like Armored, Shielded, or Enchanted) that require you to adapt your loadout and exploit their weaknesses. True RPG strategy! ROGUE-LITE GLYPH SYSTEM • Discover and slot magical Glyphs within each run to alter your spells. • Give your magic a roguelite feel: employ Glyphs strategically to alter your spells mid-run! LAYERS OF ENDLESS UPGRADES (PRESTIGE) • A true incremental game with multiple prestige systems! • Chrono Engine: "Awaken" (Prestige) to get permanent, global upgrades to your Damage, Health, Gold, and XP. • The Alchemist: Farm and craft 15 unique Reagents (Fire, Ice, Lightning) to fuel your spell rank-ups. TRUE IDLE RPG GAMEPLAY • Your wizard casts magic and auto-battles 24/7. • Watch the auto-battle, or step away and reap the AFK rewards. • Earn gold, loot, and experience even while you're offline. EXPLORE 60+ LOCATIONS • Battle through 10 unique Chapters filled with 60 locations, each with unique enemies and monsters. • Defeat powerful Bosses and Guardians to clear Chapters and earn better rewards. • Complete Daily, Weekly, and Season Quests. COMPETE & CLIMB • Climb the Leaderboards to prove you're the most powerful wizard. • Compete in Daily Challenges to demonstrate your mastery of the game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brogue at none against Tap Wizard Realms's 10. Brogue also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 80%). Tap Wizard Realms's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Tap Wizard Realms sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Brogue asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tap Wizard Realms holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Brogue's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tap Wizard Realms's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Brogue ships an update every 4 days, Tap Wizard Realms weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brogue | Tap Wizard Realms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (76 ratings) | 4.9 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 426 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Seth Howard | TopCog LLC |
Customer experience
Brogue
Tap Wizard Realms
In-app purchases
Brogue
No in-app purchases
Tap Wizard Realms
- Small Chapter Bundle$1.99
- Season Pass$4.99
- Gem Pile$4.99
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- Chapter Bundle$4.99
- Dreamcatcher$9.99
- Gem Jar$9.99
- Large Chapter Bundle$9.99
- Gem Sack$19.99
- Gem Cart$49.99
- Gem Chest$99.99
Questions
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