# Brogue vs Tap Wizard Realms

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.

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 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brogue | Tap Wizard Realms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brogue/id613921309/reviews) | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-wizard-realms/id6757723385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 426 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seth Howard](https://appshunter.io/developer/613921315) | [TopCog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/936969300) |

## 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


### Tap Wizard Realms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-wizard-realms/id6757723385)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Chapter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dreamcatcher | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Jar | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Chapter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Sack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Cart | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Chest | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brogue free?

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

### Is Tap Wizard Realms free?

Tap Wizard Realms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brogue or Tap Wizard Realms?

Tap Wizard Realms is rated higher. Brogue averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Tap Wizard Realms averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Brogue or Tap Wizard Realms have ads?

Tap Wizard Realms shows ads; Brogue does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brogue or Tap Wizard Realms?

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, and Tap Wizard Realms weekly. Most recently, Brogue was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tap Wizard Realms on October 6, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*