# Brogue vs Dungeon Merge!

The clearest difference is price: Brogue at Free against Dungeon Merge!'s $2.99. Brogue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (77 vs 2). Dungeon Merge!'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Brogue is free to download; Dungeon Merge! costs $2.99 up front. Dungeon Merge! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Brogue asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dungeon Merge! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brogue has 77 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Brogue's written reviews are positive against 74% of Dungeon Merge!'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, Dungeon Merge! every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brogue | Dungeon Merge! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brogue/id613921309/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-merge/id6759970821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 74.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 28 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seth Howard](https://appshunter.io/developer/613921315) | [Brilbox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882022892) |

## 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


### Dungeon Merge!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-merge/id6759970821)

Embark on a turn-based deckbuilding roguelite adventure where each playthrough offers unique heroes, skill cards, and relics. Strategize your way through procedurally generated dungeons, facing diverse enemies and challenging bosses. Customize your difficulty and compete in weekly challenges for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Turn-based deckbuilding roguelite gameplay, Unique heroes with distinct playstyles, Diverse skill cards for strategic combinations, Powerful relics that alter gameplay, Challenging enemies and bosses, Customizable difficulty with Seal System, Weekly Challenge Mode with leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 700 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 16 Base Heroes Unlock Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brogue free?

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

### Is Dungeon Merge! free?

Dungeon Merge! costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brogue or Dungeon Merge!?

Dungeon Merge! is rated higher. Brogue averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Dungeon Merge! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Brogue or Dungeon Merge! have ads?

Neither Brogue nor Dungeon Merge! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brogue or Dungeon Merge!?

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, and Dungeon Merge! every 3 days. Most recently, Brogue was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dungeon Merge! on November 5, 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.*