# Brogue vs Void Drifter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brogue at none against Void Drifter's 1. Brogue also leads on ratings volume (76 vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Void Drifter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Void Drifter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brogue has 76 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Brogue's written reviews are positive against 100% of Void Drifter's.

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, Void Drifter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brogue | Void Drifter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brogue/id613921309/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/void-drifter-prospector/id6779366965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Seth Howard](https://appshunter.io/developer/613921315) | [Ukando Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/396654884) |

## 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


### Void Drifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/void-drifter-prospector/id6779366965)

Embark on a serene space mining adventure. Pilot a customizable ship through an endless asteroid field, scanning and salvaging resources to upgrade your vessel. Discover hidden treasures and unlock new ships in this exploration-focused experience.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated universe exploration, Asteroid scanning and mining, Ship and equipment upgrades, Discovery of rare objects, Unlockable ships with unique traits, Relaxing sci-fi atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brogue free?

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

### Is Void Drifter free?

Void Drifter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brogue or Void Drifter?

Void Drifter is rated higher. Brogue averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Void Drifter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Brogue or Void Drifter have ads?

Neither Brogue nor Void Drifter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brogue or Void Drifter?

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, and Void Drifter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brogue was updated on October 7, 2026 and Void Drifter on October 1, 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.*