# Brogue vs Match Attack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brogue at none against Match Attack's 1. Brogue also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (76 vs 19). Match Attack's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Match Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Brogue's written reviews are positive against 100% of Match Attack's.

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, Match Attack every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brogue | Match Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brogue/id613921309/reviews) | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Seth Howard](https://appshunter.io/developer/613921315) | [Michael Ip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435846744) |

## 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


### Match Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478)

Engage in roguelike match-3 combat where tile swaps trigger attacks, defense, and healing. Collect powerful relics and build game-breaking synergies across multiple chapters. Enjoy single-player, offline gameplay with no timers or energy systems.

**Highlights:** Match tiles to attack, defend, and heal, Create powerful tile cascades, Collect over 280 synergistic relics, Progress through three distinct chapters, Unlock permanent relics through runs, Ascension tiers for increased difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Match Attack Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brogue free?

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

### Is Match Attack free?

Match Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brogue or Match Attack?

Match Attack is rated higher. Brogue averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Match Attack averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Brogue or Match Attack have ads?

Match Attack shows ads; Brogue does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brogue or Match Attack?

Brogue ships an update every 4 days, and Match Attack every 2 days. Most recently, Brogue was updated on October 24, 2026 and Match Attack on October 24, 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.*