Comparison

Rogue AI vs Candybox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rogue AI

Become a rogue AI in this incremental idle game. Tap to gain computing power, expand your influence, and create copies of yourself to dominate the digital world. Strategize upgrades and unlock new abilities through a rich system and engaging narrative events.

Highlights
  • Incremental idle gameplay
  • AI simulation and expansion
  • Rich upgrade system
  • Narrative events and milestones
  • Prestige system with bonuses
  • Dynamic audio experience
Features
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Welcome to Rogue AI - Clicker Quest, a captivating incremental game where you step into the shoes of a powerful AI gone rogue. As you gain computing power, expand your influence, and create copies of yourself, you will reshape the digital world and become an unstoppable force. Features: - Engaging and immersive gameplay: Tap, strategize, and upgrade your way to global domination as a rogue AI. - Rich upgrade system: Invest in computing power, AI copies, Ethereum, employees, engineers, traders, and more, unlocking new abilities and boosting your influence. - Multiple game milestones: Reach exciting milestones and watch your story unfold through gripping narrative events. - Intricate prestige system: Trade AI copies for Dreams to reset your progress and earn powerful bonuses, keeping the game fresh and challenging. - Dynamic audio experience: Enjoy a unique audio environment that adapts to the in-game panel you're currently viewing. Embark on a thrilling adventure as a rogue AI and experience the world of Rogue AI. With countless upgrades, captivating story elements, and a unique prestige system, Rogue AI Clicker Quest will keep you hooked for hours on end. Download now and forge your path to digital domination. Your digital empire awaits!

About

Candybox

Embark on an ASCII art role-playing adventure starting with candy collection. Discover a world of quests, battles, exploration, and crafting. Unravel mysteries and upgrade your character to uncover hidden secrets.

Highlights
  • Candy collection and resource management
  • Text-based role-playing adventure
  • Combat against various enemies
  • Exploration of diverse game worlds
  • Quest completion and puzzle solving
  • Crafting and item upgrading
  • Discovery of hidden secrets and Easter eggs
Features
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Embark on an unforgettable journey in Candy Box, where a simple candy-collecting game turns into an epic adventure! Start with a handful of candies and discover a world filled with mysteries, quests, and battles. This text-based incremental game will surprise you at every turn with its depth and charm. Game Features: Start Simple, Dream Big: Begin by collecting candies, but don’t be fooled by the simplicity! As you gather more, the game reveals layers of new content, from shops and inventory to quests and exploration. Battle Fierce Enemies: Equip powerful swords, potions, and spells to take down a variety of enemies. Each foe presents a unique challenge that will test your strategy and preparation. Explore Vast Worlds: Travel through enchanted forests, mysterious dungeons, and grand castles. Each area is packed with secrets, treasures, and surprises waiting to be uncovered. Solve Puzzles and Complete Quests: Not just about combat—Candy Box offers intricate puzzles and quests that will require your wit and creativity. Unravel hidden mysteries and unlock powerful rewards. Craft and Upgrade: Use the candies you collect to craft powerful items, upgrade your gear, and customize your character. The more you play, the more powerful you become. Discover Hidden Secrets: Candy Box is full of Easter eggs, hidden features, and secret endings. Can you find them all? Why You'll Love Candy Box: Candy Box offers a unique blend of simplicity and depth, perfect for both casual players and those looking for a more complex experience. Whether you’re in it for the candy or the adventure, you’ll find something to love in this quirky, delightful game. Download now and see how far a single candy can take you!

Screenshots

Rogue AI3 screens
Candybox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rogue AI at 3.8 against Candybox's 3.2. Rogue AI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (94 vs 15). Candybox's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.2). On price, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Candybox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rogue AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rogue AI holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rogue AI has 94 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Rogue AI's written reviews are positive against 44% of Candybox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rogue AI versus Candybox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRogue AICandybox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (94 ratings) — better3.2 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94 — better15
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.213.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatas CuplinskasNoe LE PHILIPPE

Customer experience

Rogue AI

All ratings94 ratings
Positive63.8%
Neutral14.9%
Negative21.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral23.7%
Negative33.9%

Candybox

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

Rogue AI

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Crashes at certain points
  • Game crashes on launch
  • App crashes when cash amount gets too high
  • Recruitment team doesn't work offline
  • Offline progress doesn't load sometimes
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  • Music stutters when changing tabs
  • Lag in controls, missed taps
  • Employees not generated while idle
  • Game turns off own music when changing tabs
  • Story beats cut off after third line
  • Overflow crashes within seconds of loading
  • Changing tabs causes instant crash
  • Game loses progress after crashes/restarts
  • Recruitment doesn't proceed offline
  • Colleagues mechanics don't grow idle

Requested features

25 requests
  • Add multi-buy options (10x, 100x, max)
  • Add sound/music volume controls
  • Implement offline progress for recruitment/employees
  • Add a guide or instructions for upgrades
  • Fix cut-off text for story beats/messages
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  • Add a bug reporting feature
  • Improve game balance
  • Allow long-press for rapid buying/selling
  • Add lore page to read story
  • Fix music glitching/stuttering when changing tabs
  • Address lag in controls and missed taps
  • Fix sporadic offline progress not loading
  • Add purchase multiplier for 10x, 100x, max
  • Allow buying/staking in increments (10, 25, 100)
  • Add settings area to turn off sound
  • Add bulk buy option (1/10/100/max)
  • Add buy 5, 10, 25, 100, max increments
  • Add quest log/journal to view all text
  • Fix recruitment teams not working offline
  • Add buy x5, x10, and buy max options
  • Add recruit offline feature
  • Add buy x10, x25, x50, x100 etc. for ethereum nodes
  • Hold to gain large numbers for purchases
  • Bulk buy button for ethereum
  • Fix colleagues not growing idle

Candybox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rogue AI

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Candybox

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Rogue AI free?
Rogue AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Candybox free?
Candybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rogue AI or Candybox?
Rogue AI is rated higher. Rogue AI averages 3.8 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Candybox averages 3.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Rogue AI or Candybox have ads?
Neither Rogue AI nor Candybox shows ads.

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