Comparison

Tavern Tale vs Animadex

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

Head to head
About

Tavern Tale

Embark on a dark fantasy roguelike adventure in a world sealed within a mysterious cube. Recruit over 30 unique heroes, each with their own magic and growth paths, to build your dream squad. Explore shifting dungeons, uncover hidden stories, and break the witch's spell.

Highlights
  • Dark fantasy roguelike adventure
  • Collect and build 30+ unique heroes
  • Deep RPG progression and spell system
  • Shifting cube world with surprises
  • Cozy tavern hub and fantasy story
  • Casual growth with strategic depth
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Tavern Tale is an indie action RPG that blends cute 3D fantasy charm with dark roguelike adventure. The entire world has been sealed into a mysterious cube by an evil witch. Her mobs roam everywhere. But in a hidden corner stands a warm little tavern built by the dwarf Hank and his friends—the only safe shelter left inside the cube. Your adventure begins the moment you push open the tavern door. [Tiny Board, Bold Roguelike] This cube world shifts with every step—sometimes a blessing, sometimes a crisis. Surprises, choices, quick action, and a dash of luck blend into a uniquely thrilling roguelike run each time. Every dungeon, every forest path hides a new story waiting to unfold. [30+ Heroes to Build Your Dream Squad] Meet the adorable heroes: • Snow, the gentle-hearted girl • Kelly, the treasure-loving mage • Master Otto, the tai-chi otter who strikes with style And more heroes await. Each hero brings exclusive magic, signature trinkets, and a unique RPG-style growth path—discover wild build synergies and craft your dream squad. [Casual Growth, Clever Depth] Tavern Tale mixes roguelike adventure with a cozy, progression-driven RPG core. 8 magic paths, 200+ spells, endless trinket synergies. Collect StarCookies, slot Starstones, and grow powerful—with zero pressure. Every hero comes with growth paths, exclusive magic, and build-changing trinkets—letting you craft a playstyle that feels truly your own. [A Fantasy Story You Live In] From the noisy tavern hub to the cube's strange secrets, every corner drips with fairy tale imagination—dark yet cute, dangerous yet heartwarming. Chat with quirky guests, uncover the world's hidden story, travel through forests under the moon, and grow bonds with companions who journey beside you. A charming, dark-fantasy roguelike adventure is unfolding inside this cursed cube. Will you break the witch's spell and escape? Welcome to Tavern Tale! Follow us: http://www.chillyroom.com Email: info@chillyroom.games YouTube: @ChillyRoom Instagram: @chillyroominc X: @ChillyRoom Discord: https://discord.gg/5qz6yZ2w4b Your story begins now—embark!

About

Animadex

Features
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Turn the real world into your own animal collection. Animadex is a wildlife-collecting game where every catch is a real animal you photograph yourself. Spot a bird on your walk, a fox in the park, or your cat on the couch — snap a photo and Animadex identifies the species in seconds, then adds it to your personal collection. IDENTIFY ANYTHING Point your camera at any animal for an instant species identification, powered by AI. Mammals, birds, bugs, reptiles, sea life — hundreds of species to discover. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Every species you catch fills in your dex, organized by category and rarity. Hunt common backyard critters and chase down rare and legendary finds. Many animals have special variants to complete, too. EXPLORE & SCAN Scan your surroundings to reveal the species hiding nearby, then head out to find them. The more places you explore, the more your map fills in. DAILY QUIZ Test your animal knowledge with a fresh guessing challenge every day. COMPETE WITH FRIENDS Add friends with a code and climb the leaderboards — locally and globally. See who's built the rarest, deepest collection. QUESTS & REWARDS Complete missions, level up, earn medals, and unlock profile cosmetics as you grow from a beginner into a master naturalist. REAL PHOTOS ONLY Animadex is about actually getting outside. Captures must be real photos of real animals — screenshots and saved images are detected and rejected, so every collection is honestly earned. Whether you're a birder, a hiker, a curious kid, or just someone who loves animals, Animadex turns every encounter into a catch worth keeping. Download free and start your collection today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tavern Tale4 screens
Animadex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Animadex at every 4 days against Tavern Tale's every 10 days. Tavern Tale's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Tavern Tale sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Animadex sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tavern Tale ships an update every 10 days, Animadex every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tavern Tale versus Animadex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTavern TaleAnimadex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (218 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings218 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChillyRoom Inc.Yann Urso

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Tavern Tale

One-time11
  • Purple Gems*60$0.99
  • S. Sprint Bundle$2.99
  • Petite Starwish$2.99
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  • Purple Gems*300$4.99
  • M. Sprint Bundle$5.99
  • Grande Starwish$8.99
  • L. Sprint Bundle$12.99
  • Purple Gems*980$14.99
  • Purple Gems*1980$26.99
  • Purple Gems*3280$49.99
  • Purple Gems*6480$89.99
8 purchases

Animadex

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • 100 Crests$0.99
  • 550 Crests$4.99
  • 1,200 Crests$9.99
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  • 2,800 Crests$19.99
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99
  • 6,500 Crests$49.99

Questions

Is Tavern Tale free?
Tavern Tale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Animadex free?
Animadex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tavern Tale or Animadex have ads?
Both Tavern Tale and Animadex show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tavern Tale or Animadex?
Tavern Tale ships an update every 10 days, and Animadex every 4 days. Most recently, Tavern Tale was updated on October 20, 2026 and Animadex on October 10, 2026.

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