Comparison

Koine Quest vs Rogue Words

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

Head to head
About

Koine Quest

Master New Testament Koine Greek vocabulary through an engaging, chapter-by-chapter gamified experience. Suitable for all levels, this app helps you unlock the original biblical language with ease and fun.

Highlights
  • Chapter-by-chapter learning
  • Gamified vocabulary acquisition
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Points-based progression
  • Biblical language focus
Features
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Could you read the New Testament in its original Greek? KoineQuest doesn't just teach you the words — it shows you exactly how close you are — word by word, book by book. HOW IT WORKS Play quick, retro pixel-art rounds through the New Testament, chapter by chapter. Every word you master raises one number that matters: how much of the actual Greek text you can now read. MY PROGRESS — Watch your reading coverage grow across all 27 books, from Matthew to Revelation. "You can read 43% of John" hits different than a test score. MY WORDS & REVIEW — Every word you've studied is collected and ready to review in smart order: the ones you're still learning first, then the ones quietly slipping away. Tap any word for its full card — all its forms, its meaning, and how often it appears in the New Testament. PRACTICE YOUR MISTAKES — Missed words become their own practice list. Loop them until they stick. No lives, no pressure. DAILY STREAKS — Three minutes a day keeps your Greek alive. An optional reminder has your back before a streak breaks. MONTHLY QUEST — Pick a pixel avatar and climb a fresh leaderboard every month with learners around the world. TWO DIRECTIONS, THREE DIFFICULTIES — Recognize Greek → English, or prove real recall with English → Greek. From first-semester student to seminary review. Fully available in English and Portuguese. Start free with the complete First Epistle of John — real biblical text, not a demo. Unlock more books as your quest grows. Whether you're starting seminary, taking your first Greek class, or simply want to meet the Word in its own language: the text that shaped millennia is closer than you think. Sola gratia.

About

Rogue Words

This word game blends classic word puzzle mechanics with roguelike strategy. Craft words to score points, collect power-ups, and overcome dynamic challenges across multiple levels. Adapt to unique playstyles and unlock abilities for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Craft words for points
  • Collect boons and potions
  • Survive 10+ intense levels
  • 12 unique Aspects to choose from
  • Unlock powerful upgrades
  • Risk & reward challenges
  • Over 100 boons and potions
Features
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Unleash Your Vocabulary in the Ultimate Roguelike Word Game! Dive into the excitement of Rogue Words, where the classic fun of word games meets the unpredictable thrill of roguelike strategy! Test your skills, adapt to ever-changing challenges, and see how far your words can take you. 【 How to Play 】 • Craft words to score points and overcome unique challenges. • Collect and wield powerful boons and potions to shift the odds in your favor! • Survive 10 intense levels to claim Supreme Victory—or push beyond level 10 to see how far your mastery can go! 【 Key Features 】 • Dynamic Playstyles: Choose from 12 unique Aspects, each altering the game rules in both helpful and challenging ways. • Powerful Upgrades: Unlock abilities that let you upgrade tiles, earn bonuses, and discover dominant combos. • Risk & Reward Challenges: Take on special challenges to raise the stakes and earn greater rewards. • Roguelike Depth: Explore limitless possibilities with over 100 boons and potions for endlessly unique runs. • Daily Challenges offer unique rules and play styles to keep you on your toes. Whether you're a fan of word puzzles, strategy games, or fresh twists on beloved classics, Rogue Words has something for you.

Screenshots

Koine Quest4 screens
Rogue Words4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rogue Words at none against Koine Quest's 10. Rogue Words also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 16) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Koine Quest's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Koine Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rogue Words asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rogue Words holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rogue Words has 1.7K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Koine Quest's written reviews are positive against 95% of Rogue Words's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Koine Quest ships an update every 5 days, Rogue Words fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Koine Quest versus Rogue Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKoine QuestRogue Words
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings)4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews95.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings161.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBossa Nova SolutionsBrian Lipkowitz

Customer experience

Koine Quest

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Rogue Words

All ratings1,651 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews692 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.7%

Bugs and requests

Koine Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rogue Words

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crash on launch
  • Toggling vibrations doesn't disable haptics
  • Boon icon background too tall and off-screen

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Background music and wallpaper
  • More varied sound effects
  • Mines on the board
  • Other extra features
Show 1 more
  • Tipping/donation system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Koine Quest

One-time10
  • Mark$0.99
  • Luke$0.99
  • John$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Romans$0.99
  • 1 Corinthians$0.99
  • Matthew$0.99
  • Ephesians$0.99
  • 3 John$0.99
  • Revelation$0.99
  • Complete Pack$9.99
None

Rogue Words

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Koine Quest free?
Koine Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rogue Words free?
Rogue Words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Koine Quest or Rogue Words?
Rogue Words is rated higher. Koine Quest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Rogue Words averages 4.9 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Koine Quest or Rogue Words have ads?
Neither Koine Quest nor Rogue Words shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Koine Quest or Rogue Words?
Koine Quest ships an update every 5 days, and Rogue Words fortnightly. Most recently, Koine Quest was updated on November 4, 2026 and Rogue Words on November 8, 2026.

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