Comparison

Stone Squad vs Rotspire

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

Head to head
About

Stone Squad

Command an army of sentient stones in this roguelike RPG. Engage in strategic deck-building and match-3 combat, exploring procedurally generated maps and unlocking unique stone heroes. Customize your warriors and team up with others for epic boss battles.

Highlights
  • Strategic deck-building and match-3 combat
  • Procedurally generated maps
  • Unlockable diverse stone heroes
  • Customizable stone warriors
  • Cooperative clan gameplay for boss battles
Features
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STONE SQUAD: RISE OF THE FORGOTTEN Crush your destiny in this unique roguelike RPG where you command an army of sentient stones rising against their oppressors. Born from ancient magic and divine blessing, lead your stone warriors from persecution to glory! FEATURES: • Strategic deck-building meets match-3 combat - Create powerful stone formations to unleash devastating attacks • Each run is unique - Navigate through procedurally generated maps, encounter mysterious events, and make choices that shape your journey • Unlock diverse stone heroes - Each with unique relics and playstyles that radically change your strategy • Customize your stone warriors - Create unexpectedly cool looking rock formations that perfectly match your style • Join stone clans - Team up with other players to tackle epic boss battles and prove that even the smallest pebble can topple a dragon From humble rock to legendary hero - Your path to liberation begins now!

About

Rotspire

Embark on a text-based RPG adventure in a dark fantasy world. Choose from unique hero classes, engage in dice-based combat, and explore dungeons filled with monsters and treasure. Trade with other players and face the consequences of death.

Highlights
  • Text-based RPG gameplay
  • D20-based combat system
  • Customizable skill pathways
  • Dynamic encounters and dungeons
  • Faction-based raids and leaderboards
  • Player trading system
  • Consequential death mechanics
Features
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Dive into the bleak, captivating world of Rotspire, a text-based RPG inspired by the dark fantasy realm of Mörk Borg. Choose from six unique hero classes and set forth on a perilous journey filled with monsters, dungeons, and unrelenting challenges. Key Features: • Epic Journeys: Venture into the unknown, where each step holds danger, treasure, or an NPC waiting with cryptic tales. • D20-Based Combat: Engage in thrilling battles where critical success and failure hinge on the roll of a die. • Skill Pathways: Customize your hero’s progression by choosing from Mage, Rogue, or Warrior skill trees. • Dynamic Encounters: Discover items, fight ferocious creatures, or try your luck at evasion. • Factions and Raids: Join forces with other players, raid faction-based dungeons, and vie for eminence on the leaderboard. • Dungeon Expeditions: Explore two types of dungeons—hero-based and faction-based—each promising unique rewards. • Trade System: Barter and trade with fellow heroes for essential items and powerful artifacts. • Death has consequences. Recover and rejoin the adventure with resilience. Prepare for the ultimate test of courage and strategy in Rotspire. Will you rise to greatness or be consumed by darkness? EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stone Squad4 screens
Rotspire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stone Squad at 100% against Rotspire's 43%. Stone Squad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). Rotspire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Stone Squad sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Rotspire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stone Squad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Stone Squad's written reviews are positive against 43% of Rotspire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stone Squad ships an update every 11 days, Rotspire every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stone Squad versus Rotspire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStone SquadRotspire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size357 MB29 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperZhiXiong HuangTomas Krcal

Customer experience

Stone Squad

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rotspire

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Stone Squad

One-time15
  • Value Summon Pack$0.99
  • Day 1 Value Pack$0.99
  • Day 2 Value Pack$0.99
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  • Day 6 Value Pack$0.99
  • Day 7 Value Pack$0.99
  • Day 3 Value Pack$0.99
  • Day 5 Value Pack$0.99
  • Day 1 Advanced Pack$4.99
  • Remove Ads!$4.99
  • Red Butterfly Pack$4.99
  • Day 5 Advanced Pack$4.99
  • Day 6 Advanced Pack$4.99
  • Day 7 Ultimate Gift Pack$9.99
  • Day 1 Ultimate Pack$9.99
  • Day 4 Ultimate Pack$9.99
4 purchases

Rotspire

Subscriptions1
  • AI Characters$5.991 Month
One-time3
  • Ember Dice$2.99
  • Celestial Dice$2.99
  • Wooden Dice$2.99

Questions

Is Stone Squad free?
Stone Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rotspire free?
Rotspire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stone Squad or Rotspire?
Stone Squad is rated higher. Stone Squad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Rotspire averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Stone Squad or Rotspire have ads?
Stone Squad shows ads; Rotspire does not.
Which is updated more often, Stone Squad or Rotspire?
Stone Squad ships an update every 11 days, and Rotspire every 4 days. Most recently, Stone Squad was updated on August 15, 2026 and Rotspire on July 8, 2026.

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