Tap Wizard Realms vs Incremental ELM Quest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tap Wizard Realms
This idle RPG lets your wizard automatically cast spells and battle monsters, even when you're away. Upgrade your mage, collect spells, and explore unique locations with a roguelite twist. Master strategic spell combinations and permanent upgrades for endless progression.
- Automatic spellcasting and combat
- Collect 42 unique spells
- Strategic spell grid synergies
- Roguelite glyph system
- Endless prestige upgrades
- Explore 60+ locations
- AFK rewards and progression
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Tap Wizard is back in this latest installment! Your wizard casts magic and battles monsters automatically, even while you're AFK. Tap to upgrade your mage, collect 42 unique spells, and grind through an endless incremental quest! This is an incremental game with layers of prestige. Discover the Chrono Engine and "Awaken" to gain Time Crystals, unlocking massive permanent upgrades. Within each run, discover powerful Glyphs that give your magic runs a roguelite feel, ensuring no two runs are the same! Your goal? Collect all 42 spells, master the magic of the glyphs, and battle through 60 unique locations in this endless Idle RPG. GAME FEATURES STRATEGIC SPELL GRID & ENEMY ARCHETYPES • This isn't just a basic idle game: arrange your magic spells on the Spell Grid to create powerful, custom synergies. • Face enemies with unique Archetypes (like Armored, Shielded, or Enchanted) that require you to adapt your loadout and exploit their weaknesses. True RPG strategy! ROGUE-LITE GLYPH SYSTEM • Discover and slot magical Glyphs within each run to alter your spells. • Give your magic a roguelite feel: employ Glyphs strategically to alter your spells mid-run! LAYERS OF ENDLESS UPGRADES (PRESTIGE) • A true incremental game with multiple prestige systems! • Chrono Engine: "Awaken" (Prestige) to get permanent, global upgrades to your Damage, Health, Gold, and XP. • The Alchemist: Farm and craft 15 unique Reagents (Fire, Ice, Lightning) to fuel your spell rank-ups. TRUE IDLE RPG GAMEPLAY • Your wizard casts magic and auto-battles 24/7. • Watch the auto-battle, or step away and reap the AFK rewards. • Earn gold, loot, and experience even while you're offline. EXPLORE 60+ LOCATIONS • Battle through 10 unique Chapters filled with 60 locations, each with unique enemies and monsters. • Defeat powerful Bosses and Guardians to clear Chapters and earn better rewards. • Complete Daily, Weekly, and Season Quests. COMPETE & CLIMB • Climb the Leaderboards to prove you're the most powerful wizard. • Compete in Daily Challenges to demonstrate your mastery of the game!
Incremental ELM Quest
Embark on a challenging incremental RPG adventure where every battle and defeat fuels your progress. Upgrade your hero, build your town, and strategize to overcome hundreds of unique foes and powerful bosses. This game offers a rewarding experience for both short sessions and extended play.
- Incremental RPG gameplay
- Hero upgrades and evolutions
- Town building for progression
- Boss battles with unique tactics
- Permanent bonuses from defeats
- Hundreds of unique enemies
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ELM Quest is a cozy but challenging incremental RPG where every battle pushes your progress forward. Begin your quest, fight through encounters, and upgrade your hero to survive tougher foes. Every loss results in powerful permanent bonuses that strengthen future runs. Why players enjoy ELM Quest: - 4 starting heroes, each with a unique playstyle and several evolutions each. - Face powerful bosses with unique tactics. Can you beat them all? - Hundreds of unique foes. Study your foes carefully to overcome difficult fights. - Build up your town for lasting progression. - Every defeat matters, no matter how quick. Learn, adapt, and push farther each run. Whether you play in short sessions or long grinds, ELM Quest rewards strategy, persistence, and clever upgrades. Dev note: This game was made by an incremental game fan who got bored of waiting for another to come out. You will find no ads and the game was balanced around being a completely free experience. All perks/rewards obtainable for free through gameplay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tap Wizard Realms at 4.9 against Incremental ELM Quest's 4.2. Tap Wizard Realms also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Incremental ELM Quest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Tap Wizard Realms sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Incremental ELM Quest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tap Wizard Realms holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Tap Wizard Realms's written reviews are positive against 48% of Incremental ELM Quest's.
Tap Wizard Realms ships an update weekly, Incremental ELM Quest every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tap Wizard Realms | Incremental ELM Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (29 ratings) — better | 4.2 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 47.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 426 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | TopCog LLC | Eric Marin |
Customer experience
Tap Wizard Realms
Incremental ELM Quest
In-app purchases
Tap Wizard Realms
- Small Chapter Bundle$1.99
- Season Pass$4.99
- Gem Pile$4.99
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- Chapter Bundle$4.99
- Dreamcatcher$9.99
- Gem Jar$9.99
- Large Chapter Bundle$9.99
- Gem Sack$19.99
- Gem Cart$49.99
- Gem Chest$99.99
Incremental ELM Quest
- Buy Dev a Coffee (+30 Renown)$0.99
- Buy Dev Lunch (+200 Renown)$4.99
- Fully Support Dev (+450 Renown)$9.99
Questions
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