Comparison

Spell Sage vs Old Greg's Tavern

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

Head to head
About

Spell Sage

Features
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Right now it's a really simple app meant to answer the question "How many spell slots should I have, how many known and how many prepared?" This works by class and level. Eventually I'd like to add more information for subclass, class features, race and a full spellbook but for now it's super simple.

About

Old Greg's Tavern

Engage in text-based role-playing adventures solo or with friends, crafting unique characters and exploring dynamic worlds. Enjoy instant play sessions anytime, anywhere, with persistent stories that remember your choices and reputation.

Highlights
  • Text-based RPG gameplay
  • Character creation with custom stats
  • Solo and multiplayer campaigns
  • No Dungeon Master required
  • Persistent story and world
  • Community-created worlds
Features
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Finally play tabletop RPGs whenever you feel like it — solo or with friends. Old Greg's Tavern is a text-based RPG where you create characters, explore living worlds, and play Dungeon RPG-style campaigns without needing a Game Master. Start an adventure in seconds, or invite up to 5 friends who play completely free. BE ANYONE. DO ANYTHING. Rob an innkeeper. Seduce a dragon. Die horribly. Try it all again. Create characters with custom appearances, classes, backstories, and stats. There are no wrong answers — only consequences. DONE WAITING TWO WEEKS BETWEEN SESSIONS? It's 11 p.m. on a Tuesday and you suddenly want to play. Open the app and start. No waiting, no scheduling, no excuses. The tavern door's always open — 24/7. Play for 20 minutes on a lunch break or 4 hours on a Friday night. PLAY WITH FRIENDS INSTANTLY Send one link. They click and they're standing next to you in the tavern. Up to 6 players per campaign, and your friends never pay a cent. Distance and time zones no longer matter. YOUR LEGEND LIVES FOREVER NPCs remember you. Your reputation follows you everywhere. Swing back in a month, a year — the story's waiting. Maps expand as you explore. Stories branch with every decision you make. THOUSANDS OF WORLDS TO EXPLORE Browse community-created worlds or build your own from scratch. Set the theme — dark fantasy, sci-fi, horror, anything — and the world fills in the lore, geography, factions, and characters. Publish your world for others to discover. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.oldgregstavern.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.oldgregstavern.com/privacy

Screenshots

Spell Sage2 screens
Old Greg's Tavern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spell Sage at none against Old Greg's Tavern's 10. Old Greg's Tavern's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). 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. Old Greg's Tavern sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Spell Sage asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spell Sage ships an update every 8 months, Old Greg's Tavern every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Spell Sage versus Old Greg's Tavern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpell SageOld Greg's Tavern
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—46.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—5.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#99 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMedia Manifesto IncOld Greg's Tavern

In-app purchases

None

Spell Sage

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Old Greg's Tavern

Subscriptions2
  • Hero$14.991 Month
  • Legend$24.991 Month
One-time8
  • Adventurer Pack (Legend Discount)$3.99
  • Adventurer Pack$4.99
  • Adventurer 10 (Legend Discount)$7.99
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  • Adventurer Pack (10 Credits)$9.99
  • Adventurer 20 (Legend Discount)$15.99
  • Adventurer Pack (20 Credits)$19.99
  • Adventurer 50 (Legend Discount)$39.99
  • Adventurer Pack (50 Credits)$49.99

Questions

Is Spell Sage free?
Spell Sage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Old Greg's Tavern free?
Old Greg's Tavern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spell Sage or Old Greg's Tavern have ads?
Neither Spell Sage nor Old Greg's Tavern shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spell Sage or Old Greg's Tavern?
Spell Sage ships an update every 8 months, and Old Greg's Tavern every 9 days. Most recently, Spell Sage was updated on October 28, 2026 and Old Greg's Tavern on October 31, 2026.

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