Comparison

Old Greg's Tavern vs Tavern Crawl

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

Head to head
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

About

Tavern Crawl

Features
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You are Otter — a retired legendary adventurer who traded his sword for a bar towel. You run The Parsonage, a tavern on the edge of civilisation. When your oldest friends come knocking with talk of dark forests and ancient evils, you grab a bottle of something strong and head straight into danger. One last ride. Tavern Crawl is a single-player medieval fantasy RPG that blends tavern management, turn-based combat, dungeon crawling, and AI-powered NPC conversation into one deeply interconnected experience. FEATURES: - Tavern Management: 10 upgrades, seasonal events, staff, and legendary parties - Adventure & Combat: 10 regions, 8 elements, dual tech combos, turn-based strategy - The Cellar Depths: 100-floor dungeon with 51 monsters, mini-bosses, and a final boss - AI-Powered NPCs: 10 characters who know your story and evolve with your choices - Crafting: 97 recipes across forge, alchemy, and enchanting - Quests & Bounties: 78 quests, 7 NPC chain quests, 10 multi-day expeditions - 5 legendary artifacts with hidden multi-step quests - 42 achievements, 6 minigames, 4 seasons - No ads. No paywalls. No energy timers. Just a tip jar. Welcome to The Parsonage. Moira's already poured your drink.

Screenshots

Old Greg's Tavern4 screens
Tavern Crawl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tavern Crawl at none against Old Greg's Tavern's 4. Old Greg's Tavern's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Tavern Crawl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Old Greg's Tavern ships an update every 2 weeks, Tavern Crawl every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Old Greg's Tavern versus Tavern Crawl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOld Greg's TavernTavern Crawl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOld Greg's TavernAdam Ott

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Old Greg's Tavern

Subscriptions2
  • Hero$14.991 Month
  • Legend$24.991 Month
One-time2
  • Adventurer Pack (Legend Discount)$3.99
  • Adventurer Pack$4.99
None

Tavern Crawl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Old Greg's Tavern free?
Old Greg's Tavern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tavern Crawl free?
Tavern Crawl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Old Greg's Tavern or Tavern Crawl have ads?
Tavern Crawl shows ads; Old Greg's Tavern does not.
Which is updated more often, Old Greg's Tavern or Tavern Crawl?
Old Greg's Tavern ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tavern Crawl every 9 days. Most recently, Old Greg's Tavern was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tavern Crawl on September 30, 2026.

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