Comparison

Wildlog vs Close Encounters RPG

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

Head to head
About

Wildlog

Features
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YOUR REAL-WORLD MONSTER ADVENTURE STARTS NOW Step outside. Open the map. The world around you is teeming with wild creatures waiting to be discovered, caught, and trained. Wildlog transforms your daily walks, commutes, and travels into an epic creature-collecting RPG adventure. EXPLORE & DISCOVER Creatures appear on a real-world map based on your GPS location. Walk through parks, neighborhoods, and city streets to find rare and powerful monsters hiding around every corner. The more you explore, the more you discover — each area holds different species and surprises. STRATEGIC TURN-BASED BATTLES Engage in dynamic turn-based combat where every decision matters. Master the elemental advantage system — unleash Super Effective attacks and land Critical Hits with satisfying animations including dash strikes, screen shakes, and floating damage numbers. Build the perfect team to dominate every encounter. CATCH, EVOLVE & COLLECT Build your ultimate creature collection! Catch wild monsters, spend energy to evolve them into powerful new forms, and fill your complete creature index. Every evolution unlocks new abilities and stunning visual transformations. SMART ENERGY SYSTEM Manage your energy wisely — it regenerates over time, adding a layer of strategy to every catch and battle. Plan your moves, conserve energy for rare encounters, and make every action count. REAL-WORLD REWARD STOPS Visit special map locations inspired by real-world landmarks to collect rewards, items, and gift boxes. Return every 20 minutes to claim your next treasure — perfect for daily walks and neighborhood exploration. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Location-based creature discovery on a live GPS map • Turn-based battles with elemental strengths and weaknesses • 45+ unique creatures to catch, evolve, and collect • Energy system for strategic gameplay • Reward stops at real-world points of interest • Dynamic battle animations and visual effects • Regular content updates with new creatures and events • Available in 20 languages worldwide WİLDLOG PRO — AD-FREE EXPERIENCE Upgrade to Wildlog Pro for a completely ad-free adventure. Focus on what matters: exploring, battling, and collecting without interruptions. PLAY YOUR WAY Whether you're a hardcore collector aiming to complete your collection, a strategic battler building the ultimate team, or a casual explorer enjoying walks with a purpose — Wildlog has something for you. Every step you take is a step closer to your next great discovery. JOIN THE ADVENTURE Millions of creatures are waiting to be found. Lace up your shoes, open the app, and start your journey today. The world is your arena Privacy Policy: https://semihtrn4.github.io/Pocketdex-Monster-Map-Quest-/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Close Encounters RPG

Embark on a fantasy adventure that transforms your real-world surroundings into a game. Create a unique character, explore your local area for encounters, and engage in strategic combat. Collect gear, learn spells, and develop your adventurer through a rich progression system.

Highlights
  • Location-based exploration
  • Custom character creation
  • Strategic combat encounters
  • Weapon and armor collection
  • Magic and spell learning
  • Dynamic weather and time-of-day
Features
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Close Encounters RPG is a location-based fantasy role-playing game that turns the world around you into an adventure. Create a custom character by choosing a kindred and class, assigning attributes, and learning spells. Explore nearby locations, discover players, creatures, and loot, then enter strategic encounters. Equip weapons and armor, collect gold, learn magic, improve your attributes, and develop a unique adventurer over time. Features include: • Location-based exploration and nearby encounters • Multiple character kindreds and classes • Combat against players and fantasy creatures • Weapons, armor, spells, loot, and progression • Dynamic weather and time-of-day atmosphere • Optional consumable gold purchases Location access is used while playing to provide nearby game activity and encounters.

Screenshots

Wildlog4 screens
Close Encounters RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Close Encounters RPG at every 2 days against Wildlog's every 4 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Wildlog sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Close Encounters RPG sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wildlog ships an update every 4 days, Close Encounters RPG every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wildlog versus Close Encounters RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWildlogClose Encounters RPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB690 MB
Age rating9+9+
Developersemih torunEric Neumuller

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wildlog

One-time2
  • PocketDex Mobile Game App$0.99
  • Pocketdex Pro$4.99
3 purchases

Close Encounters RPG

One-time3
  • 250 Gold$0.99
  • 600 Gold$1.99
  • 1500 Gold$3.99

Questions

Is Wildlog free?
Wildlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Close Encounters RPG free?
Close Encounters RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wildlog or Close Encounters RPG have ads?
Neither Wildlog nor Close Encounters RPG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wildlog or Close Encounters RPG?
Wildlog ships an update every 4 days, and Close Encounters RPG every 2 days. Most recently, Wildlog was updated on October 31, 2026 and Close Encounters RPG on October 31, 2026.

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