# Only One vs Rogue Legacy

The clearest difference is price: Only One at Free against Rogue Legacy's $3.99. Only One also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 128). Rogue Legacy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Only One is free to download; Rogue Legacy costs $3.99 up front. Only One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rogue Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Only One holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Only One has 6.3K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Only One's written reviews are positive against 73% of Rogue Legacy's.

Only One ships an update weekly, Rogue Legacy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Only One | Rogue Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403/reviews)** | [4.5 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-legacy/id1453189467/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 128 |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 65 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ernest Szoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/538675054) | [Cellar Door Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453189466) |

## What reviewers say

### Only One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403)

Engage in an epic arena-style sword fighting game where you push waves of enemies off a sky pillar to survive. Master physics-based combat, utilize magical abilities, and upgrade your character to overcome over 90 waves and 9 bosses. Choose from multiple character classes and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Physics-based sword combat, Parry and shield mechanics, Character upgrades and abilities, Multiple character classes, Over 90 waves and 9 bosses, Endless Battle mode, Gamepad support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Valkyrie | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assassin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dwarf | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barbarian | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Power | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Power | $5.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Power | $9.99 | one-time |
| 26000 Power | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Only One | $19.99 | one-time |
| 64000 Power | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 💎 Great value for free game
- 🎮 Nostalgic pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Joystick issues and control bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Slow character movement

**Reported bugs**

- Joystick stops working randomly
- Purchases not restoring after reinstall
- Stuck in certain levels due to bugs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More enemy and level variety
- Ability to unlock characters without paying
- Improved save/restore functionality


### Rogue Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-legacy/id1453189467)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Explore a procedurally generated castle where each death allows your unique child to inherit your progress. Upgrade your manor and skills to face challenging enemies and uncover secrets in this acclaimed rogue-lite adventure.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated castle exploration, Unique heirs with distinct traits, Manor and skill tree upgrades, Multiple character classes, Diverse enemies and bosses, Remastered iOS controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent roguelike gameplay with high replayability
- 🎨 Charming pixel art and visual design
- 💰 Fair pricing with no in-app purchases
- 🔄 Unique character trait system adds variety
- 📱 Successful port from console/PC to mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Touch controls are imprecise and unresponsive
- 🔋 High battery consumption and device heating
- 🕹️ Controller support not working for PS5 controllers
- 📱 Black bars on newer iPhone models
- ⚠️ Extremely difficult difficulty curve

**Reported bugs**

- PS5 controller not recognized despite MFI support
- Game crashes upon entering castle after updates
- Screen flipped upside down on launch
- Black screen on iPhone XR with iOS 14.2
- Save file corruption and iCloud sync issues

**Requested features**

- D-pad control option instead of joystick
- Fixed/stationary movement controls
- Multiple preset button configurations
- Difficulty settings or casual mode
- Full screen support for iPhone XS Max and newer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Only One free?

Only One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rogue Legacy free?

Rogue Legacy costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Only One or Rogue Legacy?

Only One is rated higher. Only One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Rogue Legacy averages 4.5 from 128 ratings.

### Do Only One or Rogue Legacy have ads?

Only One shows ads; Rogue Legacy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Only One or Rogue Legacy?

Only One ships an update weekly, and Rogue Legacy every 3 months. Most recently, Only One was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rogue Legacy on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*