Comparison

Water Spouts vs ScourgeBringer

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

Head to head
About

Water Spouts

Features
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You are at sea tracking severe Oceanic Weather when things begin to go wrong. You are caught between multiple storm systems headed your way. Watch out for the water spouts, they are deadly! Put your skills to the test! You can make the game more or less challenging in the settings screen. Can you make it safely to back to Sea Port with out hitting too many obstacles or being sucked into a Water Spout? The only way to find out is to play. Are you up to the challenge? Download and play today! Good Luck! * If you like this app, please write a review and also share us and our apps with your family and friends on social media. Thank you for your support. ** We work very hard to make our apps the best they can be and want you to have a great experience. If you have ideas on how to make this app better, or If you are experiencing technical problems with this app, please contact us by pressing the "App Support" button located in the Information screen. Thank you.

About

ScourgeBringer

Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
  • Fluid platforming controls
  • Frantic combat system
  • Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
  • Ever-changing dungeon exploration
  • Uncover mysteries and secrets
Features
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets

Screenshots

Water Spouts4 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Water Spouts at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Water Spouts also leads on price ($1.99 vs $5.99). ScourgeBringer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months). On in-app purchases, 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

Water Spouts costs $1.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Water Spouts ships an update every 21 months, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Water Spouts versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWater SpoutsScourgeBringer
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating—4.8 (487 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—487 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB153 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperJS Digital Productions, Inc.Plug In Digital

Bugs and requests

Water Spouts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ScourgeBringer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
  • Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
  • Crashes when connecting wired controller
  • Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
  • Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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  • iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
  • Touch controls cause accidental dashes
  • Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
  • Game won't load or launch on some devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • Customizable control mapping
  • Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
  • Static joystick position during combat
  • Controller support for all devices
  • Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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  • More endgame content and new zones
  • Additional enemies and bosses
  • More store items and healing methods
  • Better balance for early game resources
  • Option to play personal music during gameplay
  • Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
  • Right-side dash option for touch controls

In-app purchases

None

Water Spouts

No in-app purchases

None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Water Spouts free?
Water Spouts costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Water Spouts or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; Water Spouts does not.
Which is updated more often, Water Spouts or ScourgeBringer?
Water Spouts ships an update every 21 months, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Water Spouts was updated on October 14, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on October 25, 2026.

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