Comparison

Kero Blaster vs ScourgeBringer

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

Head to head
About

Kero Blaster

Embark on an adventure as a brave frog employee tasked with restoring offline teleporters across the land. Explore vibrant worlds and overcome challenges to save the day.

Highlights
  • Teleporter repair missions
  • Explore diverse environments
  • Action-packed gameplay
  • Unique character
Features
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C&F Inc. teleporters are going offline all over the place, and it's up to an intrepid frog employee to fix the situation.

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

Kero Blaster4 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kero Blaster at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Kero Blaster also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 71%) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). ScourgeBringer's advantage is ratings volume (484 vs 57). On rating, 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

Kero Blaster costs $2.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Kero Blaster against 4.8 for ScourgeBringer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScourgeBringer has 484 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Kero Blaster's written reviews are positive against 71% of ScourgeBringer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kero Blaster ships an update monthly, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Kero Blaster versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKero BlasterScourgeBringer
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.9 (57 ratings) — better4.8 (484 ratings)
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews — better70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings57484 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB153 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAMAYA DAISUKEPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Kero Blaster

All ratings57 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.1%

ScourgeBringer

All ratings477 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral16.2%
Negative13.2%

User reviews

Kero Blaster

From 57 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent controls
  • 🎨 Charming retro graphics
  • 🎶 Great chiptune soundtrack
  • 🔍 Tight, challenging gameplay
  • 🕹️ Responsive touch controls

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Relatively short campaign
  • 🎮 Lack of controller support
  • 📱 Compatibility issues on older devices
  • 🔍 Difficulty spike towards the end

ScourgeBringer

From 484 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
  • ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
  • 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
  • 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
  • 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
  • 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
  • ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
  • 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
  • ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility

Bugs and requests

Kero Blaster

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes
  • Glitches in final level

Requested features

4 requests
  • New game+ mode
  • Level select option
  • Expanded story and content
  • Bluetooth controller support

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

Kero Blaster

No in-app purchases

None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kero Blaster free?
Kero Blaster costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kero Blaster or ScourgeBringer?
Kero Blaster is rated higher. Kero Blaster averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 484 ratings.
Do Kero Blaster or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; Kero Blaster does not.
Which is updated more often, Kero Blaster or ScourgeBringer?
Kero Blaster ships an update monthly, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Kero Blaster was updated on September 28, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on September 26, 2026.

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