Plague vs Next Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plague
Engage in a dark Renaissance strategy RPG where you can play as a healer or an inquisitor. Navigate complex plots, diagnose and treat numerous diseases, or investigate crimes and deliver judgments. Your choices lead to one of 21 different endings.
- Branching storylines with multiple endings
- Play as a healer or inquisitor
- Diagnose and treat various diseases
- Investigate crimes and make judgments
- Dark humor and historical setting
- Character progression and resource management
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Не имеющая аналогов стратегия (с элементами RPG) о жестоких временах Ренессанса! *** Разветвленные сюжеты, которые можно проходить разными способами *** 21 вариант сюжетных концовок (14 в "Лекаре" и 7 в "Инквизиторе") *** Около 50 недугов, с уникальными симптомами и колоритным описанием *** Около 200 игровых персонажей в диалогах Доносы, интриги, клевета... Пытки, казни, расследования... Облавы, аресты, приговоры... Жестокость и чёрный юмор... ЛЕКАРЬ: +++ Сыграй за любого из пяти персонажей: Цирюльник, Аптекарь, Ученый, Знахарка, Монах. +++ Проводи диагностику и подбирай для каждой болезни лучший способ лечения. +++ Делай опыты, создавая "хиллинги". +++ Проходи сюжетные квесты с осторожностью - некоторые решения могут привести к преждевременной гибели персонажа. +++ Вкладывай заработанные монеты в постройки медицинских учреждений, покупку научных трактатов или трать их на взятки инквизиторам. ИНКВИЗИТОР: +++ Сыграй за экзорциста или пыточных дел мастера, за специалиста по экспертизе или мастера ведения допросов. +++ Принимай жалобщиков и доносчиков - и решай их проблемы. +++ Расследуй преступления, оценивай подозреваемых - и принимай нелегкие решения о казни или помиловании. +++ Сжигай еретические книги и устраивай облавы на ведьм. Информация об особенностях работы автовозобновляемой подписки: “Plague: Лекарь vs Инквизитор" предоставляет PREMIUM доступ к персонажу Ученый после активации подписки, которую вы можете приобрести через соответствующую внутреннюю покупку в приложении. Подписка имеет 3-х дневный пробный бесплатный период, по истечении которого с вас будет произведено списание недельной стоимости подписки - всего 75 руб. Для вашего удобства подписка сделана автовозобновляемой (еженедельно за 24 часа до окончания текущего подписочного периода с вас будет произведено списание недельной стоимости подписки). Текущая подписка не может быть остановлена в течение текущего периода действия подписки, при этом автопродление подписки может быть изменено или отключено пользователем через Настройки iTunes & App Store Политика приватности: http://bit.ly/30QlGn1 Пользовательское соглашение: http://bit.ly/2wo1nPB
Next Run
Embark on a perilous journey to seal the Gates of Hell in this fantasy strategy RPG. Choose from 8 unique classes, make critical decisions in a procedurally generated world, and build your path to victory through combat, economy, or cunning.
- 8 unique character classes
- Procedurally generated world exploration
- Strategic combat and resource management
- Squad recruitment and progression
- Crafting and item enhancement
- Multiple victory paths
- Sandbox and Nightmare modes
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The Gates of Hell have burst open. Relentless hordes flood the world — from rabid hellhounds to towering archdemons. With every minute, chaos creeps closer… You must survive, adapt, and carve your own path to victory. 8 unique classes: Warrior, Mage, Lord, Artisan, Leader, Necromancer, Peasant, and Druid. From brutal combat to dark necromancy - each class unlocks a distinct path to triumph. Every choice matters: - Will you risk the fog of war for epic loot or play it safe clearing secure regions? - Buy, seize, or forge the gear you need? - Crush your foes, bribe them, or slip by unseen? - Strengthen your allies or focus all power on yourself? Core mechanics: - Exploration & combat: journey through a procedurally generated world, uncover ruins and dungeons, and battle the forces of Hell. - Economy & construction: gather rare materials, build, upgrade structures, and trade to gain the upper hand. - Squad & progress: recruit allies, empower your party, and develop unique skills. - Equipment & magic: forge legendary weapons, enhance them, and unleash devastating spells to turn the tide of battle. Paths to victory: Conquer through strength, magic, economy, or cunning craftsmanship — the choice is yours. Will you be the one to seal the Gates of Hell? Enjoy Sandbox mode at your own pace, or test your limits in Nightmare mode, where even starting as a humble peasant can become a fatal mistake. AI Generated Content Disclosure: Some graphics, music, and translations were created with the help of AI and refined manually.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Run at none against Plague's 11. Next Run also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). Plague's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and ratings volume (35 vs 3). On rating, ads 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
Plague costs $0.99 and Next Run $3.99 up front. Plague sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Next Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Plague against 4.0 for Next Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plague has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Plague's written reviews are positive against 50% of Next Run's.
Plague ships an update every 5 months, Next Run every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plague | Next Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (35 ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 244 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIXAR SP Z O O | MIKHAIL VASILEV18619964037 |
Customer experience
Plague
Next Run
Bugs and requests
Plague
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game no longer in English
- In-game purchases not delivered
- Sub-menus remain in Russian despite English selection
- Game remains in Russian even after setting change
Requested features
6 requests- Add English language support
- Improve tutorial
- Add more storyline/diversity
- More female characters
- Option to earn medieval doctor with scary mask
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- More depth and complexity
Next Run
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Plague
- Особый персонаж Учёный3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- 300 coins$0.99
- Inquisitor$0.99
- Special Offer 1$0.99
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- Термоскоп Санкториуса$0.99
- Очерки истории чумы$0.99
- 10 hillings$0.99
- 600 coins$1.99
- Special Offer 2$1.99
- 900 coins$2.99
- 1500 coins$4.99
Next Run
No in-app purchases









