# Ninja Turtles vs MARVEL Strike Force

The clearest difference is monetization model: MARVEL Strike Force at free with in-app purchases against Ninja Turtles's subscription. MARVEL Strike Force also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#34 vs #175). Ninja Turtles's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ninja Turtles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MARVEL Strike Force sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ninja Turtles against 4.6 for MARVEL Strike Force. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126K and 309K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Ninja Turtles's written reviews are positive against 43% of MARVEL Strike Force's.

Ninja Turtles ships an update every 3 months, MARVEL Strike Force fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ninja Turtles | MARVEL Strike Force |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (126K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-turtles-legends/id1033282601/reviews)** | [4.6 (309K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-strike-force-squad-rpg/id1292952049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 126K | **309K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 43.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #175 | **#34** |
| Size | 616 MB | 475 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ludia Games inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293912963) | [Scopely, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305003647) |

## What reviewers say

### Ninja Turtles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-turtles-legends/id1033282601)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Assemble your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters and allies to battle the Kraang and save Dimension X. Collect and upgrade over 30 unique characters, explore iconic locations, and engage in strategic 5-on-5 battles.

**Highlights:** Original TMNT story and 70+ stages, Collect and level up 30+ TMNT characters, Strategic 5-on-5 battles, Fight iconic villains like Shredder and Kraang, Play in classic TMNT locations, Collect daily prizes and card packs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TMNT Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| TMNT Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Stack of Greenbacks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Warp Passes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Greenbacks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Card Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mutagen Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Card Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Greenbacks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Greenbacks | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 💯 Childhood memories
- 🎨 Great character designs
- 👪 Family-friendly experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Unfair AI difficulty spikes
- 📉 Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Account progress randomly resets
- Subscription benefits not consistently applied
- Tournament battles frequently crash or freeze
- Certain levels and challenges are unplayable

**Requested features**

- Add more TMNT characters and versions
- Implement a trading system between players
- Improve the tutorial and onboarding experience
- Increase drop rates for key upgrade materials
- Rebalance difficulty and enemy AI behavior


### MARVEL Strike Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-strike-force-squad-rpg/id1292952049)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Action, #46 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #96 Top Free · Role Playing, #207 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Assemble iconic Marvel heroes and villains to battle threats and save the universe. Build powerful squads, upgrade characters, and engage in strategic 5v5 combat with stunning visuals and dynamic chain combos. Dominate various game modes, from single-player challenges to alliance team-ups.

**Highlights:** Assemble Marvel hero and villain squads, Upgrade and evolve characters, Strategic 5v5 combat, Synergize character abilities, Visually stunning graphics, Alliance team-ups, Single-player modes

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Offer XI | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer XX | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Cores | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Package XV | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Package XI | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cluster of Power Cores | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer XI | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Power Cores | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle VII | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle XXVIII | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package VII | $14.99 | one-time |
| Case of Power Cores | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer XXVIII | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Constant progress and new character releases
- 👍 Enjoyable for Marvel fans
- 👍 Frequent updates
- 👍 Joining an alliance is beneficial
- 🚀 Excellent animations and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Progression locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive grind and resource bottlenecks
- 🔒 Overpowered new characters make older ones obsolete
- 🔒 Unfair matchmaking and progression system

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during battles and events
- Freezing and loading issues, especially after updates
- Incorrect or missing character abilities and visuals
- Raid and alliance war issues

**Requested features**

- Allow trading character shards between alliance members
- Introduce more team synergies and customization options
- Improve resource acquisition and progression for free-to-play players
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes
- Introduce more Marvel characters and storylines


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ninja Turtles free?

Ninja Turtles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MARVEL Strike Force free?

MARVEL Strike Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ninja Turtles or MARVEL Strike Force?

Ninja Turtles is rated higher. Ninja Turtles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 126K ratings, while MARVEL Strike Force averages 4.6 from 309K ratings.

### Do Ninja Turtles or MARVEL Strike Force have ads?

Both Ninja Turtles and MARVEL Strike Force show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ninja Turtles or MARVEL Strike Force?

Ninja Turtles ships an update every 3 months, and MARVEL Strike Force fortnightly. Most recently, Ninja Turtles was updated on September 25, 2026 and MARVEL Strike Force on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Ninja Turtles or MARVEL Strike Force?

Ninja Turtles currently peaks at #175 in the App Store charts, and MARVEL Strike Force at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*