Comparison

LEGO® Ninjago™ vs LEGO® Brawls

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

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About

LEGO® Ninjago™

Help the Ninjas regain their memories and powers from the villain Ronin and his army. Battle through iconic locations, use cool vehicles, and unleash Spinjitzu powers to defeat enemies and solve puzzles.

Highlights
  • Explore iconic Ninjago locales
  • Uncover secrets of Obsidian Weapons
  • Battle classic villains
  • Drive and fly cool vehicles
  • Unleash Spinjitzu Power
  • Improved touch screen controls
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There is a new threat in Ninjago, and he goes by the name of Ronin. With help from his army of dark samurai, Ronin steals the Ninjas’ memories using an ancient weapon called the Obsidian Glaive. In LEGO® Ninjago™: Shadow of Ronin™, it is up to players to help the Ninjas regain their memories and reclaim their powers before Ronin completes his plan and releases an even greater evil on Ninjago. Players will battle through iconic locales from the TV series, including the Ice Temple, the Toxic Bogs, and a mysterious new island, as well as visit the mountain village of Spinjago, where the Ninjas are currently training with Grand Sensei Dareth and Sensei Wu. GAME FEATURES: -Explore Ninjago: Battle through iconic locales from the LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu TV series, including the Ice Temple, the Toxic Bogs and Chen’s Island. -The Obsidian Weapons: Uncover the secret behind these ancient yet powerful tools. -Classic Villains: Defend Ninjago from well-known enemies, including the Serpentine, Nindroids and more. -Cool Vehicles: Drive, fly, stomp and slide your way through levels with an exciting array of bikes, jets, mechs and even dragons! -Spinjitzu Power: Unleash an elemental tornado to smash your way through enemies and solve puzzles. -Improved Controls: Switch between “Virtual D-pad” and “Casual” controls with improved touch screen controls for an even better brick bashing fun!

About

LEGO® Brawls

Build your unique minifigure and power-ups to battle friends in this action brawler. Control iconic LEGO levels and compete in diverse arenas to become the ultimate brawler.

Highlights
  • Design custom minifigures
  • Build power-ups from bricks
  • Control iconic LEGO levels
  • Compete in 8 arenas
  • Expand minifig and power-up collection
Features
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Build your way to the top in this lighthearted, team action brawler where anything can happen. • Design your own heroic minifigure with unique brawling abilities! • Build ridiculous power-ups out of bricks! • Work with your team to control iconic LEGO levels! • Compete in 8 different arenas, including classic favorites like Castle and newcomers like Jurassic World! • Expand your collection of minifigs and power-ups! • Become the ultimate brawler!

Screenshots

LEGO® Ninjago™4 screens
LEGO® Brawls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LEGO® Brawls at Free against LEGO® Ninjago™'s $4.99. LEGO® Brawls also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 21 months). LEGO® Ninjago™'s advantage is chart position (#45 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.5). On ads, 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

LEGO® Brawls is free to download; LEGO® Ninjago™ costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LEGO® Brawls holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 22K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of LEGO® Ninjago™'s written reviews are positive against 75% of LEGO® Brawls's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LEGO® Ninjago™ ships an update every 21 months, LEGO® Brawls every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
LEGO® Ninjago™ versus LEGO® Brawls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEGO® Ninjago™LEGO® Brawls
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (5.3K ratings)4.7 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews75.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K22K — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.5
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB2.1 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperWarner Bros.LEGO

Customer experience

LEGO® Ninjago™

All ratings5,317 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews583 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative43.7%

LEGO® Brawls

All ratings22,350 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,100 reviews
Positive75.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative15.6%

User reviews

LEGO® Ninjago™

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent game
  • 🎮 Fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🕹️ Nostalgic experience
  • 🏆 Challenging boss battles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🕹️ Difficult controls
  • ⏱️ Short game length
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

LEGO® Brawls

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive controls
  • 💡 Unique LEGO-themed brawling concept
  • 👍 Enjoyable customization options
  • 🚀 Fast-paced matches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 Performance issues on some devices
  • ⏱️ Seasons feel too long
  • 🔒 Lack of offline/single-player mode
  • 🔒 Limited social features

Bugs and requests

LEGO® Ninjago™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Cutscenes not working
  • Levels freezing or not progressing
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Customizable characters
  • Multilingual support
  • Improved vehicle controls
  • Continuation of the story

LEGO® Brawls

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Connectivity issues and server problems
  • Progression and reward system bugs
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs
  • Controller input issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more LEGO themes and characters
  • Implement a story mode or campaign
  • Allow custom map creation
  • Improve matchmaking and balancing
  • Add more game modes beyond brawling

In-app purchases

None

LEGO® Ninjago™

No in-app purchases

None

LEGO® Brawls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LEGO® Ninjago™ free?
LEGO® Ninjago™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LEGO® Brawls free?
LEGO® Brawls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LEGO® Ninjago™ or LEGO® Brawls?
LEGO® Brawls is rated higher. LEGO® Ninjago™ averages 3.3 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while LEGO® Brawls averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.
Do LEGO® Ninjago™ or LEGO® Brawls have ads?
Neither LEGO® Ninjago™ nor LEGO® Brawls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LEGO® Ninjago™ or LEGO® Brawls?
LEGO® Ninjago™ ships an update every 21 months, and LEGO® Brawls every 6 weeks. Most recently, LEGO® Ninjago™ was updated on November 1, 2026 and LEGO® Brawls on October 30, 2026.

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