# NinjAwesome vs Tiny Gladiators

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Gladiators at every 2 weeks against NinjAwesome's every 11 months. Tiny Gladiators also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NinjAwesome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Gladiators sells 12 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 — 4.8 for NinjAwesome against 4.8 for Tiny Gladiators. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 93% and 92% positive.

NinjAwesome ships an update every 11 months, Tiny Gladiators every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NinjAwesome | Tiny Gladiators |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjawesome/id1060739646/reviews) | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-gladiators/id1162024432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 91.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) | [BoomBit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045926022) |

## What reviewers say

### NinjAwesome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjawesome/id1060739646)

Engage in a fast-paced ninja adventure with skillful swipes to navigate traps and collect coins. Battle enemies, use shuriken, and complete various ninja missions. Upgrade powers and unlock new abilities to master the art of the ninja.

**Highlights:** Skillful swipe controls, Hurdle perilous traps, Snatch bouncing coins, Slash wicked enemies, Snipe foes with shuriken, Upgrade Ninja Powers, Master Secret Missions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of NinJems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of NinJems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure of NinJems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Challenging platforming
- 💎 Good value for free-to-play game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🕰️ Repetitive quests and levels
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🕰️ Slow progression and upgrade system
- 🔒 Lack of controller support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Inability to avoid damage after being hit
- Platforms and obstacles not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Implement boss battles
- Allow customization of ninja appearance
- Add controller support
- Improve progression system


### Tiny Gladiators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-gladiators/id1162024432)

Embark on a quest for vengeance in this action RPG fighting game. Explore diverse regions, battle powerful enemies and bosses, and upgrade your character with new skills and gear. Challenge other players online or test your mettle in the high-risk Survival Tower.

**Highlights:** Action-packed fighting gameplay, RPG character progression, Explore 4 distinct regions, Online multiplayer battles, Survival Tower mode, Dozens of unique gear pieces, Leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamonds Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Smart Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Diamonds Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Diamonds Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Souls Pack 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Diamonds Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Genuinely amazing game
- ⭐ Great game
- ⭐ Awesome game
- ⭐ Fun and addictive
- ⭐ Nostalgic and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with extra levels
- 🐛 Issues with character customization and progression
- 💰 Potential pay-to-win elements
- 🔍 Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Extra levels not registering as completed
- Inability to claim rewards from extra levels
- Infinite loading screens and crashes
- Character data not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add more classes and character customization options
- Improve the clan and PvP systems
- Increase rewards and progression for extra levels
- Provide more frequent updates and new content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NinjAwesome free?

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

### Is Tiny Gladiators free?

Tiny Gladiators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NinjAwesome or Tiny Gladiators?

NinjAwesome and Tiny Gladiators are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 2K ratings respectively.

### Do NinjAwesome or Tiny Gladiators have ads?

Both NinjAwesome and Tiny Gladiators show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NinjAwesome or Tiny Gladiators?

NinjAwesome ships an update every 11 months, and Tiny Gladiators every 2 weeks. Most recently, NinjAwesome was updated on September 30, 2026 and Tiny Gladiators on October 1, 2026.

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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.*