# Edo Superstar vs Maximus 2

The clearest difference is ads: Edo Superstar at none against Maximus 2's shown. Edo Superstar also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Maximus 2's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 24). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Edo Superstar sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Maximus 2 sells 5 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 Edo Superstar against 4.8 for Maximus 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maximus 2 has 2.6K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Edo Superstar's written reviews are positive against 71% of Maximus 2's.

Edo Superstar ships an update every 8 days, Maximus 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Edo Superstar | Maximus 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edo-superstar/id1157300139/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 370 MB | 669 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [cleaversoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/326127568) | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) |

## What reviewers say

### Edo Superstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edo-superstar/id1157300139)

Embark on an action-packed beat-em-up adventure as an ambitious monkey ninja in old Japan. Master gesture-based controls to perform combos, parry attacks, and unlock new abilities. Rise in fame, upgrade your hero, and compete in a legendary tournament.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based controls, Unlockable abilities, Character stat upgrades, Equipment upgrades, Combo system, Boss battles

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stat Reset | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning art and visuals
- 🎮 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 🎵 Refreshing music and sound design
- 💡 Innovative and intuitive controls
- 👍 Rewarding mechanics and complexity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Difficult controls initially
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💥 Frequent crashes on older devices
- 🧱 Frustrating enemy mechanics
- 🚶‍♂️ Awkward platforming and movement

**Reported bugs**

- Punching backwards glitch
- Fighting rooster bug
- Game resets to earlier levels
- Purchased items not received
- Crashing during loading or fights

**Requested features**

- More clothes designs
- Ability to view all tips in one place
- Retry button instead of exit for challenges
- Controller support
- More playable characters


### Maximus 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924)

Embark on a fantasy beat-em-up adventure with satisfying combat. Fight solo or team up with up to 4 players in a continuous, single-shot story. Choose from unique heroes and utilize teamwork to overcome enemies.

**Highlights:** Satisfying combat mechanics, Up to 4-player co-op multiplayer, Continuous single-shot story, Diverse hero roles and weapons, Teamwork and revive mechanics, Online and local multiplayer support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40x Continues | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| FOUR EPIC SKINS PACK! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Gold Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to learn controls
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Ability to buy all characters upfront
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 👍 Enjoyable retro-style beat 'em up experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 🔍 Short story mode
- 💰 Expensive to unlock all characters
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Progression/save data loss
- Multiplayer connectivity issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and story content
- Ability to play as villain characters
- Level creator mode
- Controller support
- Improved enemy balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Edo Superstar free?

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

### Is Maximus 2 free?

Maximus 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Edo Superstar or Maximus 2?

Maximus 2 is rated higher. Edo Superstar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Maximus 2 averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Edo Superstar or Maximus 2 have ads?

Maximus 2 shows ads; Edo Superstar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Edo Superstar or Maximus 2?

Edo Superstar ships an update every 8 days, and Maximus 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Edo Superstar was updated on November 2, 2026 and Maximus 2 on November 3, 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.*