Comparison

KOF'98 UM OL vs FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO

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

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About

KOF'98 UM OL

Assemble a dream team of over 150 iconic fighters to battle in classic King of Fighters arenas. Master QTE combos, upgrade your heroes, and challenge players worldwide in this authentic mobile fighting game experience.

Highlights
  • Collect over 150 fighters
  • Build and customize your dream team
  • Execute QTE combos for powerful attacks
  • RPG progression and fighter upgrades
  • Engage in campaign and PvP battles
  • Authentic KOF experience with classic elements
Features
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[KOF 9th Anniversary: The Fighting Legend Never Dies] The greatest moment has arrived! SNK officially presents the glorious 9th anniversary of KOF. The new god-tier fighter Advent. IGNIZ has descended to dominate the battlefield with absolute power. Log in now to claim the generous 7-Day Login Rewards, embark on the Warrior's Journey roguelike challenge, stack powerful buff combinations, and earn exclusive rewards. The limited-time Anniversary Shop is now open. This is the golden age for fighters—the flames of battle have reignited, and your destiny awaits! Game Features: [SNK Classic IP Fighters Assemble!] The King of Fighters unites iconic characters from legendary series like Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting. Reconnect with all-time favorites like Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, Mai Shiranui, Haoumaru from Samurai Shodown, Ukyo Tachibana, and Nakoruru. Embrace the nostalgia from the original game scenes, realistic sound effects, signature moves, and authentic Japanese voice acting. Reignite your passion for fighting games and timeless classics – never back down, never give up! [Innovative Gameplay and Fresh PVP Experience] Discover the unique "Brawl District," a strategic gameplay unlike all previous PVP experiences. It was designed for players to forge the ultimate team. Create stages for others to challenge, draw to unlock and upgrade fighters, and gather resources across various game modes. Earn peak points based on your rank as you strive to conquer the Hall of Honor and emerge as the strongest King of Fighters. [Dynamic Combos Create Thrilling Action] Bored with tapping avatars to activate skills? Our innovative QTE combat combo system offers an unparalleled, exhilarating mobile combat experience. Harness the immense power of Kyo Kusanagi, Yachu, and Haoh Shoko Ken's devastating attacks by controlling the precise timing of your strikes. Dominate the rhythm of battle, land heavy blows on foes, and continue unstoppable combos! [Complex Systems and Engaging Gameplay] Explore tons of PVE and PVP gameplay, including the Bar, Talents, Ultimate Trial, King of Fighters Championship, and Female Fighter Dungeons. Conquer Orochi's Will by challenging the mightiest kings. Delve into the diverse world of KOF and relive classic dungeons to reign supreme across the server and form your legend! [Strategic Battles and Effortless Wins] Create your perfect line-up and enjoy strategic card battles. Collect and develop fighters while increasing your power with offline rewards. Enjoy original fighting challenges that make every battle more strategic and engaging!

About

FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO

Experience a classic 1995 fighting game with updated features for modern devices. Enjoy intense battles with new characters and mechanics, online rankings, and customizable controls.

Highlights
  • Classic fighting gameplay
  • New characters and mechanics
  • Online ranking modes
  • Quick save/load functionality
  • Virtual pad customization
  • Reproducible NEOGEO screen settings
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NEOGEO's masterpiece games are now available in the app !! And in recent years, SNK has partnered with Hamster Corporation to bring many of the classic games on the NEOGEO onto modern gaming environments through the ACA NEOGEO series. Now on smartphone, the difficulty and look NEOGEO games had back then can be reproduced through screen settings and options. Also, players can benefit from online features such as online ranking modes. More, it features quick save/load and virtual pad customization functions to support comfortable play within the app. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces that are still supported to this day. [Game introduction] FATAL FURY 3 is a fighting game released by SNK in 1995. A new “Story” is about to begin in the city of South Town. Five new characters join for a total of 10 hungry wolves ready for battle. Featuring new elements such as the Oversway and Combination Art mechanic, be ready for epic and intense fights! [Recommendation OS] iOS 13 and above © SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Co.

Screenshots

KOF'98 UM OL4 screens
FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KOF'98 UM OL at Free against FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO's $3.99. KOF'98 UM OL also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (322 vs 4). FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

KOF'98 UM OL is free to download; FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO costs $3.99 up front. KOF'98 UM OL sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KOF'98 UM OL holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KOF'98 UM OL has 322 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of KOF'98 UM OL's written reviews are positive against 67% of FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KOF'98 UM OL ships an update every 2 months, FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
KOF'98 UM OL versus FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKOF'98 UM OLFATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (322 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews42.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings322 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.3 GB176 MB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperFingerTipsSNK CORPORATION

Customer experience

KOF'98 UM OL

All ratings322 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive42.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative47.0%

FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

KOF'98 UM OL

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to log in or connect accounts
  • Crashes during battles and gameplay
  • Incorrect or missing rewards
  • Glitches with certain game mechanics
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more KOF characters
  • Improve server stability
  • Implement multi-language support
  • Introduce more game modes and events
  • Optimize performance on older devices

FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

KOF'98 UM OL

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Card$3.991 Month
One-time15
  • 45 Diamonds$0.99
  • 135 Diamonds$2.99
  • 225 Diamonds$4.99
Show 12 more
  • 450 Diamonds$9.99
  • Gift Pack 10$9.99
  • 675 Diamonds$14.99
  • Gift Pack 11$14.99
  • Special Offer Pack 16$15.99
  • Gift Pack 16$19.99
  • 1350 Diamonds$29.99
  • New server IAP discount 3$29.99
  • PrivilegeCard 1$29.99
  • Gift pack 4$44.99
  • 2250 Diamonds$49.99
  • 4500 Diamonds$99.99
None

FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KOF'98 UM OL free?
KOF'98 UM OL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO free?
FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KOF'98 UM OL or FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO?
KOF'98 UM OL is rated higher. KOF'98 UM OL averages 4.9 out of 5 from 322 ratings, while FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do KOF'98 UM OL or FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO have ads?
KOF'98 UM OL shows ads; FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO does not.
Which is updated more often, KOF'98 UM OL or FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO?
KOF'98 UM OL ships an update every 2 months, and FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO weekly. Most recently, KOF'98 UM OL was updated on September 22, 2026 and FATAL FURY 3 ACA NEOGEO on September 23, 2026.

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