# Chroma Squad vs SOULVARS

The clearest difference is update cadence: SOULVARS at every 4 weeks against Chroma Squad's every 5 months. SOULVARS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and chart position (#124 vs unranked). Chroma Squad's advantage is ratings volume (155 vs 47). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Chroma Squad costs $4.99 and SOULVARS $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SOULVARS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Chroma Squad's written reviews are positive against 81% of SOULVARS's.

Chroma Squad ships an update every 5 months, SOULVARS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chroma Squad | SOULVARS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chroma-squad/id1208253299/reviews) | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulvars/id1576521142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#124** |
| Size | 604 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Akupara Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221828441) | [ginolabo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542984280) |

## What reviewers say

### Chroma Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chroma-squad/id1208253299)

Lead a team of stunt actors in a tactical RPG inspired by super sentai shows. Manage your studio, craft gear, and engage in turn-based combat with unique teamwork maneuvers and giant mecha battles. Your choices shape the branching storyline and lead to one of three endings.

**Highlights:** Studio customization and management, Tactical turn-based combat, Teamwork maneuvers, In-depth RPG systems, Crafting weapons and mechas, Branching storyline with multiple endings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging turn-based tactical RPG gameplay
- 😄 Humorous writing and witty dialogue
- 🎨 Charming retro pixel art graphics
- 🎵 Excellent chiptune soundtrack
- 🔄 High replayability with multiple endings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen resolution/display issues on newer devices
- 🐛 Studio upgrade menu buttons not functioning
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on certain devices
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs with character selection
- ⚠️ Lack of developer support and updates

**Reported bugs**

- Screen resolution incompatible with iPhone X and newer models
- Studio upgrade menu buttons unresponsive
- Character selection screen not functioning
- Game crashes after tutorial or during missions
- Mecha battle not awarding audience/director instructions

**Requested features**

- Sequel or expansion content
- Additional hero/character options (6th team member)
- New Game Plus mode
- Episode/mission editor
- More villain and monster varieties


### SOULVARS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulvars/id1576521142)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Embark on a deck-building JRPG adventure where souls are converted into data to combat deformities. Master strategic card-based combat with dynamic pixel animations and deep customization. Explore dungeons, collect enchanted items, and uncover a rich story.

**Highlights:** Deck-building combat system, Dynamic pixel animations, Rich customization, Dungeon exploration, Random enchanted item collection, Strategic soul bit combinations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chroma Squad free?

Chroma Squad costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SOULVARS free?

SOULVARS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chroma Squad or SOULVARS?

SOULVARS is rated higher. Chroma Squad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while SOULVARS averages 4.8 from 47 ratings.

### Do Chroma Squad or SOULVARS have ads?

Neither Chroma Squad nor SOULVARS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chroma Squad or SOULVARS?

Chroma Squad ships an update every 5 months, and SOULVARS every 4 weeks. Most recently, Chroma Squad was updated on October 29, 2026 and SOULVARS on October 30, 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.*