Comparison

Summoner's Tales vs Aura Kingdom 2

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

Head to head
About

Summoner's Tales

Embark on a strategic journey through ancient Japan, battling demons and collecting supernatural creatures. Unravel mysteries, forge alliances with global players, and restore a shrine to save humanity.

Highlights
  • Collect supernatural monsters and demons
  • Engage in strategic battles
  • Unravel an intriguing story
  • Cooperate and compete with global players
  • Upgrade and restore shrines
  • Stunning graphics
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◆◆Hyakki Yagyō in Heian-kyō! A revolutionary Japanese style SLG is here! ◆◆ Over one thousand years ago in Heian-kyō, the line between human world and hell is blurry. There were those people who could transcend life and death, and control others’ fate. People feared and respected them, and called them onmyōji. Then came the big change. Demons and devils began walking the human world, bringing doom to humanity.To save mankind, let’s follow famous onmyōji Abe no Seimei and travel back to the ancient Japan in strategy game Summoner’s Tales. Summon Shikigami in Summoner’s Tales Cold and beautiful Yuki, cute Tanuki, Zashiki who brings fortune to families. Collect dozens of supernatural monsters and demons in Japanese folklore to battle for your cause! They have different characters and stories. What can you do to make them open their heart? An intriguing story will unfold Tons of secrets are for you to reveal on the world map. Aside from Shikigami and creatures from Japanese folklore, you will encounter Ninamoto, a samurai’s daughter, evil onmyōji Ashiya Doman, and the master onmyōji Abe no Seimei. There are a lot of mysteries to unravel in Summoner’s Tales, a Japanese style strategy game! Play with players across the world Cooperate or compete with global players. You can’t make it playing solo. Team up with others to prevail! Join alliances and make some good friends while saving the world! Team work is extremely important in Summoner’s Tales. It’s all about strategy Restore the destroyed shrine, upgrade it to shield it from the evil. Summoner’s Tales boasts stunning graphics. Stay alert all the time and achieve final victories with cute yet powerful Shikigami in Summoner’s Tales!

About

Aura Kingdom 2

Embark on a 3D anime fantasy adventure in a vast world, summoning legendary companions and evolving your gameplay. Engage in thrilling PVP battles, conquer world bosses with allies, and customize your hero's style. Build your own timeline and protect eternal love in this immersive MMO.

Highlights
  • Summon legendary Eidolons
  • Engage in PVP battles
  • Conquer World Bosses
  • Customize hero appearance
  • Guild systems and upgrades
  • Optimized dungeons
Features
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《Aura Kingdom 2: Evolution》Unleash Legendary Eidolons, Evolve Your Adventure! Dive into a vast world and immerse yourself in a new fantasy! Experience the evolution of an anime fantasy adventure MMO in the massive world of《Aura Kingdom》, featuring 5 major upgraded systems. Embark on your heroic journey with stunning legendary Eidolons by your side! ■ Evolutionary Update ■ New Evolution, Bringing More Exciting Elements! 1. Introducing new Rainbow Crystals to enhance strategic gameplay 2. Optimizing Classes and Talent to make skills easier to master 3. Enjoying a seamless gameplay with the Eidolon Bond feature 4. Strengthening your guild with the addition of Donation, Guild Buildings, and Talent systems 5. Embarking on a new adventure with optimized dungeons: Ruins Abyss, Guild Ship, and Territory War Relive the Classic Fantasy Gameplay—Enjoy an Anime Adventure MMORPG ■ Protect the World with Eidolons ■ Experience captivating story episodes with classic Eidolons in this anime RPG! Summon your legendary Eidolon companions, setting off on epic adventures together and protecting this stunning fantasy world. ■ Engage in PVP Battles within the Lost Forbidden Land ■ Be a hero and explore the boundless Lost Forbidden Land! Experience immersive PVP combat in this anime RPG! Venture into the unknown and put your skills to the test! ■ Conquer World Bosses Together ■ Ready yourselves, valiant heroes! World Bosses are about to descend! Join forces with your allies to battle mighty world bosses! Become a legend and claim glorious rewards as the ultimate champion of adventures! ■ Flaunt Your Style ■ Create and customize your hero however you like in this MMO! Mix and match hundreds of costumes to display your charismatic style and shine in the spotlight! ■ Protect Eternal Love, Design Your Timeline ■ Walk down the romantic aisle hand in hand! Tie the knot with the love of your life in this anime game! Build your own Timeline together and cherish your happily ever after!

Screenshots

Summoner's Tales4 screens
Aura Kingdom 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aura Kingdom 2 at 3.5 against Summoner's Tales's 2.2. Summoner's Tales's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Summoner's Tales sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Aura Kingdom 2 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aura Kingdom 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Summoner's Tales's written reviews are positive against 22% of Aura Kingdom 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Summoner's Tales versus Aura Kingdom 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummoner's TalesAura Kingdom 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (44 ratings)3.5 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.6% of reviews21.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB1.9 GB
Age rating9+12+
Developerchengdu longyuan Network Technology Co. Ltd.X-LEGEND ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Summoner's Tales

All ratings44 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative70.5%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive14.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative81.3%

Aura Kingdom 2

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative65.6%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Summoner's Tales

One-time8
  • 60 Kami stone Pack$0.99
  • 300 Kami stone Pack$4.99
  • Fortnight Card$4.99
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  • 680 Kami stone Pack$9.99
  • Month Card 20% OFF3 variants$17.99
  • 1,280 Kami stone Pack$19.99
  • Month Card$21.99
  • 3,280 Kami stone Pack$49.99
13 purchases

Aura Kingdom 2

One-time13
  • 66 Diamonds$0.99
  • Elite Pass$3.99
  • 28-Day Card$3.99
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  • Weekly Card$3.99
  • 340 Diamonds$4.99
  • Double Pass$11.99
  • Luxury Pass$14.99
  • 1380 Diamonds$19.99
  • Growth Pack$22.99
  • 1980 Diamonds$29.99
  • 3380 Diamonds$49.99
  • 4380 Diamonds$69.99
  • 6970 Diamonds$99.99

Questions

Is Summoner's Tales free?
Summoner's Tales is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aura Kingdom 2 free?
Aura Kingdom 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Summoner's Tales or Aura Kingdom 2?
Aura Kingdom 2 is rated higher. Summoner's Tales averages 2.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Aura Kingdom 2 averages 3.5 from 19 ratings.
Do Summoner's Tales or Aura Kingdom 2 have ads?
Aura Kingdom 2 shows ads; Summoner's Tales does not.
Which is updated more often, Summoner's Tales or Aura Kingdom 2?
Summoner's Tales ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aura Kingdom 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Summoner's Tales was updated on October 11, 2026 and Aura Kingdom 2 on October 19, 2026.

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