# assassin. vs Borderland Arena

assassin. and Borderland Arena both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Borderland Arena's written reviews are positive against 24% of assassin.'s. Borderland Arena also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). assassin.'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (58 vs 16). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. assassin. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Borderland Arena asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for assassin. against 4.4 for Borderland Arena. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of assassin.'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Borderland Arena's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | assassin. | Borderland Arena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assassin/id1281292330/reviews) | **[4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borderland-arena/id6749435103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Sheridan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434634194) | [Vusal Islamzada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827176134) |

## What reviewers say

### assassin.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assassin/id1281292330)

A social game where you create custom rules to eliminate targets. Compete with friends to be the last player remaining without being eliminated. Enjoy a unique and engaging gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Create custom game rules, Assign and eliminate targets, Last player standing wins, Play with friends, Unique gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waitlist Skip | $4.99 | one-time |


### Borderland Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borderland-arena/id6749435103)

Engage in a unique strategy card game with online multiplayer and AI-powered rule generation. Design custom challenges, set your own game parameters, and make tactical decisions to complete missions within defined limits. Experience a dynamic and evolving gameplay where you control the rules.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer battles, AI-powered rule generation, Customizable game rules, Time-based challenges, Mission completion, Personalized gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate simulation of AIB registration
- 🤩 Highly customizable
- 💯 Impressive and true to the TV show

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads at the bottom of the screen can be annoying
- 🔊 AI voice not the same as the show

**Reported bugs**

- Japanese language mode sounds like English mixed with Japanese

**Requested features**

- Add a Joker card option
- Use the original voice from the show (English and Japanese)
- Add a 'game over' screen with the show's sound effects
- Implement a 'facial recognition' startup screen
- Add a 'visa' screen that shows the last played game card


## Frequently asked questions

### Is assassin. free?

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

### Is Borderland Arena free?

Borderland Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, assassin. or Borderland Arena?

Borderland Arena is rated higher. assassin. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Borderland Arena averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do assassin. or Borderland Arena have ads?

Neither assassin. nor Borderland Arena shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, assassin. or Borderland Arena?

assassin. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Borderland Arena every 3 weeks. Most recently, assassin. was updated on October 15, 2026 and Borderland Arena on October 15, 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.*