Comparison

Extra Lives vs Ronin

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

Head to head
About

Extra Lives

Survive a zombie-infested world by developing relationships with characters and exploring diverse locations. Engage in satisfying combat and customize your experience with various gameplay options. Upgrade for enhanced features and enjoy a unique survival simulation.

Highlights
  • Zombie survival gameplay
  • Relationship development with 200 characters
  • Explore 50+ locations
  • Interactive objects
  • Above-average combat system
  • Character customization
  • Adjustable zombie population
Features
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See how long you can survive in a world full of brainless zombies and heartless humans! Develop unique relationships with 200 other characters spread across 8 warring factions - each with their own beliefs about what the problem is and how to solve it. Explore over 50 different locations on your journey to restore order to every corner of the city, with hundreds of interactive objects to help you along the way. Featuring an above-average combat system from the Wrestling Revolution series, tearing enemies apart has never been so satisfying! Although the game is mostly free to play, you can upgrade to "infinitely" enhance your experience. Start with a character of your creation and save your changes to all others to make the world your own. You can even choose how many zombies you start with to either dive in at the deep end or ensure a slow build. Full access to the special "Deathmatch" mode also gives you all the fun of slaying zombies with none of the pressure! HOW TO PLAY Players of previous games may need to take the time to adjust to the new control system, which distinguishes between the left or right hands: * The RED fist buttons allow you to ATTACK from either side. * The BLUE hand buttons allow you to PICK-UP or DROP with either hand (hold a direction to THROW). + Pressing BOTH buttons on either SIDE will attempt to USE what is in that hand - such as eating food or reading books (notice that some actions may cause you to swap hands to use them properly). + Pressing BOTH pick-up buttons together will COMBINE the objects you have in each hand or nearby on the ground. Both hands can also be used to pick up larger furniture so long as they are empty and there is nothing closer to handle. + Pressing BOTH attack buttons together will attempt to GRAB your opponent (press again to release or any other combination of buttons to execute moves). + DOUBLE-TAP any direction to RUN. - Touch the HEALTH METER to SLEEP when your energy is low. - Touch the CLOCK to PAUSE - where you can exit or access other options. I regret that there's more to this game than could ever be explained here, so please look out for additional hints in the game itself.

About

Ronin

Embark on a revenge quest as a disgraced samurai in a war-torn Japan. Master a console-quality parry system, engage in tense, roguelike battles, and upgrade your character, pets, and weapons. Experience the beauty of ink wash-style graphics and face challenging bosses.

Highlights
  • Console-quality parry system
  • Roguelike action battles
  • Upgradable characters, pets, and weapons
  • Ink wash-style graphics
  • Challenging boss fights
  • Visceral sword combat
Features
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An era of warfare in Japan, death and betrayal stalk the land. A lone survivor—a disgraced warrior—has failed to save his lord. With nowhere to go and nothing to lose, the samurai clenches his sword as he sets out for revenge. # Parry and Slash! Console-Quality Parry System A parry system on mobile that perfectly replicates the experience of playing on PC or console. Experience visceral combat with the attack and defend buttons! Master the precise controls and witness the true pleasure of breathtaking sword mastery action! # Action Game Basics: Tense and Exciting Battles Keep training and upgrading to become a true hero! The roguelike action is straightforward but difficult to master. # Enhance Everything: Upgradable Characters, Pets, and Weapons! Concoct unique strategies with powerful weapons and assorted pieces of armor! The weapons and armor you forge and skills you master will lead the way to survival. # A Vivid Depiction of Japan in Ink Wash Painting Experience the mesmerizing ink wash-style graphics, with a unique oriental taste. # Thrilling Combat and Lots of Bosses to Fight! Prepare for the Ultimate Challenge! Think you've survived a swarm of enemies? Even stronger enemies await you, so prepare for their powerful attacks and study their combat patterns. When you have finally mastered the sword through these trials of life and death, you shall be the last one standing. Travel through time in ink-painted Japan, and experience an epic samurai action game with visceral combat. Ronin: The Last Samurai. Venture Down the Path of the Warrior Now! PLEASE NOTE! Ronin: The Last Samurai is free to download and play, but some in-game items can be purchased for real money. If you do not want to use this feature, please block in-app purchases in your device settings. Also, according to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, you must be at least 15 years old and need an internet connection to play the game. [Customer Support] To contact us, go to Settings > Customer Support or send an email to the address below. support@dreamotion-help.freshdesk.com [Official Facebook Page] https://www.facebook.com/roninDreamotion [Terms of Service] http://dreamotion.us/termsofservice [Privacy Policy] http://dreamotion.us/privacy-policy ---- Developers: 4F, 10, Hwangsaeul-ro 335beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea

Screenshots

Extra Lives4 screens
Ronin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ronin at 4.7 against Extra Lives's 4.1. Extra Lives's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Extra Lives sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ronin sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ronin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 71% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Extra Lives ships an update every 8 days, Ronin monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Extra Lives versus Ronin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtra LivesRonin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.6K ratings)4.7 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K3.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB478 MB
Age rating+1712+
DeveloperMDickie LimitedDreamotion Inc.

Customer experience

Extra Lives

All ratings1,534 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews284 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative20.4%

Ronin

All ratings3,296 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,122 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.5%
Negative21.1%

User reviews

Extra Lives

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fun to play
  • 💡 Unique concept
  • 👍 Lots of customization
  • 👍 Realistic gore and dismemberment

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Clunky controls
  • 🐛 Aggressive and unreasonable NPCs
  • 🐛 Unfair combat mechanics
  • 🐛 Slow character recovery time
  • 🐛 Repetitive dialogue and quests

Ronin

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔥 Excellent combat system
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style
  • 🤖 Challenging but rewarding gameplay
  • 💰 Generous free-to-play model
  • 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Difficult counter flash timing
  • 🛒 Gear progression can feel grindy
  • 💰 Fusion system is RNG-heavy
  • 🔋 Energy system can limit playtime
  • 🤖 Difficulty spike in later chapters

Bugs and requests

Extra Lives

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashing after ads
  • Disappearing character limbs
  • Inability to restore purchases
  • Automatic movement/actions
  • Inconsistent NPC reactions

Requested features

8 requests
  • 3D version of the game
  • More weapon and character variety
  • Improved AI and NPC behavior
  • Ability to skip dialogue
  • Online/multiplayer mode
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  • More locations and environments
  • Customizable character creation
  • Adjustable hunger/survival mechanics

Ronin

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck at 70% loading screen
  • Losing progress after closing the app
  • Wired sound effects that can't be turned off

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more weapons, characters, and bosses
  • Implement player-vs-player mode
  • Introduce story mode or campaign
  • Allow customization of control layout
  • Add faction-based or guild-based content
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  • Improve the fusion system to be less RNG-dependent
  • Expand the practice mode to include more enemy types

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Extra Lives

One-time1
  • Infinite Lives$2.99
10 purchases

Ronin

One-time10
  • Gem x120$0.99
  • Gem x120 (Monthly Offer)$0.99
  • Magic Chest Bundle$2.99
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  • Path of the Warrior$4.99
  • Guide's Gift$4.99
  • Gem x590 (Monthly Offer)$4.99
  • Merchant License$5.99
  • Path of the Warrior$5.99
  • Ronin’s Journey Backpack$9.99
  • Gem x1200 (Monthly Offer)$9.99

Questions

Is Extra Lives free?
Extra Lives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ronin free?
Ronin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Extra Lives or Ronin?
Ronin is rated higher. Extra Lives averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Ronin averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Extra Lives or Ronin have ads?
Ronin shows ads; Extra Lives does not.
Which is updated more often, Extra Lives or Ronin?
Extra Lives ships an update every 8 days, and Ronin monthly. Most recently, Extra Lives was updated on November 9, 2026 and Ronin on November 10, 2026.

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