# TAG.IO vs Gladiator Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Gladiator Simulator at 4.7 against TAG.IO's 3.2. Gladiator Simulator also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 17) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). TAG.IO's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TAG.IO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gladiator Simulator sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gladiator Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gladiator Simulator has 10K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of TAG.IO's written reviews are positive against 75% of Gladiator Simulator's.

TAG.IO ships an update weekly, Gladiator Simulator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TAG.IO | Gladiator Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagio/id1452073989/reviews) | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-simulator-arena-war/id6753307478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) | [LLP Take Top Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664783937) |

## What reviewers say

### TAG.IO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagio/id1452073989)

Engage in the world's largest game of tag. Collect followers from the city, take them from rivals, and grow your following to unlock new cosmetic items. Compete to gather the biggest crowd.

**Highlights:** Massive multiplayer tag game, Collect followers, Steal followers from rivals, Gather the largest following, Unlock new hats and skins

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $11.99 | one-time |


### Gladiator Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-simulator-arena-war/id6753307478)

Engage in intense gladiator battles with dynamic gameplay and roguelike elements. Each fight offers new challenges, enemies, and opportunities to upgrade your fighting style. Master skill-based controls to overcome epic boss fights and deadly traps.

**Highlights:** Dynamic arena battle gameplay, Roguelike elements with randomized encounters, Powerful upgrades for fighting style, Epic boss fights and deadly traps, Skill-based controls

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 1 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage 3 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage 7 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rare bone set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage 4 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stage 8 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stage 2 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stage 6 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heap of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Burrel of gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Box of gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TAG.IO free?

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

### Is Gladiator Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TAG.IO or Gladiator Simulator?

Gladiator Simulator is rated higher. TAG.IO averages 3.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Gladiator Simulator averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do TAG.IO or Gladiator Simulator have ads?

Both TAG.IO and Gladiator Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TAG.IO or Gladiator Simulator?

TAG.IO ships an update weekly, and Gladiator Simulator every 3 weeks. Most recently, TAG.IO was updated on October 4, 2026 and Gladiator Simulator on October 21, 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.*