# Gladiator Rising 2 vs Gladiator Manager

The clearest difference is ads: Gladiator Manager at none against Gladiator Rising 2's shown. Gladiator Manager also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (81% vs 69%). Gladiator Rising 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2K vs 258). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gladiator Rising 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Gladiator Manager sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gladiator Rising 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gladiator Rising 2 has 2K ratings behind it against 258, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Gladiator Rising 2's written reviews are positive against 81% of Gladiator Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gladiator Rising 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Gladiator Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gladiator Rising 2 | Gladiator Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-rising-2/id1486281787/reviews)** | [4.3 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-manager/id1670358723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 258 |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 262 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Happii Gamer Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331663692) | [Rene Slump](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670358725) |

## What reviewers say

### Gladiator Rising 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-rising-2/id1486281787)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure where ancient creatures have escaped their prison and taken over the empire's arenas. As a prophesied savior, you must battle these powerful beasts, master strategic turn-based combat, and uncover an enthralling storyline. Explore a world with stunning pixel art, an expanded class system, and hundreds of items to craft.

**Highlights:** Real-Time Turn-Based RPG, Handcrafted Pixel Art, Immersive Storyline, Expanded Class System, Item Crafting, Hundreds of Items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gems | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💡 Interesting crafting system
- 👍 Enjoyable dialogue and humor
- 🚀 Quick gameplay sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔒 Issues with cloud saves and purchases
- 👎 Unbalanced difficulty and progression
- 👎 Repetitive and grindy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to open chests or access certain features
- Crashes and loss of progress after ads
- Inconsistent save data and character progression
- Unresponsive or buggy controls
- Localization issues and untranslated text

**Requested features**

- Improved crafting and inventory management
- More content and variety (bosses, levels, classes)
- Online multiplayer and PvP modes
- Ability to reset progress and start over
- Better localization and translation


### Gladiator Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-manager/id1670358723)

Manage, train, and battle gladiators in ancient Rome. This turn-based simulation game focuses on strategic decisions, resource management, and tactical combat. Ascend to become Rome's finest lanista by winning matches, unlocking gear, and navigating a corrupt arena system.

**Highlights:** Manage and train gladiators, Turn-based tactical auto-battles, Strategic resource and roster management, Bribe, scout, sabotage rivals, Customize gear, techniques, and traits, Grow estate and influence skill tree

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of gems | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 💎 Great value for free-to-play
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- ⚠️ Unbalanced difficulty
- 🔍 Missing features compared to Android version
- 🕹️ Clunky UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing gladiators
- Aqueduct construction issue
- Crashes when viewing battle reports
- Scaling issues on larger devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More content updates
- Ability to customize gladiators
- Better progression system
- Improved balance and difficulty scaling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gladiator Rising 2 free?

Gladiator Rising 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gladiator Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gladiator Rising 2 or Gladiator Manager?

Gladiator Rising 2 is rated higher. Gladiator Rising 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Gladiator Manager averages 4.3 from 258 ratings.

### Do Gladiator Rising 2 or Gladiator Manager have ads?

Gladiator Rising 2 shows ads; Gladiator Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gladiator Rising 2 or Gladiator Manager?

Gladiator Rising 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gladiator Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gladiator Rising 2 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Gladiator Manager on September 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.*