# Gladiator Rising 2 vs Re

The clearest difference is update cadence: Re at every 10 days against Gladiator Rising 2's every 5 weeks. Re also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Gladiator Rising 2's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 505). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gladiator Rising 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Re sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Gladiator Rising 2 against 4.7 for Re. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 505 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Gladiator Rising 2's written reviews are positive against 82% of Re's.

Gladiator Rising 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Re every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gladiator Rising 2 | Re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-rising-2/id1486281787/reviews)** | [4.7 (505 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 505 |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 262 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Happii Gamer Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331663692) | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) |

## 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


### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910)

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Leveling and Reincarnation, Stat Point Assignment, Ingredient Collection, Equipment Upgrading, Pet Recruitment (including bosses), Arena Battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| crystal 55 | $4.99 | one-time |
| crystal 180 | $14.99 | one-time |
| crystal 500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| crystal 1200 | $59.99 | one-time |
| crystal 3000 | $118.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique leveling system
- 👍 Engaging pet systems
- 👍 Endless progression
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost progress/data issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of direction
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting developer
- 🔒 Unavailable features in global version
- 🔋 Grindy gameplay can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

**Requested features**

- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gladiator Rising 2 free?

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

### Is Re free?

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

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

Gladiator Rising 2 is rated higher. Gladiator Rising 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Re averages 4.7 from 505 ratings.

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

Both Gladiator Rising 2 and Re show ads.

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

Gladiator Rising 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Re every 10 days. Most recently, Gladiator Rising 2 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Re on September 22, 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.*