Ronin vs Pre Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Console-quality parry system
- Roguelike action battles
- Upgradable characters, pets, and weapons
- Ink wash-style graphics
- Challenging boss fights
- Visceral sword combat
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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
Pre Master
Embark on an adventure in a world blending martial arts and underground gangs. Train disciples, master combat techniques, and uncover a conspiracy in a coastal city. Explore a rich story with RPG elements and customizable fighting styles.
- Attribute cultivation (RPG)
- Kicking system with multiple schools
- Apprentice system for training and dueling
- Task system with plot twists
- Customizable moves and weapon combinations
- Explore a story of martial arts and gangs
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《Pre Master:sifu》Attempting to create a world that combines "underground gangs" and "traditional martial arts", the main stage of the story is a group of small fishing villages in the south, which developed into a relatively stable coastal town - K-city after the "Dragon's Head War". Martial arts master Hu Zhen received a mysterious letter and went to K-city to discover his brother Hu Jia, who had been missing for many years, who was actually active in K-city. Players will play martial arts master Hu Zhen and receive apprenticeship and education in K-city, Simultaneously tracking the trajectory of his younger brother Hujia, he discovered a huge conspiracy hidden under k-city and fulfilled his own mission. -----------------------playing method------------------------ Attribute cultivation (standard RPG game attribute) Kicking system (six martial arts schools+various challenge modes) Apprentice system (you can receive more apprentices, train your own apprentices and take them out to duel with others, or take them out for a tournament) as the player level rises. Task system (a routine plot, although there are no ups and downs, but there are also various reversals and small climaxes) Moves and weapon systems (we have made nearly 50 moves for players to combine at will. Weapons include knives, sticks, swords, daggers, pistols, etc.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ronin at 4.7 against Pre Master's 3.5. Ronin also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 39%) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 50). Pre Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Ronin sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pre Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ronin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ronin has 3.3K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Ronin's written reviews are positive against 39% of Pre Master's.
Ronin ships an update monthly, Pre Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ronin | Pre Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.3K ratings) — better | 3.5 (50 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 38.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 50 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 478 MB | 640 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dreamotion Inc. | 月鹏 徐 |
Customer experience
Ronin
Pre Master
Bugs and requests
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
Pre Master
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ronin
- 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
Pre Master
- Dagger Blueprint$0.29
- Pistol Blueprints$0.29
- Sword Drawings$0.29
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- Knife Drawings$0.29
- A small amount of silver$0.99
- A pile of silver$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- A pot of silver$4.99
- Large box of silver$19.99
- Gold coin treasure$59.99









