Comparison

Ronin vs Pre Master

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

Head to head
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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.)

Screenshots

Ronin4 screens
Pre Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ronin ships an update monthly, Pre Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ronin versus Pre Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoninPre Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.3K ratings) — better3.5 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better38.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better50
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size478 MB640 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDreamotion Inc.月鹏 徐

Customer experience

Ronin

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

Pre Master

All ratings50 ratings
Positive58.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative34.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative54.8%

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

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
10 purchases

Pre Master

One-time10
  • 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

Questions

Is Ronin free?
Ronin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pre Master free?
Pre Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ronin or Pre Master?
Ronin is rated higher. Ronin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Pre Master averages 3.5 from 50 ratings.
Do Ronin or Pre Master have ads?
Ronin shows ads; Pre Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Ronin or Pre Master?
Ronin ships an update monthly, and Pre Master every 2 months. Most recently, Ronin was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pre Master on November 3, 2026.

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