# Ronin vs Pre Master

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ronin | Pre Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ronin-the-last-samurai/id1534821475/reviews)** | [3.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pre-master/id1622944614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 478 MB | 640 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dreamotion Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151708423) | [月鹏 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516558553) |

## What reviewers say

### Ronin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ronin-the-last-samurai/id1534821475)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem x120 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem x120 (Monthly Offer) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Chest Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Path of the Warrior | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guide's Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem x590 (Monthly Offer) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Merchant License | $5.99 | one-time |
| Path of the Warrior | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ronin’s Journey Backpack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem x1200 (Monthly Offer) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Excellent combat system
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🤖 Challenging but rewarding gameplay
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Difficult counter flash timing
- 🛒 Gear progression can feel grindy
- 💰 Fusion system is RNG-heavy
- 🔋 Energy system can limit playtime
- 🤖 Difficulty spike in later chapters

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck at 70% loading screen
- Losing progress after closing the app
- Wired sound effects that can't be turned off

**Requested features**

- 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


### Pre Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pre-master/id1622944614)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dagger Blueprint | $0.29 | one-time |
| Pistol Blueprints | $0.29 | one-time |
| Sword Drawings | $0.29 | one-time |
| Knife Drawings | $0.29 | one-time |
| A small amount of silver | $0.99 | one-time |
| A pile of silver | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| A pot of silver | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large box of silver | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold coin treasure | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*