# Ronin vs OrbFun

The clearest difference is ads: OrbFun at none against Ronin's shown. OrbFun also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Ronin's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ronin sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and OrbFun sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ronin ships an update monthly, OrbFun weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ronin | OrbFun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ronin-the-last-samurai/id1534821475/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 478 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dreamotion Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151708423) | [Kasstek](https://appshunter.io/developer/550861855) |

## 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 (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem x120 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem x120 (Monthly Offer) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 1200 #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Traveler’s Backpack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 2500 #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Chest Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem x590 | $4.99 | 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 |
| Special Offer - 12000 #1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem x2500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem x2500 (Monthly Offer) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem x12000 | $99.99 | 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


### OrbFun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbfun/id6761431147)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ronin free?

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

### Is OrbFun free?

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

### Do Ronin or OrbFun have ads?

Ronin shows ads; OrbFun does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ronin or OrbFun?

Ronin ships an update monthly, and OrbFun weekly. Most recently, Ronin was updated on October 28, 2026 and OrbFun on October 16, 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.*