Comparison

CAPTAIN TSUBASA vs Gem Warrior

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

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About

CAPTAIN TSUBASA

Experience the officially licensed mobile football game based on the "Captain Tsubasa" IP. Control iconic characters, perform breathtaking moves, and relive classic storylines in intense 3D battles. Choose between strategic formations or real-time action to lead your team to victory.

Highlights
  • Officially licensed "Captain Tsubasa" IP
  • Iconic character control (Tsubasa, Hyuga)
  • 3D animation and graphics
  • Dream League (strategic formations)
  • Ace Showdown (real-time action)
  • Player training and development paths
  • Classic storyline recreation
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"Captain Tsubasa: Ace" is an officially licensed mobile football game from the "Captain Tsubasa" IP. Players can take control of characters like Tsubasa Ozora and Kojiro Hyuga, performing breathtaking football moves, reliving the intense battle scenes, experiencing various gameplay modes, and reveling in the excitement of football confrontations. Officially Licensed IP! Ignite Your Football Dream! "Captain Tsubasa: Ace" preserves the original settings of the series, vividly bringing to life the dazzling moments of characters like Tsubasa Ozora, Kojiro Hyuga, and Genzo Wakabayashi through 3D animation. Players can take control of these iconic footballers on the field, sprinting for the love of football and battling for every single victory! Real-time Battles! Strategic Formations! Diverse Gameplay Awaits Your Choice! "Captain Tsubasa: Ace" provides two distinct types of gameplay: Dream League and Ace Showdown. The Dream League mode emphasizes strategic formations, while Ace Showdown focuses on real-time actions. As you train your players, different developmental paths for the same player can significantly influence his on-field performance and skill strategies. Whether you prefer real-time gameplay or strategic planning, Dream League and Ace Showdown modes offer thrilling experiences tailored to your taste. Complete Roster Unleashed! Popular Players Taking the Stage! Many have followed the journey of Tsubasa Ozora, Kojiro Hyuga, Taro Misaki, and Ryo Ishizaki from their youthful days to adulthood, with their stories filled with fervor and zeal. Now, they're back and ready to shine in "Captain Tsubasa: Ace". In the future, even more powerful players will be taking the field alongside them. Follow in the footsteps of legendary players and once again experience the captivating football journey of Tsubasa Ozora and others! Classic Storyline! Iconic Moments Perfectly Recreated! Every match calls for your utmost effort! "Captain Tsubasa: Ace" revives the iconic animated storylines. The daily pursuits of dreams, moments that celebrate youth, and other unforgettable scenes are passionately recreated in the game with high-quality 3D graphics. Reconnect with the passion and emotions, and let's chase our shared dream of football together!

About

Gem Warrior

Engage in physics-based combat that blends puzzle mechanics with fighting action. Customize your fighters with unique skill gems and master simple controls for deep strategic gameplay. Battle opponents in dynamic stages and test your skills in real-time PvP arena showdowns.

Highlights
  • Physics-based combat
  • Customizable fighters with Skill Gems
  • Simple controls, deep strategy
  • Dynamic action and satisfying combat
  • Challenging stages with varied enemies
  • PvP Arena Mode
Features
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A new kind of casual game that fuses puzzle mechanics and fighting action — all powered by real physics! ● Customize Your Fighters Equip unique Skill Gems to create your own combat style and strategy. ● Simple Controls, Deep Strategy Easy to play, hard to master. Assign skills and time your moves to dominate the battlefield! ● Satisfying Combat and Dynamic Action Enjoy fast-paced battles driven by realistic physics. Knock enemies around with explosive impact! ● Challenging and Varied Stages Face different enemies and clever gimmicks in each stage — new surprises every time you play! ● Battle Other Players in Arena Mode Test your reflexes and tactics against real players in intense PvP showdowns. Play now and smash your way through physics-based mayhem!

Screenshots

CAPTAIN TSUBASA4 screens
Gem Warrior3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gem Warrior at 100% against CAPTAIN TSUBASA's 59%. Gem Warrior also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). CAPTAIN TSUBASA's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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. CAPTAIN TSUBASA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gem Warrior sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gem Warrior holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CAPTAIN TSUBASA has 3.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of CAPTAIN TSUBASA's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gem Warrior's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAPTAIN TSUBASA ships an update every 2 months, Gem Warrior fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CAPTAIN TSUBASA versus Gem Warrior: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAPTAIN TSUBASAGem Warrior
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.5 GB426 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTadpole Entertainment Company LimitedHOTARU LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Customer experience

CAPTAIN TSUBASA

All ratings3,259 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews360 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative31.4%

Gem Warrior

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CAPTAIN TSUBASA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and network errors
  • Tutorial stage getting stuck
  • Graphical issues and missing effects
  • Matchmaking and connection problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more players and characters
  • Improve the gacha/summoning system
  • Implement 11v11 online matches
  • Add controller support
  • Improve the defensive mechanics

Gem Warrior

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

CAPTAIN TSUBASA

One-time10
  • 60 Golden Ball Giftpack$0.99
  • Daily Deal I$0.99
  • Daily Deals Ⅲ$0.99
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  • Value Giftpack$0.99
  • Daily Deals Ⅱ$1.99
  • 300 Golden Ball Giftpack$4.99
  • 680 Golden Ball Giftpack$9.99
  • 1,980 Golden Ball Giftpack$29.99
  • 3,280 Golden Ball Giftpack$49.99
  • 6,480 Golden Ball Giftpack$99.99
9 purchases

Gem Warrior

One-time9
  • energy crystal 50$0.49
  • Beginner Bundle 1$1.99
  • Beginner Bundle 2$1.99
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  • VIP$1.99
  • Beginner Bundle 3$1.99
  • Limited-time sale!$1.99
  • energy crystal 250$2.99
  • energy crystal 1000$11.99
  • energy crystal 2500$29.99

Questions

Is CAPTAIN TSUBASA free?
CAPTAIN TSUBASA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gem Warrior free?
Gem Warrior is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CAPTAIN TSUBASA or Gem Warrior?
Gem Warrior is rated higher. CAPTAIN TSUBASA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Gem Warrior averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CAPTAIN TSUBASA or Gem Warrior have ads?
Both CAPTAIN TSUBASA and Gem Warrior show ads.
Which is updated more often, CAPTAIN TSUBASA or Gem Warrior?
CAPTAIN TSUBASA ships an update every 2 months, and Gem Warrior fortnightly. Most recently, CAPTAIN TSUBASA was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gem Warrior on November 3, 2026.

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