# CAPTAIN TSUBASA vs Gem Warrior

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CAPTAIN TSUBASA | Gem Warrior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-tsubasa-ace/id1637404845/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-warrior/id1640836926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 426 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tadpole Entertainment Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780719528) | [HOTARU LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640836928) |

## What reviewers say

### CAPTAIN TSUBASA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-tsubasa-ace/id1637404845)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Golden Ball Giftpack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deal I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deals Ⅲ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Giftpack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deals Ⅱ | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Golden Ball Giftpack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 680 Golden Ball Giftpack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,980 Golden Ball Giftpack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3,280 Golden Ball Giftpack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6,480 Golden Ball Giftpack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 💡 Inspiring anime-style
- 🎮 Fun for fans of the franchise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of content and updates
- 💳 Overly grindy and pay-to-win
- 🎮 Difficult controls and defense

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Gem Warrior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-warrior/id1640836926)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| energy crystal 50 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited-time sale! | $1.99 | one-time |
| energy crystal 250 | $2.99 | one-time |
| energy crystal 1000 | $11.99 | one-time |
| energy crystal  2500 | $29.99 | one-time |


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