Comparison

Pocket Force vs BRAVER'S Σ

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Force

An idle hack-and-slash RPG where you conquer dungeons for rare items with random effects. Assemble a party of four classes and watch them level up and hunt for treasure on their own.

Highlights
  • Idle gameplay
  • Hack-and-slash combat
  • Dungeon conquering
  • Random item effects
  • Four distinct classes
  • Party organization
Features
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Easy play by neglecting! hack-and-slash RPG ! Get rare items by conquering dungeons in various places! Items have random special effects! Choose from 4 classes, organize the strongest party, and defeat powerful monsters! After organizing, all you have to do is watch! Level up and treasure hunting on your own!

About

BRAVER'S Σ

Features
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■ What is BRAVER'S Σ? Create your ultimate "Braver" in just 7 arcade battles. Freely allocate 4 core stats — Spirit, Technique, Body, and Magic — and combine over 150 abilities to craft unique strategic builds. No two runs are the same. Your choices define the strongest Braver. ■ The Braver System 【Free Stat Allocation】 Distribute points across 4 parameters between battles. The same character plays completely differently depending on your allocation, offering endless build variety. 【Braver Mode】 A powerful surge that activates based on star level. When triggered, your character's abilities are massively enhanced — turning the tide of battle in a single moment. ■ Strategic Battle System 【SPD-Based Skill Gauge】 Skill gauges fill based on Speed in real-time combat. Timing your skills and controlling turn order are keys to victory. 【Front & Back Row Formation】 Deploy 4 characters in a 2 front + 2 back formation. Front-row fighters deal heavy damage but take more hits. Back-row units excel at support and healing. 【Diverse Playable Characters】 A growing roster of characters, each with unique abilities and skills. From attackers and tanks to healers and buffers — assemble the ultimate party. 【150+ Abilities】 Combine over 150 abilities spanning attack boosts, defense buffs, status effects, healing, and more. Every arcade run creates a brand new build experience. ■ Three Game Modes 【Arcade Mode】 The core experience. Raise characters through 7 battles, allocating stats and acquiring abilities between fights. Short but deeply strategic sessions. 【Exploration Mode】 A PvE adventure with stories, diverse maps, and item collection to strengthen your team. 【Colosseum】 Test your builds against other players in real-time PvP. Climb the rankings and prove you're the ultimate Braver Master. ■ Character Growth & Gacha - 6-tier star system (Star 1 to Star 6) with increasing Braver Mode activation - Gacha pulls earn Σ Points for targeted character upgrades - 10-pull guarantees with high-rarity slots and bonus points - Equipment system to expand build options ■ Recommended For - Fans of stat allocation and build crafting - Players who love short but deep gameplay sessions - Strategy RPG enthusiasts - Competitive PvP players - Anime-style RPG lovers ■ Supported Languages 日本語 / English / 한국어 / 繁體中文 ■ Support Contact us through the in-game settings screen.

Screenshots

Pocket Force4 screens
BRAVER'S Σ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket Force at none against BRAVER'S Σ's 7. BRAVER'S Σ's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. BRAVER'S Σ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Force asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Force ships an update every 8 days, BRAVER'S Σ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Force versus BRAVER'S Σ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket ForceBRAVER'S Σ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size287 MB104 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTatsunori KanadaYuto Maeda

In-app purchases

None

Pocket Force

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

BRAVER'S Σ

One-time7
  • 虹の石 10個$1.99
  • 虹の石 50個 初回限定$2.99
  • 虹の石 50個$5.99
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  • 虹の石 100個$9.99
  • 虹の石 250個$19.99
  • 虹の石 500個$29.99
  • 虹の石 1200個$59.99

Questions

Is Pocket Force free?
Pocket Force is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BRAVER'S Σ free?
BRAVER'S Σ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Force or BRAVER'S Σ have ads?
Pocket Force shows ads; BRAVER'S Σ does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Force or BRAVER'S Σ?
Pocket Force ships an update every 8 days, and BRAVER'S Σ weekly. Most recently, Pocket Force was updated on October 13, 2026 and BRAVER'S Σ on October 11, 2026.

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