Comparison

BRAVE2 vs SphereKnight

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

Head to head
About

BRAVE2

Embark on an action RPG adventure, wielding swords and magic to defeat enemies and find scattered fire orbs. This sequel introduces new combat mechanics, a wider variety of foes, and expanded item options for deeper strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Omnidirectional attack method
  • Increased enemy and boss variety
  • Expanded item types
  • Higher strategic depth
  • Monster soul system for powerful attacks
  • Continuous attack combos
Features
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The sequel to the simple and retro-feel action RPG 'BRAVE' is here! Wield swords and magic, defeat enemies awaiting at every turn, and search for the dormant fire orbs scattered somewhere. Changes from the previous version include: + Addition of a new attack method (omnidirectional attack) + Increase in the variety of common enemies, bosses, and traps. + Expansion of the types of items. + Higher strategic depth. ■ In-App Purchases + Normal special moves change from jump attacks to area attacks. + Accelerates the automatic recovery speed of HP and MP. + Ad removal + Enables automatic save function. ■ Controls Use the directional keys on the screen, as well as the attack and magic buttons, to progress through the game. ■ Password Input at the Start of the Game Input the numbers displayed at the end of the previous installment, and there will be changes to the starting game status. If you don't know the numbers, you can start the game by touching "Confirm" as is. ■ HP・MP Recovery HP can be restored by obtaining first aid kits and meat along the way. MP recovers with magic flasks and magic potions. If no actions are taken, automatic recovery occurs after a certain period. ■ Monster Souls Defeating enemies produces monster souls. The protagonist can use these to unleash powerful attacks. ■ Continuous Attacks When an attack hits an enemy, pressing the attack button leads to a sequence of normal attack -> thrust -> jump slash. ■ Special Move Pressing the special move button begins charging power, and pressing the attack or special move button again activates the special move. When the blue gauge at the bottom of the screen turns purple, activating the special move unleashes a more powerful special move. With in-app purchases, the normal special move changes to a jump slash -> spinning slash (area attack). ■ Magic Can only be used by obtaining magic essence. Changes can be made in the equipment menu. ■ Treasure Chests・Items Placed everywhere. Contains various items such as weapons, armor, and items needed to solve obstacles. Defeating all enemies on the screen also reveals chests, and by pressing the attack button on places like water or the base of trees, you can discover items. Please find all the items. ■ Equipment・Save Game Data, etc. Select "MENU" on the right side of the screen to change equipment, use items, check stats, and save game data. ■ Strategy Tips During continuous attacks, special move activation, magic, or item usage, you become invincible, so using them strategically against enemy attacks allows you to evade them.

About

SphereKnight

Control a ball-shaped knight by flicking your finger to defeat enemies and stop an invasion of chaos. Upgrade weapons, forge new armor, and master unique sword auras to progress through 33 stages and 8 boss battles. An endless mode offers continuous challenges.

Highlights
  • Flick controls for ball-shaped knight
  • Dash attack for enemy defeat
  • Master sword auras
  • Upgrade weapons and forge armor
  • 33 stages with boss battles
  • Endless stage run feature
Features
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In the heat of the battle his body turns into a ball. Control SphereKnight with the flick of your finger for some fresh, exciting and tense rolling action! CAUTION! This is an auto-save game. Do not close the application during saving! Doing so may corrupt the save file. STORY In the heat of the battle his body turns into a ball. The one that possesses these mysterious powers is known as the Cosmos Apostle, and it is he who must stop the incoming invasion of chaos. The ruined kingdom of Lebralia Those who dare enter this forbidden land are haunted by a ‘cursed mask’. SphereKnight now steps foot on this land ready to take on his mission as the Cosmos Apostle. GAME FEATURES •Experience a new type of action game in which you swipe the screen to control the ball shaped knight. •Feel the thrill of excitement when you defeat many enemies with just one rolling dash attack! •Feel the satisfaction of mastering the use of the Auras created when SphereKnight uses his dash attacks! STRENGTHEN WEAPONRY •Items you pick up along your adventure can be upgraded in the magic shop. •Collect enough materials on your adventure to be able to forge new armour and magical swords. •Magical swords are an intrinsic part of this game. Each one has their own aura type created when you dash attack so making use of them well will help greatly expand your play strategy. EXTENSIVE STAGES •A total of 33 stages and eight fearsome boss battles await you. •An additional endless stage run feature is also included. •The cursed mask that hauntingly follows SphereKnight calls forth evil creatures to attack. Depending on SphereKnight’s actions, newer and even stronger enemies will appear.

Screenshots

BRAVE24 screens
SphereKnight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SphereKnight at 4.8 against BRAVE2's 3.0. SphereKnight also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. BRAVE2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SphereKnight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SphereKnight holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of BRAVE2's written reviews are positive against 69% of SphereKnight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BRAVE2 ships an update every 11 months, SphereKnight every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BRAVE2 versus SphereKnight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRAVE2SphereKnight
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB164 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperU-WORKS inchiroaki saito

Customer experience

BRAVE2

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

SphereKnight

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BRAVE2

One-time1
  • FullVersion$1.99
1 purchases

SphereKnight

One-time1
  • Sphere Knight:ad removal$1.99

Questions

Is BRAVE2 free?
BRAVE2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SphereKnight free?
SphereKnight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BRAVE2 or SphereKnight?
SphereKnight is rated higher. BRAVE2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SphereKnight averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do BRAVE2 or SphereKnight have ads?
Both BRAVE2 and SphereKnight show ads.
Which is updated more often, BRAVE2 or SphereKnight?
BRAVE2 ships an update every 11 months, and SphereKnight every 4 months. Most recently, BRAVE2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and SphereKnight on October 24, 2026.

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