Comparison

Spectromancer HD vs Kazoku

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

Head to head
About

Spectromancer HD

Engage in strategic magical duels by summoning creatures and casting spells. Master five elemental magic types to outwit opponents in turn-based combat. Compete against AI or challenge players worldwide in this fantasy card game.

Highlights
  • Magical duels
  • Summon creatures
  • Cast spells
  • Five elemental magic types
  • AI opponent
  • Online multiplayer
Features
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In Spectromancer, a fantasy card game, players participate in a magical duel against other mages by strategically summoning creatures and casting spells. Each mage uses five magical elements during a duel - Fire, Water, Air and Earth, plus a fifth related to the specific mage type. Players are able to duel against the computer or against other online players live.

About

Kazoku

A strategic multiplayer card game where smart purchasing and deck building determine the winner. Play solo against AI, challenge friends online, or compete in daily challenges. Features a unique narrative and customization options.

Highlights
  • Strategic deck building
  • Solo AI play
  • Online multiplayer
  • Daily challenges
  • Streak protection
  • Unlockable narrative
  • Customization options
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Same cards. Different strategies. Only one winner. Kazoku is a strategic card game for 2–4 players where smart purchasing beats lucky draws every time. Everyone starts equal — what you build from there is up to you. Play solo, challenge the family, and take on the world every single day. STRATEGIC DECK BUILDING Every player starts with the same hand. Buy cards from the Market, build matched pairs, and chase the Family Bonus. No luck. No shortcuts. Pure strategy. SOLO PLAY Not ready for competition? Play anytime, anywhere — no internet needed. Go head-to-head against AI opponents, sharpen your strategy, and learn what it takes to dominate. Perfect for commutes, travel, or winding down at night. PLAY WITH FRIENDS ONLINE Challenge friends wherever they are. Invite them to a live game and compete in real time — no need to be in the same room. Online play brings the table to you. DAILY CHALLENGE A brand new challenge drops every day. Compete against players worldwide, climb the leaderboard, and see where you rank. Today's your chance to prove you're the best. BUILD YOUR STREAK Show up every day and build a streak worth defending. Life gets busy — use Streak Freezes to protect your progress or a Streak Shield when you need a full week of coverage. 2–4 PLAYERS — FAMILY READY Pass the phone and play with up to 4 players. Kazoku was built to bring people together — perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves a strategic challenge. TRACK YOUR JOURNEY Earn badges, follow your game history in the Chronicles, and watch your skills sharpen over time. Every game adds to your story. THE STORY OF EDRATH Unlock an original narrative woven through the world of Kazoku. Chapter by chapter, the story unfolds the deeper you play. MAKE IT YOURS Unlock card themes, collect gems, and personalize your game your way. FREE TO PLAY Download free and start playing immediately. Optional purchases unlock premium features, story chapters, streak protection, and card themes. No pay-to-win. Ever. Download Kazoku and start building your strategy today.

Screenshots

Kazoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kazoku at Free against Spectromancer HD's $9.99. Kazoku also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Spectromancer HD's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 13). On 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

Kazoku is free to download; Spectromancer HD costs $9.99 up front. Spectromancer HD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Kazoku sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kazoku holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Spectromancer HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kazoku's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spectromancer HD versus Kazoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectromancer HDKazoku
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (55 ratings)4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB368 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperKELLY DORNHAUS GAMES LLCErick Miller

Customer experience

Spectromancer HD

All ratings52 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative16.1%

Kazoku

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Spectromancer HD

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Game crashes when casting Sonic Boom as Sorcerer
  • Crashes when using Power Chain ability
  • Crashes when using Time Zoom feature
  • Main menu buttons unresponsive on startup
  • Game hangs on splash screen
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  • Screen stuck in portrait mode on iPadOS 16
  • Crashes during character name entry
  • Frequent crashes mid-game during League of Heroes
  • Keyboard input not optimized causing crashes
  • Crashes on iOS 9 and later versions
  • Game won't open or launch properly
  • Freezing issues requiring app restart

Requested features

10 requests
  • French language translation
  • Additional card archetypes and characters
  • Deck building and customization options
  • More expansion content
  • Spectromancer 2 sequel
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  • Retina graphics optimization
  • iPhone version revival
  • Additional background music tracks
  • Customizable character names without crashes
  • Astral Masters revival

Kazoku

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spectromancer HD

One-time3
  • League of Heroes expansion$1.99
  • Truth and Beauty expansion$2.99
  • "Gathering of Power" expansion$9.99
7 purchases

Kazoku

One-time7
  • 500 Shards$0.99
  • 1,500 Shards$2.99
  • Kazoku Full Game$2.99
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  • 3,500 Shards$5.99
  • 7,000 Shards$9.99
  • 10,000 Shards$14.99
  • 15,000 Shards$19.99

Questions

Is Spectromancer HD free?
Spectromancer HD costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Kazoku free?
Kazoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spectromancer HD or Kazoku?
Kazoku is rated higher. Spectromancer HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Kazoku averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Spectromancer HD or Kazoku have ads?
Neither Spectromancer HD nor Kazoku shows ads.

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