Comparison

I, Gladiator vs Gladiator Rising

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

Head to head
About

I, Gladiator

Step into the arena as a gladiator and fight your way through challenging tournaments. Master intuitive swipe controls to unleash devastating combos and defeat your opponents in this action-packed RPG.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • 80 action-packed levels
  • Over 100 weapons and armor
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Stunning comic-like graphics
  • Interactive environments
Features
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*** №1 paid game in 34 countries is now free Hurry up to download the multi award-winning action RPG game!!! *** #1 Game in 32 countries!!! * 4.5 stars rating by players! The Action is exhilirating in the game that is rank #1 in 32 countries. Based on epic Gladiator movies and games of the past, I,Gladiator brings exciting and fast-paced gameplay to mobile. Rufus is a Pawn between two warring Roman gods. For Rufus to gain control of his own fate and to get revenge, he has to start at the bottom and fight his way through a series of increasingly difficult tournaments in different locations. You play Rufus and you are his destiny! You attack from different angles based on easy to use screen gestures and controls. You can also string together combos when you swipe continuously (like in a figure-eight pattern) until you run out of stamina. Swiping down kicks your opponent in the gut, knocking him down if unblocked and giving you a breather. Holding down the shield button can parry incoming attacks, while holding and swiping allows you to dodge anything that can't be blocked. + Now CROSS-PLATFORM MULTIPLAYER + 80 ACTION PACKED LEVELS + OVER 100 HISTORICALLY ACCURATE WEAPONS AND ARMOR TO UNLOCK + 20 ADRENALIN DRIVEN HOURS OF GAMEPLAY + MULTIPLAYER! COUNTLESS HOURS OF DYNAMIC ONLINE BATTLES + BREATHTAKING COMBOS + STUNNING COMICS-LIKE GRAPHICS + FULL COMPATIBILITY with iPhone 3gs, 4, 4S, 5, iPod 4-5, iPad 1-4 and mini Punch them, kick them, hit them, stun them, impale them, dismember them, burn them, destroy them! Be the best gladiator to be cheered for by the Romans and their Gods alike!!! RESPONSIVE AND INTUITIVE TOUCH CONTROLS Attack, dodge, block, and use combo moves - all with the simple swipe of a finger. SIMPLE NAVIGATION Easy to use, tap-to-move controls enable players to effortlessly navigate and explore while searching for collectable items such as treasure, swords, shields, armor and other magical rewards. GORGEOUS INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENTS Use fire pits and other objects to win… or lose. UNIVERSAL APP Play across all supported devices. GET FREE COINS Play and download I, Gladiator Scratch'em found on the Apple App store Some Reviews: **Editor Picked by Best10App.com** **"Most epic iPhone game of all time" - NewsWatchTV** **"This is one of the coolest swipe combat games" - appolicious.com** **"I, Gladiator is an unique experience of combat game. Really it is intelligent, evocative, and strangely effective game" - igamesview.com** **"I, Gladiator is worth suiting up for" - appaddict.net** Find more about the game on the game official site: http://igladiatorgame.com/ Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/I__Gladiator or like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/IGladiatorGame See our official game trailer and movies at https://www.youtube.com/user/IGladiatorGame/videos

About

Gladiator Rising

Engage in strategic turn-based combat against procedurally generated opponents across five chapters. Equip and utilize a variety of items to hone your warrior skills and achieve ultimate victory in this challenging roguelike RPG.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated gladiators
  • Five chapters of progression
  • Item buying and equipping
  • Turn-based RPG combat
  • Strategic gameplay
Features
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Fight through five Chapters of constantly changing, randomly generated gladiators. Buy, equip and use items as you compete to become the ultimate warrior. Strategy is key to success in this mix of rogue-like and turn-based RPG mix.

Screenshots

I, Gladiator4 screens
Gladiator Rising4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: I, Gladiator at none against Gladiator Rising's shown. I, Gladiator also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 14.0). Gladiator Rising's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. I, Gladiator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Gladiator Rising sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gladiator Rising holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of I, Gladiator's written reviews are positive against 65% of Gladiator Rising's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I, Gladiator ships an update every 3 weeks, Gladiator Rising every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
I, Gladiator versus Gladiator Rising: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI, GladiatorGladiator Rising
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K2.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB99 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBurlington Trading LimitedHappii Gamer Studios Inc.

Customer experience

I, Gladiator

All ratings1,076 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral13.4%
Negative25.2%

Gladiator Rising

All ratings2,570 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral13.2%
Negative21.8%

User reviews

I, Gladiator

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • ⚔️ Immersive gladiator experience
  • 🕹️ Challenging combat

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
  • 🔄 Inability to replay levels for more rewards

Gladiator Rising

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Challenging and addictive
  • 🤺 Gladiator theme
  • 💎 Good value for a free game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔨 Progression-blocking issues
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
  • 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes

Bugs and requests

I, Gladiator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when pausing or completing a level
  • Connectivity issues with multiplayer
  • Rewards not properly credited after battles

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to replay levels for more in-game currency
  • Controller support
  • Improved multiplayer matchmaking and balancing
  • More customization options for gladiators

Gladiator Rising

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when opening ad chests
  • Unable to progress past 3rd or 4th fight
  • Character instantly dying when sleeping
  • Inventory and skill issues on reloading

Requested features

4 requests
  • More character classes and abilities
  • Improved save/load system
  • Better in-app purchase options
  • Expanded post-game content

In-app purchases

11 purchases

I, Gladiator

One-time11
  • 500 Denarius Pack$0.99
  • 10 Gold Pack$0.99
  • 15 Gold Pack$0.99
Show 8 more
  • 750 Denarius Pack$0.99
  • 90 Gold Pack$4.99
  • 4500 Denarius Pack$4.99
  • 210 Gold Pack$9.99
  • 10500 Denarius Pack$9.99
  • 480 Gold Pack$19.99
  • 24000 Denarius Pack$19.99
  • 1275 Gold Pack$49.99
4 purchases

Gladiator Rising

One-time4
  • Small Donation$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Medium Donation$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Large Donation$8.99

Questions

Is I, Gladiator free?
I, Gladiator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gladiator Rising free?
Gladiator Rising is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, I, Gladiator or Gladiator Rising?
Gladiator Rising is rated higher. I, Gladiator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Gladiator Rising averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.
Do I, Gladiator or Gladiator Rising have ads?
Gladiator Rising shows ads; I, Gladiator does not.
Which is updated more often, I, Gladiator or Gladiator Rising?
I, Gladiator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gladiator Rising every 4 months. Most recently, I, Gladiator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gladiator Rising on October 7, 2026.

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