Comparison

I, Gladiator vs Gladiator Arena Glory

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 Arena Glory

Engage in intense sword fights as a gladiator in historical arenas. Upgrade your warrior with new armor and weapons, and employ strategic tactics to defeat increasingly challenging opponents. Prove your combat prowess and fight for glory.

Highlights
  • Gladiator combat and sword fighting
  • Arena battles and historical modes
  • Warrior and equipment upgrades
  • Turn-based strategy gameplay
  • Unlockable weapons and skills
Features
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Be a gladiator & fight as the best swords fighting warrior. Clash with enemy troops in the arena to practice your tactics, then upgrade your gladiator and equip the best armor and weapon and step on the arena of history mode to defeat gladiators. In each battle, your rivals will become stronger. Don’t forget to take the best weapon and level up your hero in this incredible fighting and strategy game. Play with other strong warriors and prove your ability to win. Fight for your kingdom and glory in the extreme battle arena. Conquer the world of the ancient empire by fighting in its famous arenas. Apply stealth to defeat them. Level up your characteristics and evolve into the best wars in the whole kingdom empire. Mortal, join the best fighting warriors in a gladiator battle. In Gladiator arena, you can unlock and wield the best kinds of weapons and resources in the game. Plan your strategy and defeat the other fighters. Gladiator Arena Glory Features : Defend your soul, be brave as your hero Spartacus. Have fun fighting and defeating your enemies! Achieve victory in the best arena of the Roman Empire. Obtain all the weapons and level up unique sword fighting skills. Play the best turn-based strategy 3d game.

Screenshots

I, Gladiator4 screens
Gladiator Arena Glory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: I, Gladiator at 61% against Gladiator Arena Glory's 19%. I, Gladiator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months). Gladiator Arena Glory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price and device support 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. Gladiator Arena Glory asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

I, Gladiator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I, Gladiator has 1.1K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of I, Gladiator's written reviews are positive against 19% of Gladiator Arena Glory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I, Gladiator ships an update every 3 weeks, Gladiator Arena Glory every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
I, Gladiator versus Gladiator Arena Glory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI, GladiatorGladiator Arena Glory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better4.0 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better18.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB223 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBurlington Trading LimitedAhmad Jalil Qarshi

Customer experience

I, Gladiator

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

Gladiator Arena Glory

All ratings26 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral18.5%
Negative63.0%

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 Arena Glory

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

I, Gladiator

One-time11
  • 500 Denarius Pack$0.99
  • 10 Gold Pack$0.99
  • 15 Gold Pack$0.99
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  • 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
None

Gladiator Arena Glory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is I, Gladiator free?
I, Gladiator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gladiator Arena Glory free?
Gladiator Arena Glory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, I, Gladiator or Gladiator Arena Glory?
I, Gladiator is rated higher. I, Gladiator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Gladiator Arena Glory averages 4.0 from 26 ratings.
Do I, Gladiator or Gladiator Arena Glory have ads?
Gladiator Arena Glory shows ads; I, Gladiator does not.
Which is updated more often, I, Gladiator or Gladiator Arena Glory?
I, Gladiator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gladiator Arena Glory every 26 months. Most recently, I, Gladiator was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gladiator Arena Glory on October 11, 2026.

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