# I, Gladiator vs Gladiator Manager

I, Gladiator and Gladiator Manager both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Gladiator Manager's written reviews are positive against 61% of I, Gladiator's. I, Gladiator's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 258) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. I, Gladiator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Gladiator Manager sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for I, Gladiator against 4.3 for Gladiator Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 258 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of I, Gladiator's written reviews are positive against 81% of Gladiator Manager's.

I, Gladiator ships an update every 3 weeks, Gladiator Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I, Gladiator | Gladiator Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-gladiator/id553907252/reviews)** | [4.3 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-manager/id1670358723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 258 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Burlington Trading Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/548593447) | [Rene Slump](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670358725) |

## What reviewers say

### I, Gladiator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-gladiator/id553907252)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Denarius Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 750 Denarius Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 90 Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Denarius Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 210 Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10500 Denarius Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 480 Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 24000 Denarius Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1275 Gold Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Gladiator Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-manager/id1670358723)

Manage, train, and battle gladiators in ancient Rome. This turn-based simulation game focuses on strategic decisions, resource management, and tactical combat. Ascend to become Rome's finest lanista by winning matches, unlocking gear, and navigating a corrupt arena system.

**Highlights:** Manage and train gladiators, Turn-based tactical auto-battles, Strategic resource and roster management, Bribe, scout, sabotage rivals, Customize gear, techniques, and traits, Grow estate and influence skill tree

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of gems | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 💎 Great value for free-to-play
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- ⚠️ Unbalanced difficulty
- 🔍 Missing features compared to Android version
- 🕹️ Clunky UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing gladiators
- Aqueduct construction issue
- Crashes when viewing battle reports
- Scaling issues on larger devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More content updates
- Ability to customize gladiators
- Better progression system
- Improved balance and difficulty scaling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I, Gladiator free?

I, Gladiator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gladiator Manager free?

Gladiator Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, I, Gladiator or Gladiator Manager?

I, Gladiator is rated higher. I, Gladiator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Gladiator Manager averages 4.3 from 258 ratings.

### Do I, Gladiator or Gladiator Manager have ads?

Neither I, Gladiator nor Gladiator Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, I, Gladiator or Gladiator Manager?

I, Gladiator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gladiator Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, I, Gladiator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gladiator Manager on October 2, 2026.

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