Comparison

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM vs RPG Ambition Record

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

Head to head
About

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

Experience intense bullet-hell action with this mobile shooter. Navigate through overwhelming enemy fire with intuitive one-finger controls. Features include multiple difficulty modes and a remixed soundtrack.

Highlights
  • One-finger controls
  • Bullet-hell gameplay
  • Easy and Normal modes
  • Remixed soundtrack
  • Combo system
Features
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Now updated for iOS 11 or later! Enjoy the bullet hell with your new iOS! ###CAVE'S FIRST ALL-ORIGINAL SMARTPHONE SHOOTER### Take a ride on EVAC Co.'s maximum bullet-hell simulator, the M.B.S.! Survive an incredible array of bullet-hell weaponry! CAVE shooters are now mixed up! ≪ Game Overview ≫ [OPTIMIZED FOR ONE-FINGER WARFARE!] Weave through walls of bullets! Smash through the enemy and build combos! Manic, full-throttle gameplay, all controlled with your thumb! [BEGINNERS CAN JUMP RIGHT IN! EASY MODE INCLUDED!] If you're not sure you've got what it takes, start off with Easy Mode. Once you've conquered that, test your mettle with Normal Mode! [REMIXED MUSIC INCLUDED!] Remixed versions of classic Dodonpachi series tracks included! Remix composer WASi303 has written a new soundtrack for a new Dodonpachi world! ### Important ###: Please read the following before downloading this application. ●Compatibility: iPhone5S or later, iPod touch 6thGen. or later and iPad Air or later. ●Compatible OS: iOS 11 or later. ●This application will use mass volume of memory. Please note the application may not function properly or shutdown without any notice when used with limited memory space. ●Turning ON the accessibility option setting may cause malfunctions in certain features.

About

RPG Ambition Record

Embark on a fantasy adventure where you lead a hero to suppress a rebellion. Customize your party with a job change system and equip them with powerful weapons and armor. Engage in strategic turn-based battles enhanced by dragon powers.

Highlights
  • Turn-based battles
  • Character customization
  • Job change system
  • Weapon and armor customization
  • Dragon power enhancements
  • Fantasy storyline
Features
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The count who rules the northern part of the kingdom has used forbidden, secret arts, and raised the flag of rebellion against his king. Rafael takes up his sword on the orders of the king, to suppress the revolt. But then, the chancellor, who should be at the core of the king's court, starts to act in an incomprehensible way. Beliefs and ambition clash fiercely in the unexpected twists and turns of battle! Fortify characters with the power of the dragons to fight turn-based battles! Create your own party by exploiting the job change system and customizing weapons and armor as you like! * This app supports devices newer than iPhone 5s, iPad Air, iPad mini 2 with iOS 9.0 and up. User support on non-supported devices is not guaranteed.

Screenshots

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM4 screens
RPG Ambition Record4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DODONPACHI MAXIMUM at none against RPG Ambition Record's 5. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM also leads on price ($3.99 vs $8.99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). RPG Ambition Record's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99 and RPG Ambition Record $8.99 up front. RPG Ambition Record sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's written reviews are positive against 75% of RPG Ambition Record's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM ships an update every 2 months, RPG Ambition Record every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM versus RPG Ambition Record: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDODONPACHI MAXIMUMRPG Ambition Record
Price$3.99 — better$8.99
Rating4.9 (54 ratings) — better4.6 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB937 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperCAVE CO.,LTD.Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

All ratings53 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.1%

RPG Ambition Record

All ratings42 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Screen glitches after iOS updates (especially iOS 18)
  • Graphics breaking/rendering issues
  • Game Center achievements not unlocking
  • Screen shifted upwards, making parts inaccessible
  • Game not displaying correctly on iPad Mini 2024
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  • Game not installing on iPod Touch 5th gen
  • Leaderboard scores wiped
  • Achievements not awarded
  • Game Center integration issues

Requested features

9 requests
  • Adjustable screen size
  • Option to disable letterboxing
  • More varied backgrounds
  • Improved Game Center integration/achievements
  • Support for older devices/iOS versions
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  • MFi controller support
  • Add more Cave games to the store
  • Option to continue from last boss
  • Manual fire option

RPG Ambition Record

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

RPG Ambition Record

One-time5
  • 100ARP$0.99
  • 600ARP$4.99
  • 1250ARP$9.99
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  • 2600ARP$19.99
  • 7000ARP$49.99

Questions

Is DODONPACHI MAXIMUM free?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RPG Ambition Record free?
RPG Ambition Record costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or RPG Ambition Record?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM is rated higher. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while RPG Ambition Record averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.
Do DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or RPG Ambition Record have ads?
Neither DODONPACHI MAXIMUM nor RPG Ambition Record shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or RPG Ambition Record?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM ships an update every 2 months, and RPG Ambition Record every 3 months. Most recently, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM was updated on November 10, 2026 and RPG Ambition Record on November 2, 2026.

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