# Combo Crew vs Ninja Ranger

The clearest difference is ads: Combo Crew at none against Ninja Ranger's shown. Combo Crew also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Ninja Ranger's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (310 vs 46). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Combo Crew sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ninja Ranger sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ninja Ranger holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ninja Ranger has 310 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Combo Crew's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ninja Ranger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Combo Crew ships an update fortnightly, Ninja Ranger every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Combo Crew | Ninja Ranger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-crew/id599516631/reviews) | **[4.6 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-ranger/id1443441547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **310** |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 71.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Game Bakers](https://appshunter.io/developer/467904353) | [立鹏 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/591790026) |

## What reviewers say

### Combo Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-crew/id599516631)

Engage in a modern beat 'em up with intuitive touch controls, no virtual buttons. Master unique fighting styles and special combos to battle through levels and take down a powerful boss. Play solo or with friends online, and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Intuitive touch controls, no virtual buttons, One-finger swipe to punch/kick, Tap to counter, Two-finger swipes for special combos, Super combo gauge for powerful attacks, Online co-op and leaderboards, Hundreds of missions and unlockables

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open Tower | $0.99 | one-time |
| Viewtiful Joe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ryu | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chun Li | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ken | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blanka | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin Collector | $2.99 | one-time |
| Combo Master | $3.99 | one-time |
| Complete Crew | $3.99 | one-time |
| Perky Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet intuitive controls
- 💎 Great character roster including Capcom fighters
- 🎨 Stylized and vibrant visuals
- 🎶 Energetic soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Capcom characters require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited character customization options
- 🕹️ Lack of controller support
- 🤝 Multiplayer mode not available

**Reported bugs**

- Lester character not fully unlocked after purchase
- Crashes on certain levels
- Graphical issues (black shadows, freezing) on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more original characters
- Implement a training mode
- Introduce multiplayer options (local and online)
- Allow unlocking of all characters through gameplay
- Provide controller layout options


### Ninja Ranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-ranger/id1443441547)

Embark on a pixelated adventure as a ninja superhero, battling evil across challenging levels. Master classic 2D platform action, wield diverse weapons, and upgrade your hero. Earn ninja evaluations and uncover a retro storyline.

**Highlights:** Classic 2D platform action gameplay, Variety of ninja weapons and sub-weapons, 7 challenging levels with unique terrain and bosses, Hero upgrade system for blood and energy, Ninja evaluation system with gold coin rewards, Retro 2D scroll story CG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Combo Crew free?

Combo Crew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ninja Ranger free?

Ninja Ranger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Combo Crew or Ninja Ranger?

Ninja Ranger is rated higher. Combo Crew averages 4.2 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Ninja Ranger averages 4.6 from 310 ratings.

### Do Combo Crew or Ninja Ranger have ads?

Ninja Ranger shows ads; Combo Crew does not.

### Which is updated more often, Combo Crew or Ninja Ranger?

Combo Crew ships an update fortnightly, and Ninja Ranger every 9 months. Most recently, Combo Crew was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ninja Ranger on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*