Comparison

Summon Busters vs theRevolt

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

Head to head
About

Summon Busters

Engage in a deck-building rogue-like where you summon diverse characters to battle abstract "Concepts". Strategically choose from three random characters, collect items to enhance them, and build unique decks across 20 stages to achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Deck-building rogue-like gameplay
  • Summon over 60 characters
  • Collect and use 45 items
  • Strategic character enhancement
  • 20 stages of combat
  • Create original concept decks
Features
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Summon Busters is a deck-building rogue-like game where you use summoning magic to call upon a variety of characters, such as the Demon Lord, Hero, Sage, and Phoenix, to defeat the "Concepts". Choose one character out of three randomly selected every time to create your own ultimate deck list. The gameplay is simple. Press the play button, pick a character (one out of three), retire unnecessary characters, and collect lots of items to buff up your characters. Then, defeat different concepts on each stage and aim for the final stage (20 stages)! There are over 60 characters you can summon, 45 items, and 7 legendary items. Create original concept decks, such as decks that increase attack power by combining the same characters or decks that focus on nurturing specific characters. In addition, we are developing a lot of additional content! New characters, items, and more will be added as appropriate. Download Summon Busters now and build the strongest deck! BGM: https://musmus.main.jp/info.html

About

theRevolt

Features
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Unique Gameplay: theRevolt brings a completely new dimension of card battling to your smartphone. Every decision counts, and every card tells a story. The game’s signature film noir style creates a striking and immersive atmosphere – dark, stylized, and intense. Comics as Part of the Story: The world of theRevolt unfolds not only through cards and battles – it is told through an ongoing comic series. With each update, new chapters are released that dive deeper into the mysterious, dystopian universe and bring the story to life like never before. Collect, Battle, Triumph: Build your ultimate deck, unlock rare cards, and experience thrilling battles – whether against other players or through gripping single-player missions. Game Modes for Everyone: From immersive solo campaigns to competitive online duels, theRevolt offers the perfect mode for every mood. Choose between Free Play, Weekly Challenges, and Special Events. Strategy Meets Storytelling: Each card reveals a piece of the puzzle. Combined with the episodic comic series, the game builds a unique world where strategy and storytelling go hand in hand. Features at a Glance: Deep and strategic trading card gameplay Single-player and multiplayer modes Striking film noir visuals with cinematic 3D effects Regular comic releases expanding the story Unique card reward system New content & booster packs with every update Will you lead the revolt?

Screenshots

Summon Busters3 screens
theRevolt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Summon Busters at none against theRevolt's 4. Summon Busters also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). theRevolt's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. theRevolt sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Summon Busters asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Summon Busters ships an update every 2 weeks, theRevolt every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Summon Busters versus theRevolt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummon BusterstheRevolt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB1.1 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKeisuke TanakaThomas Parnia

In-app purchases

None

Summon Busters

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

theRevolt

One-time4
  • 1,99$ credit$1.99
  • 4,99$ credit$3.99
  • 9,99$ credit$8.99
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  • 49,99$ credit$44.99

Questions

Is Summon Busters free?
Summon Busters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is theRevolt free?
theRevolt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Summon Busters or theRevolt have ads?
Summon Busters shows ads; theRevolt does not.
Which is updated more often, Summon Busters or theRevolt?
Summon Busters ships an update every 2 weeks, and theRevolt every 3 days. Most recently, Summon Busters was updated on October 7, 2026 and theRevolt on October 9, 2026.

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