iRboth vs Samurai Heroes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRboth
Engage in strategic turn-based battles where distance and positioning are key. Collect over 60 types of Modules and 70 types of Memories as you explore maps and face numerous stages and challenging boss characters.
- Turn-based Range Control Battles
- Distance and positioning strategy
- Collect Modules and Memories
- Over 60 Module types
- Over 70 Memory types
- Numerous stages and boss characters
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- Synopsis Advances in AI technology and robotics led to the widespread use of robots called “Autoloids” in human society. When one Autoloid awoke, the world had changed beyond recognition. What do they see? What do they feel? What do they think? - Features ・Turn-based “Range Control Battles” where distance and positioning are crucial ・“Modules” and “Memories” to collect by exploring maps ・Over 60 types of Modules ・Over 70 types of Memories ・Numerous stages and boss characters ・Challenging difficulty (self-proclaimed) - How to Play ・Battle enemies while skillfully managing distance and positioning ・Gain an advantage by using “Modules,” essentially ‘skills’ ・Leverage data accumulated through repeated play
Samurai Heroes
Embark on an open-ended turn-based RPG adventure in the Sengoku period. Choose from numerous factions and create your own warlords to conquer Japan. Enhance generals, manage domestic affairs, and forge your own samurai legend.
- Unparalleled freedom in protagonist and faction choice
- Collect and enhance over 300 generals
- Create your own unique warlords
- Engage in domestic affairs and blacksmithing
- Explore a realistic map of Japan
- Rich systems for long-term replayability
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[An “Ultra-Free” Sengoku-Era Hack-and-Slash RPG Arrives on iOS!] *Samurai Heroes* is a highly open-ended turn-based command RPG set in the Sengoku period. Choose your protagonist freely from among 91 factions, over 300 warlords, and even “new warlords” you create yourself, then roam the vast map of Japan as you aim to unify the realm. What kind of Samurai life will the protagonist you choose lead? Now, the curtain rises on that story. ◆ Game Features ● Unparalleled Freedom: Freely choose your protagonist from every faction, every common and independent general, and even your own original new generals! ● Over 300 Generals: Collect a diverse array of generals and freely form the strongest army! ● Loot and General Enhancement: Collect items with randomly assigned quality and Prefixes, and freely enhance your favorite generals using the Sub-General System! ● Biographies for All Generals: A feature that lets you view the historical backgrounds of all 315 characters, including the protagonist and your allies. ● Realistic Map: Advance across a vast map created based on actual Japanese geography. ● Rich Features: Packed with systems designed for long-term play, including new general creation, domestic affairs, blacksmithing, training, and replayable content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iRboth at 100% against Samurai Heroes's 50%. iRboth also leads on price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). Samurai Heroes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
iRboth costs $1.99 and Samurai Heroes $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iRboth ships an update every 2 months, Samurai Heroes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRboth | Samurai Heroes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #191 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 327 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Naoki Kimura | Daisuke Yuasa |
Customer experience
iRboth
Samurai Heroes
In-app purchases
iRboth
No in-app purchases
Samurai Heroes
No in-app purchases









