# NARUTO vs Blasphemous

The clearest difference is price: Blasphemous at $7.99 against NARUTO's $12.99. NARUTO's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 253). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

NARUTO costs $12.99 and Blasphemous $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NARUTO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NARUTO has 1.5K ratings behind it against 253, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 72% positive.

NARUTO ships an update every 2 months, Blasphemous monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NARUTO | Blasphemous |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$7.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm/id6479512734/reviews)** | [4.4 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blasphemous/id6499431452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 253 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | #40 |
| Size | 3.2 GB | 921 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/352305770) | [The Game Kitchen Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743407475) |

## What reviewers say

### NARUTO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm/id6479512734)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Role Playing, #74 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Experience Naruto's childhood adventures in a 3D action-packed game. Relive iconic battles and explore the Hidden Leaf Village with intuitive touch controls. Enjoy a variety of missions, mini-games, and a robust roster of characters.

**Highlights:** 3D competitive action, Ultimate Mission Mode, Free Battle Mode, 25 playable characters, Intuitive touch controls, Auto-save feature, Retry feature for missions

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Faithful console port
- 🎮 Nostalgic experience
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💯 Captures the essence of the anime

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Lack of controller support
- 🔍 Suboptimal screen optimization
- 🕹️ Challenging touch controls
- 🔒 No online multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and data loss
- Audio issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Full screen optimization
- Online multiplayer
- More Naruto Storm games


### Blasphemous

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blasphemous/id6499431452)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Paid · Role Playing, #81 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a brutal action-platformer adventure in a dark, gothic world. Wield a blade forged from guilt, master hack and slash combat, and explore a cursed land filled with monstrous enemies and challenging bosses. This version includes all released DLCs for the complete experience.

**Highlights:** Explore a non-linear world, Brutal action combat, Savage executions and gore, Customizable character builds, Intense boss battles, Unlock mysteries and lore, All DLCs included

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent art style
- 💎 Challenging but rewarding
- 🎮 Great on controllers
- 🔝 Faithful port of console version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Needs more customizable controls
- 📱 Suboptimal touch controls
- 🖼️ Blurry/low-resolution visuals
- 🔌 Requires online connection
- 📺 Lacks iPad optimization

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with certain enemies and abilities
- Game freezing when accessing controller settings
- Blurry/unreadable text in certain languages

**Requested features**

- Ability to resize and reposition on-screen buttons
- Support for offline play
- Full iPad optimization and native UI
- Haptic feedback for touch controls
- Synced saves across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NARUTO free?

NARUTO costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blasphemous free?

Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NARUTO or Blasphemous?

NARUTO is rated higher. NARUTO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 253 ratings.

### Do NARUTO or Blasphemous have ads?

Neither NARUTO nor Blasphemous shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NARUTO or Blasphemous?

NARUTO ships an update every 2 months, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, NARUTO was updated on October 31, 2026 and Blasphemous on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NARUTO or Blasphemous?

NARUTO currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and Blasphemous at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*