Comparison

KR 2 vs Gladiatrix

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

Head to head
About

KR 2

Lead a medieval kingdom, develop its economy and technology, and expand your territory through diplomacy, trade, and warfare. Manage resources, research new advancements, and defend against barbarians and rival nations to build a powerful empire. Engage in espionage and strategic combat to achieve global dominance.

Highlights
  • Deep strategic component
  • Offline mode gameplay
  • Diplomacy and trade
  • Economic development and resource management
  • Scientific research
  • Warfare and army management
  • Colonization and territorial expansion
Features
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Kievan Rus 2 is a large-scale economic strategy in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Lead a small kingdom and turn it into a huge and powerful empire! Manage it through the ages, explore new technologies, expand your empire and become the hero of an epic story. Fight with other countries and prove yourself as a wise king and a successful military commander. FEATURES OF THE GAME - Deep strategic component – it is easy to win playing for Byzantium or France, but try to do it for Poland or Norway! It will take the talent of a brilliant strategist to capture the whole world using not only troops, but also diplomacy, science and economics. - Offline mode – Kievan Rus 2 can be played offline without the Internet: on the road, on the plane, in the subway, it will always be with you. - Diplomacy – build embassies, conclude trade agreements, non-aggression pacts, defense agreements, research agreements. Improve relations with other states. - Economy – organize the development of deposits, the collection and processing of resources, the construction of manufactories, the production of raw materials for the manufacture of military equipment. - Trade – organize trade with other countries, buy and sell food, resources and military equipment. - Colonization – discover new territories, establish control over them, conduct missionary work in the colonized territories. - Scientific development – 63 different technologies are available for the development of your empire. - War and Army – hire numerous medieval warriors, such as horsemen and spearmen. With the right strategy and tactics, seize state after state, establish your control over all countries in the world. - Barbarians – fight the barbarians, put a decisive end to their raids on your empire. - Pay off the war – pursue a flexible military policy. If you see that your army will not be able to defeat the enemy attacking your empire, then you can always negotiate with the aggressor for a certain amount of gold or resources. - Command – appoint people to key positions in the army and the imperial court who will strengthen your kingdom. - Pirates and Pirate brotherhoods – establish your control over the seas so that pirates are afraid of the imperial fleet! -Taxes – collect taxes from the working population, but do not forget to take care of the happiness of the population, otherwise there will be a riot and complete despair in the empire. - Spies and Saboteurs. Use spies to scout out information about the enemy’s army before each battle. Hire saboteurs to conduct secret operations on the territory of your enemies, saboteurs will help significantly reduce the combat potential of the enemy. - Random events will not let you get bored! Events can be positive, for example, receiving help from an ally, or negative: catastrophes, epidemics, pandemics, sabotage. - Wide variety of countries with unique game features: Byzantium, France, Roman Empire, Kievan Rus, Anglo-Saxons, Poland, Japan, Maya and others. Create your own story with your strategy and tactics. Immerse yourself in one of the most sophisticated mobile strategies, become a legendary emperor and build your mighty empire in this medieval strategy game. Play Kievan Rus 2 and do not forget: download the game “Kievan Rus 2” and play it for free! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Gladiatrix

Step into the arena as a fearless warrior in this action-packed RPG. Engage in intense real-time battles, customize your character with unique skills and gear, and conquer challenging quests and dungeons. Rise to the top by challenging players worldwide in the PvP arena.

Highlights
  • Epic real-time combat
  • Character customization
  • Quests and dungeons
  • PvP arena duels
  • Immersive world and graphics
Features
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Gladiatrix: Gladiator Wars Ever dreamed of stepping into the arena as a fearless gladiatrix? In Gladiatrix: Gladiator Wars, your dream becomes reality! Fight for glory in this action-packed RPG where every battle could be your last. Key Features: Epic Combat: Engage in intense real-time battles against cunning foes and mighty titans. Character Progression: Customize your gladiatrix with unique skills, weapons, and armor. Quests & Dungeons: Conquer challenging quests and explore treacherous dungeons for epic loot. PvP Arena: Challenge players worldwide in real-time duels and climb the leaderboards. Immersive World: Experience stunning graphics and sound that bring the ancient arena to life. Feel the adrenaline as you enter the arena, the crowd roaring for your victory. Master the art of combat, dodge deadly attacks, and unleash devastating combos with your trusty swords. In a world ravaged by war, your journey as a warrior will be filled with heroic deeds and epic clashes. Whether you crave the thrill of gladiator combat, the depth of an RPG, or the strategy of arena battles, Gladiatrix: Gladiator Wars delivers it all. Join the fight, embark on heroic quests, and rise as a legendary hero in this ultimate clash of titans. Download now and carve your name into history as the greatest gladiatrix of all time!

Screenshots

KR 24 screens
Gladiatrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gladiatrix at none against KR 2's shown. Gladiatrix also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.8). KR 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. KR 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Gladiatrix sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for KR 2 against 4.0 for Gladiatrix. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of KR 2's written reviews are positive against 67% of Gladiatrix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KR 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Gladiatrix monthly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KR 2 versus Gladiatrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKR 2Gladiatrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (47 ratings) — better4.0 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.813.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size886 MB59 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperOXIWYLE LLCBerkehan ozturk

Customer experience

KR 2

All ratings45 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral15.6%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral14.1%
Negative38.5%

Gladiatrix

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

KR 2

Subscriptions3
  • 7-Day Subscription7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Crystal subscription7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Gold subscription7 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time7
  • Disable ads$0.99
  • 600 crystals$0.99
  • +500 000 gold$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Accelerated Time$0.99
  • Easy start for any state$4.99
  • Gem Madness$9.99
  • 8 250 crystals$9.99
3 purchases

Gladiatrix

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Maximus Choice$3.99
  • Spartan Choice$5.99

Questions

Is KR 2 free?
KR 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gladiatrix free?
Gladiatrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KR 2 or Gladiatrix?
KR 2 is rated higher. KR 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Gladiatrix averages 4.0 from 16 ratings.
Do KR 2 or Gladiatrix have ads?
KR 2 shows ads; Gladiatrix does not.
Which is updated more often, KR 2 or Gladiatrix?
KR 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gladiatrix monthly. Most recently, KR 2 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Gladiatrix on November 8, 2026.

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