Comparison

Tomb Raider™ vs Sifu

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

Head to head
About

Tomb Raider™

Embark on an epic adventure as a young Lara Croft, shipwrecked and forced to survive on a mysterious island. Explore ancient ruins, solve riddles, and battle enemies to uncover the island's secrets and become a legend. The complete game experience is expertly adapted for mobile, offering various control options and bonus content.

Highlights
  • Complete AAA adventure on mobile
  • Exploration and intense firefights
  • Puzzles and Challenge Tombs
  • Skill unlocking and crafting
  • Discover lost relics and scrolls
  • Includes 12 DLC packs
  • Gyroscopic motion-aim support
Features
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. Before there was the Tomb Raider, there was Lara Croft; twenty-one years old and shipwrecked on her first archaeological expedition. To escape the mysterious isle of Yamatai, she must push far beyond her limits, leave innocence behind and be reborn a legend. Explore Yamatai’s ancient ruins, unlock its riddles and fight for survival against its murderous inhabitants. Tomb Raider for iOS is the complete adventure, expertly adapted for mobile. Play it your way, whether using intuitive touchscreen controls, mouse & keyboard, or your favourite gamepad. TOMB RAIDER COMPLETE AND UNCUT Lara’s first AAA outing on iOS arrives without compromise — packed with exploration, intense firefights, puzzles and Challenge Tombs. OVERCOME THE ODDS Unlock skills, hunt for materials, and craft equipment to take Lara from desperate survivor to master adventurer. UNCOVER A LOST KINGDOM Discover lost relics and ancient scrolls to unravel the mysteries of Yamatai and the cultists who prowl its depths. INCLUDES BONUS CONTENT Tomb Raider for iOS comes with 12 DLC packs, including Skills, Weapon Upgrades and a variety of skins for Lara, plus a bonus Challenge Tomb. TAILORED TO iOS Includes gyroscopic motion-aim on supported devices, as well as optimisation presets for improved performance or visuals. === Tomb Raider requires iOS 18 or later. You need 11GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XS / XS Max and later • iPhone SE - 3rd Generation (2022) • iPhone Air Supported iPads: • iPad - 10th Generation (2022) and later • iPad mini - 6th Generation (2021) and later • iPad Air - 4th Generation (2020) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2026 Crystal Dynamics group of companies. All rights reserved. TOMB RAIDER, LARA CROFT, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, the CRYSTAL DYNAMICS logo, EIDOS, and the EIDOS logo are trademarks of the Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Interactive Corp. group of companies. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Rated 18+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS)

About

Sifu

Embark on a revenge quest as a martial arts student hunting down assassins. Utilize Kung Fu combat, environmental interactions, and unlock new skills. The game features a unique aging mechanic tied to resurrection, offering a challenging and cinematic experience.

Highlights
  • Tight Kung Fu combat
  • Cinematic martial arts action
  • Unique aging mechanic
  • Environmental interaction
  • Unlockable skills
  • Full story campaign
  • Controller support
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Embark on a path of revenge in Sifu, the critically acclaimed third-person brawler renowned for its tight Kung Fu combat and cinematic martial arts action, now fully adapted for mobile. Is one life enough to know Kung Fu? Hunt down your family's assassins, one against all. You have no allies, countless enemies, and a mysterious amulet that brings you back to life every time you die. Yet be warned: your secret weapon comes with a hefty price to pay: aging and its consequences. Trial by Fire Your enemies don't wait their turn, and they don't broadcast their intent. Dodge, parry, strike, use combos, and be like water making its way through captivating environments. Learn to master your art as you fight through the underbelly of a nightclub, scramble through a refined gallery to avoid being surrounded, and navigate a towering office building in pursuit of revenge. Adaptation is Survival Careful positioning and clever use of the environment are key to your survival. Use everything at your disposal: throwable objects, makeshift weapons, windows, and ledges. The odds are stacked against you, and you will be offered no mercy. Training Never Ends Kung Fu is mastery through practice, a path for both the body and the mind. Learn from your errors, unlock unique skills, and find the strength within yourself to master the devastating techniques of Pak-Mei Kung Fu. Adapted for Mobile Experience Sifu on the go with new touch controls designed specifically for mobile devices, enhanced contextual interactions, a reworked camera system, and full controller support. Fight your way through the complete story campaign, optimised for mobile play.

Screenshots

Tomb Raider™4 screens
Sifu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sifu at $7.99 against Tomb Raider™'s $19.99. Sifu also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Tomb Raider™'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (89% vs 47%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Tomb Raider™ costs $19.99 and Sifu $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tomb Raider™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tomb Raider™ has 844 ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Tomb Raider™'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Sifu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tomb Raider™ ships an update every 5 weeks, Sifu every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Tomb Raider™ versus Sifu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomb Raider™Sifu
Price$19.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.8 (844 ratings) — better3.8 (125 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews — better47.5% of reviews
Number of ratings844 — better125
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#36 — better#37
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.5 GB2.0 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFeral Interactive LtdKepler Interactive

Customer experience

Tomb Raider™

All ratings695 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews279 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative9.3%

Sifu

All ratings111 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive47.5%
Neutral12.0%
Negative40.5%

In-app purchases

None

Tomb Raider™

No in-app purchases

None

Sifu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tomb Raider™ free?
Tomb Raider™ costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sifu free?
Sifu costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tomb Raider™ or Sifu?
Tomb Raider™ is rated higher. Tomb Raider™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 844 ratings, while Sifu averages 3.8 from 125 ratings.
Do Tomb Raider™ or Sifu have ads?
Neither Tomb Raider™ nor Sifu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tomb Raider™ or Sifu?
Tomb Raider™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sifu every 3 days. Most recently, Tomb Raider™ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sifu on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tomb Raider™ or Sifu?
Tomb Raider™ currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Sifu at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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