Comparison

Gladiator Simulator vs Backflip Playground

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

Head to head
About

Gladiator Simulator

Engage in intense gladiator battles with dynamic gameplay and roguelike elements. Each fight offers new challenges, enemies, and opportunities to upgrade your fighting style. Master skill-based controls to overcome epic boss fights and deadly traps.

Highlights
  • Dynamic arena battle gameplay
  • Roguelike elements with randomized encounters
  • Powerful upgrades for fighting style
  • Epic boss fights and deadly traps
  • Skill-based controls
Features
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Step into the world of ruthless gladiator games, where each arena battle is a test of reflex, timing, and pure willpower. No fight is the same — thanks to deep roguelike elements, every run delivers new challenges and surprises. Key Features: - Dynamic arena battle gameplay with fast-paced combat - Randomized encounters and enemies in each run - Powerful upgrades that shape your fighting style - Epic boss fights and deadly traps - Fluid, skill-based controls for true gladiator arena mastery With every fight, the challenge grows — adapt, evolve, or fall. The crowd roars for a hero. Will you rise in the gladiator arena, or be forgotten in the sand? Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://taketopgames.com/privacy-policy/

About

Backflip Playground

Perform backflips and jumps to reach goals or defeat opponents in this action-packed game. Enjoy stunning pixel graphics and realistic physics for endless entertainment. Remember, all in-game actions are fictional and should not be replicated.

Highlights
  • Perform backflips and jumps
  • Reach finish lines
  • Defeat enemies
  • Cinematic action
  • Pixel graphics
  • Physics effects
Features
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Jump and perform backflips to reach the finish line or take down enemies. Unleash your inner hero with cinematic action. The game with stunning pixel graphics and physics effects will keep you entertained in your spare time. All actions in the game are fictional, please do not perform these actions in real life.

Screenshots

Gladiator Simulator4 screens
Backflip Playground4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gladiator Simulator at 4.7 against Backflip Playground's 3.4. Gladiator Simulator also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and ratings volume (9K vs 21). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Gladiator Simulator sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Backflip Playground sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gladiator Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gladiator Simulator has 9K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Gladiator Simulator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Backflip Playground's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gladiator Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, Backflip Playground every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gladiator Simulator versus Backflip Playground: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGladiator SimulatorBackflip Playground
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9K ratings) — better3.4 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9K — better21
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size377 MB160 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLLP Take Top EntertainmentLam Dao Thi Thanh

Customer experience

Gladiator Simulator

All ratings9,022 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral6.2%
Negative18.2%

Backflip Playground

All ratings21 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative38.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Gladiator Simulator

One-time15
  • Newbie Pack$1.99
  • Stage 1 Pack$4.99
  • Stage 3 Pack$4.99
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  • Stage 7 Pack$4.99
  • Pile of gems$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Rare bone set$4.99
  • Stage 4 Pack$9.99
  • Stage 8 Pack$9.99
  • Stage 2 Pack$9.99
  • Stage 6 Pack$9.99
  • Heap of gems$9.99
  • Burrel of gems$19.99
  • Box of gems$49.99
  • Chest of gems$99.99
6 purchases

Backflip Playground

One-time6
  • coin 099$0.99
  • coin 199$1.99
  • starter pack$2.99
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  • no ads$2.99
  • coin 399$3.99
  • coin 799$7.99

Questions

Is Gladiator Simulator free?
Gladiator Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backflip Playground free?
Backflip Playground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gladiator Simulator or Backflip Playground?
Gladiator Simulator is rated higher. Gladiator Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Backflip Playground averages 3.4 from 21 ratings.
Do Gladiator Simulator or Backflip Playground have ads?
Both Gladiator Simulator and Backflip Playground show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gladiator Simulator or Backflip Playground?
Gladiator Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Backflip Playground every 4 weeks. Most recently, Gladiator Simulator was updated on September 24, 2026 and Backflip Playground on September 17, 2026.

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