Comparison

Gladiator Simulator vs Shoot Die Repeat

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

Shoot Die Repeat

Engage in chaotic zombie combat with active ragdoll physics. Fight your way through a world filled with mobs and aim to escape the mayhem.

Highlights
  • Zombie combat
  • Ragdoll physics
  • Mob fighting
  • Escape objectives
  • Action-packed gameplay
Features
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Shoot Zombies and other mobs as you fight to escape in a world of active ragdoll mayhem!

Screenshots

Gladiator Simulator4 screens
Shoot Die Repeat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gladiator Simulator at 4.7 against Shoot Die Repeat's 3.8. Gladiator Simulator also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 45%) and ratings volume (9K vs 385). Shoot Die Repeat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gladiator Simulator sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Shoot Die Repeat sells 5 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gladiator Simulator has 9K ratings behind it against 385, 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 45% of Shoot Die Repeat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gladiator Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, Shoot Die Repeat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Gladiator Simulator versus Shoot Die Repeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGladiator SimulatorShoot Die Repeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9K ratings) — better3.8 (385 ratings)
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews — better44.9% of reviews
Number of ratings9K — better385
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#38 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size377 MB171 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLLP Take Top EntertainmentHeseri Games Inc

Customer experience

Gladiator Simulator

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

Shoot Die Repeat

All ratings385 ratings
Positive67.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative25.7%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral15.7%
Negative39.3%

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
5 purchases

Shoot Die Repeat

One-time5
  • Small Gem Pack$2.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Start Pack$6.99
Show 2 more
  • Medium Gem Pack$7.99
  • Large Gem Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Gladiator Simulator free?
Gladiator Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shoot Die Repeat free?
Shoot Die Repeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gladiator Simulator or Shoot Die Repeat?
Gladiator Simulator is rated higher. Gladiator Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Shoot Die Repeat averages 3.8 from 385 ratings.
Do Gladiator Simulator or Shoot Die Repeat have ads?
Gladiator Simulator shows ads; Shoot Die Repeat does not.
Which is updated more often, Gladiator Simulator or Shoot Die Repeat?
Gladiator Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shoot Die Repeat every 9 days. Most recently, Gladiator Simulator was updated on September 24, 2026 and Shoot Die Repeat on September 22, 2026.

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