Comparison

KageBorn X vs SKULL MATCH

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

Head to head
About

KageBorn X

Features
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After twelve years of unexplained absence, Akira finally returns home—but the town he remembers is gone. The Demon King has conquered the land, destroyed most of its people, and turned the once-prosperous kingdom into a realm of fear. The few survivors immediately recognize Akira, yet he cannot remember them—or anything that happened before his disappearance. As suspicion grows, Akira learns that someone opened the kingdom’s gates and allowed the Demon King’s army to enter. Many blamed the king’s jealous brother, but the surviving townspeople are no longer certain. Akira’s missing memories may hold the answer. Fight your way through a dark fantasy world filled with dangerous enemies, challenging environments, mysterious characters, and secrets buried beneath the ruins. FEATURES • Fast-paced 2D melee and ranged combat • Fluid platforming and parkour challenges • Handcrafted pixel-art environments • Melee and ranged enemy types • Environmental puzzles and hidden paths • Story-driven dialogue and memorable characters • Powerful boss encounters • A mystery surrounding Akira’s forgotten past • A dark fantasy story with unexpected revelations Defeat the Demon King. Discover who opened the gates. Uncover the truth about Akira. But be warned: some memories are forgotten for a reason. The story will continue.

About

SKULL MATCH

Engage in a strategic puzzle RPG where skill combinations and tactical matching determine success. Explore diverse classes and unique skull types as you climb the ranks. Enjoy unlimited play with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • 4 Classes with 70+ Skills
  • Strategic Skill Combinations
  • 4 Special Skull Types (Boss, Elite, Thief, Dark)
  • Monthly Hall of Fame Rankings
  • Unlimited Play with One-Time Purchase
  • Multiple Supported Languages
Features
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Which match to make first and when to use which skill decides everything. - 4 Classes, 70+ Skills Choose a class and combine class-specific and shared skills to forge your own build. - 4 Special Skull Types Boss, Elite, Thief, and Dark skulls appear as you descend. The Thief steals one of your skills and vanishes. The Dark Skull dims the board. - Hall of Fame Rankings reset on the 1st of every month. The #1 player's name is permanently enshrined in the Hall of Fame — a month of effort becomes a lifetime of legacy. - Unlimited Play Free with 3 plays per day. A single purchase unlocks unlimited play forever. [ Supported Languages ] 한국어 / English / 日本語 / 简体中文 / Español Support / Bug reports: gim@flovah.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flovah2024.github.io/skull-match-privacy/privacy.html

Screenshots

KageBorn X4 screens
SKULL MATCH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KageBorn X at none against SKULL MATCH's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. SKULL MATCH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KageBorn X asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KageBorn X ships an update every 10 days, SKULL MATCH every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
KageBorn X versus SKULL MATCH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKageBorn XSKULL MATCH
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size342 MB40 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRom Ben EzraFlovah Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

KageBorn X

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SKULL MATCH

One-time1
  • Unlimited Play$2.99

Questions

Is KageBorn X free?
KageBorn X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SKULL MATCH free?
SKULL MATCH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KageBorn X or SKULL MATCH have ads?
Neither KageBorn X nor SKULL MATCH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KageBorn X or SKULL MATCH?
KageBorn X ships an update every 10 days, and SKULL MATCH every 2 weeks. Most recently, KageBorn X was updated on October 31, 2026 and SKULL MATCH on November 5, 2026.

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