Comparison

Dive Master vs Ragdoll Gladiator

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

Head to head
About

Dive Master

Engage in fast-paced 2D underwater combat, hunting marine life and collecting loot to upgrade your diver. Explore new maps, battle bosses, and customize your abilities for a rewarding progression loop.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced 2D underwater combat
  • Explore 12 new maps
  • Challenging Dungeon system
  • 12 unique boss fights
  • Deep diver customization
  • RPG-style stat upgrades
  • Talent tree and special abilities
Features
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Dive deep. Hunt hard. Build the ultimate diver. The ocean just got a lot bigger. Dive Master is a fast-paced 2D underwater action game where every dive makes you stronger. Cut through dangerous marine life, collect your haul, sell it for gold, and invest in powerful upgrades to push deeper into the sea. Explore 12 brand-new maps and test your limits in the perilous new Dungeon system. Each run is part of your climb toward the next epic encounter. This is not just about survival. It’s about building the perfect diver. Upgrade your core stats, unlock powerful special diver abilities, and shape your unique playstyle using the all-new talent tree. Decide exactly how you want to fight: more damage, more range, more oxygen, more lifesteal, or dominating the depths with new skills. Why you’ll keep diving: -Expanded World: Explore 12 brand-new maps and conquer the challenging new Dungeon system. -Epic Boss Fights: Test your skills against 12 unique bosses, each armed with deadly special abilities. -Endless Hordes: Slash through 54 new enemy types in fast-paced 2D combat. -Deep Customization: Upgrade 12 RPG-style stats, master the talent tree, and unlock special abilities to create your ultimate build. -Rewarding Loop: Sell your catch, claim daily gifts, collect new currencies, and turn every run into permanent progress. -Addictive Gameplay: Simple to play, satisfying to grind, hard to put down. Whether you like survival games, grind-heavy progression, or stat-building action, Dive Master - Action Survival delivers a rewarding loop of fighting, upgrading, and coming back stronger. Dive in, gear up, and prove you have what it takes to become the true Dive Master.

About

Ragdoll Gladiator

Engage in intense gladiator combat in ancient Rome. Master weapons, customize your warrior, and battle deadly foes to rise through the ranks and conquer the Colosseum. Become a legend through challenging duels and character progression.

Highlights
  • Intense arena battles
  • Master powerful weapons
  • Customize your warrior
  • Unlock new skills
  • Face deadly enemies
  • Character progression
Features
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Step into the world of ancient Rome and become the ultimate gladiator! Fight in intense arena battles, master powerful weapons, and rise through the ranks to claim glory. Customize your warrior, unlock new skills, and face off against deadly enemies in epic one-on-one duels. Are you ready to conquer the Colosseum and become a legend? Features:
 - Fun combat mechanics
 - Variety of weapons and armor
 - Challenging enemies and bosses
 - Grind character progression

 Prepare for battle — the arena awaits!

Screenshots

Dive Master4 screens
Ragdoll Gladiator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dive Master at 3.9 against Ragdoll Gladiator's 2.6. Ragdoll Gladiator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Dive Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Ragdoll Gladiator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dive Master holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Dive Master's written reviews are positive against 40% of Ragdoll Gladiator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dive Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Ragdoll Gladiator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dive Master versus Ragdoll Gladiator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDive MasterRagdoll Gladiator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size446 MB134 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPlayWillTornado Bear

Customer experience

Dive Master

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Ragdoll Gladiator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Dive Master

One-time8
  • Gem Pack - 1$0.99
  • Gem Pack - 2$1.99
  • No Ads$6.99
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  • Gem Pack - 3$7.99
  • No Ads Bundle Pack$7.99
  • Gem Pack - 4$14.99
  • Gem Pack - 5$29.99
  • Gem Pack - 6$54.99
None

Ragdoll Gladiator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dive Master free?
Dive Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ragdoll Gladiator free?
Ragdoll Gladiator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dive Master or Ragdoll Gladiator?
Dive Master is rated higher. Dive Master averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Ragdoll Gladiator averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Dive Master or Ragdoll Gladiator have ads?
Neither Dive Master nor Ragdoll Gladiator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dive Master or Ragdoll Gladiator?
Dive Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ragdoll Gladiator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dive Master was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ragdoll Gladiator on October 23, 2026.

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