# Sifu vs Nitelore

The clearest difference is price: Nitelore at Free against Sifu's $7.99. Nitelore also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (79% vs 47%). Sifu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#43 vs #178). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Nitelore is free to download; Sifu costs $7.99 up front. Nitelore sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Sifu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nitelore holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Sifu's written reviews are positive against 79% of Nitelore's.

Sifu ships an update every 3 days, Nitelore every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sifu | Nitelore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sifu/id6762813110/reviews) | **[4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitelore/id6790147739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | #178 |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kepler Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895023869) | [Crabware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824719778) |

## What reviewers say

### Sifu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sifu/id6762813110)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Action, #124 Top Paid · Games, #199 Top Paid (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nitelore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitelore/id6790147739)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience extreme anti-gravity racing with explosive combat across diverse, spectacular tracks. Compete in various game modes, upgrade your ships, and challenge other players online or through daily challenges. Enjoy customizable controls and cross-platform play.

**Highlights:** Ultraspeed anti-gravity racing, Explosive combat and rival pilots, Multiple game modes (Grand Prix, Time Attack, Elimination, Death Race), Online multiplayer with friends and strangers, Spectacular and diverse tracks, Ship customization and upgrades, Daily challenges and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offworld | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Tour | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Cache - 6,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Nitelore | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Vault - 18,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Hoard - 40,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Motherlode - 90,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sifu free?

Sifu costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nitelore free?

Nitelore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sifu or Nitelore?

Nitelore is rated higher. Sifu averages 3.8 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Nitelore averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.

### Do Sifu or Nitelore have ads?

Neither Sifu nor Nitelore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sifu or Nitelore?

Sifu ships an update every 3 days, and Nitelore every 4 days. Most recently, Sifu was updated on November 9, 2026 and Nitelore on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sifu or Nitelore?

Sifu currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and Nitelore at #178. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*