# JPEL Manager vs 相撲部屋物語

The clearest difference is monetization model: JPEL Manager at ad-supported against 相撲部屋物語's free with in-app purchases. JPEL Manager also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 56%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JPEL Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 相撲部屋物語 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JPEL Manager ships an update every 3 days, 相撲部屋物語 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JPEL Manager | 相撲部屋物語 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TSUBASA IHIRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779638019) | [kaisei watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543587757) |

## What reviewers say

### JPEL Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jpel-manager/id6779638017)

Manage a Hakone Ekiden team as a general manager. Scout, contract, and train athletes from 20 real-world clubs. Strategize race day orders and navigate the transfer market to aim for the national championship.

**Highlights:** Manage 20 real-world Ekiden teams, Scout, contract, and train athletes, Strategic race day order and section placement, Transfer market negotiations, Player development with training cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告削除 | $3.99 | one-time |


### 相撲部屋物語

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6792398606)

Manage a sumo stable, train wrestlers to become yokozuna, and build the best heya in Japan. Develop individual training plans, choose meal options, and scout new talent. Balance sporting glory with business success to create champions.

**Highlights:** Train wrestlers with individual plans, Manage wrestler stats and injuries, Choose from various meal plans, Scout and recruit new talent, Compete against rival stables, Build and expand facilities

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JPEL Manager free?

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

### Is 相撲部屋物語 free?

相撲部屋物語 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do JPEL Manager or 相撲部屋物語 have ads?

Both JPEL Manager and 相撲部屋物語 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, JPEL Manager or 相撲部屋物語?

JPEL Manager ships an update every 3 days, and 相撲部屋物語 every 5 days. Most recently, JPEL Manager was updated on October 31, 2026 and 相撲部屋物語 on November 5, 2026.

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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.*