# Cage Rise vs Gladiator Fighting Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Gladiator Fighting Simulator at 5.0 against Cage Rise's 4.5. Gladiator Fighting Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). Cage Rise's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cage Rise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gladiator Fighting Simulator sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gladiator Fighting Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Cage Rise ships an update every 4 days, Gladiator Fighting Simulator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cage Rise | Gladiator Fighting Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cage-rise-mma-sim/id6783279600/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-fighting-simulator/id6805642631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ANTHONY PAUL BURNS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871563406) | [MCR Partners LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857689984) |

## What reviewers say

### Cage Rise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cage-rise-mma-sim/id6783279600)

Build and manage an MMA fighter's career from rookie to legend. Make training and life decisions to sharpen skills, defeat rivals, and win championships on the world stage.

**Highlights:** Multi-year career progression, Training mini-games and coach hiring, Tap-based fight night gameplay, Social media and lifestyle management, Sponsorships and endorsement deals, Life management (nutrition, sleep)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cage Rise Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


### Gladiator Fighting Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-fighting-simulator/id6805642631)

Manage a gladiator school, recruiting and training fighters to become arena legends. Oversee finances, facilities, and rivalries while navigating gladiator loyalty and the path to freedom. Witness detailed fight simulations and build a lasting legacy.

**Highlights:** Recruit gladiators from diverse ancient regions, Deep gladiator fight simulation, Build and upgrade your gladiator school (ludus), Manage finances, staff, and facilities, Compete against rival schools and in seasonal classics, Manage gladiator loyalty and freedom paths

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Denarii Chest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Staff Help | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recruitment and Influence | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Custom Names | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ludus Resource Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bank Forgiveness | $3.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Windfall | $6.99 | one-time |
| Staff Reserves | $6.99 | one-time |
| Create Custom Gladiators | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cage Rise free?

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

### Is Gladiator Fighting Simulator free?

Gladiator Fighting Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cage Rise or Gladiator Fighting Simulator?

Gladiator Fighting Simulator is rated higher. Cage Rise averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Gladiator Fighting Simulator averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Cage Rise or Gladiator Fighting Simulator have ads?

Cage Rise shows ads; Gladiator Fighting Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cage Rise or Gladiator Fighting Simulator?

Cage Rise ships an update every 4 days, and Gladiator Fighting Simulator every 2 days. Most recently, Cage Rise was updated on November 5, 2026 and Gladiator Fighting Simulator on October 31, 2026.

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