Comparison

Summoners War vs Wuthering Waves

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

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About

Summoners War

Engage in strategic turn-based battles with over 1,000 unique monsters. Collect, train, and evolve your companions to conquer diverse challenges, from epic raids to real-time global PvP. Experience an ever-evolving fantasy world with endless adventure and strategic depth.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy RPG
  • Massive monster collection (1000+)
  • Real-time global PvP battles
  • Rune set customization
  • Guild and raid content
  • Monster growth and evolution
Features
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Summoners War: Sky Arena The legendary turn-based strategy RPG with immersive storytelling — loved by over 300 million Summoners worldwide! Join the spectacular global war alongside over 1,000 Monsters and experience the ultimate strategic fantasy battle. The more you fight and refine your perfect strategies, the more your Monsters will grow into cherished companions across the Sky Islands. [Summoners War: Sky Arena] Official Community: https://www.facebook.com/SummonersWarCom2us/ ▶ Game Features ◆ Stunning Action and Infinite Strategy Experience dynamic battles in a truly different fantasy world! Utilize 23 types of Rune Sets, each with unique effects, and build your own strategy to claim victory. ◆ The True Essence of a Collectible RPG: Massive Monster Collection Fire, Water, Wind, Light, and Dark! Five attributes and over 1,000 Monsters, each with distinctive skills and styles. Maximize each Monster’s individuality and craft the ultimate strategy for thrilling victories! ◆ Infinite Possibilities! Upgraded Monster Summoning and Growth Obtain a guaranteed default 5-star Monster with Summon Mileage that accumulates as you summon. Power up Monsters with Relics, the new equipment that grants immense strength. Build the ultimate Monster that stands above the rest! ◆ A World of Endless Adventure and Battle Village, battle, adventure, collection, growth, and crafting! Uncover the schemes of dark forces and take down powerful bosses like Dragons and Giants. Join real-time 3-player raids, awaken new power in the Dimension Hole, explore Tartarus’ Labyrinth, hunt giant slimes with guildmates, and engage in intense Guild PvP battles. ◆ Real-Time Global Strategy Battles Real-time tactical duels that begin with Pick & Ban! Engage others in Challenge Battle, where victory belongs to strategy with equally provided Monsters. Compete in the World Arena, the pinnacle of strategic combat, and prove your mastery on the global stage in the SWC (Summoners War World Championship)! ◆ Fast Growth Support System to Become a Stronger Summoner Farm efficiently with Ameria's Luck and Scout Battle! From support quests for new and returning Summoners to special tasks that guarantee a 5-star Monster! Dive into the world of Summoners War at lightning speed! *** Device App Access Permission Notice ▶ Notice per access permission Access permissions are requested in order for us to provide you with the following service when you use the app. [Required] None [Optional Access Rights] - Camera: This is the right to request when using the camera in the in-game profile. - Photos: This is the right to request when uploading photos from your device to the in-game profile. - Push Notification: This is the right to request when you want to receive push messages for the game. - ID for Advertisers: This is the right to request the use of ID for Advertisers (IDFA) for promotion targeting and tracking analysis. ※ You'll be able to enjoy the service except features related to above authorities even if you don't give permission to the above. ▶ How to remove access permissions After allowing the access permission, you can revoke or modify the access permissions as follows: - Settings > Privacy > Select the corresponding app > Choose either to enable/disable access Summoners War is available in 16 different languages: English, 한국어, 日本語, 中文简体, 中文繁體, Deutsch, Français, Português, Español, Русский, Bahasa Indonesia, Tiếng Việt, Türkçe, العربية, Italiano and ไทย! Items are available for purchase in this game. For Com2uS Mobile Game Terms of Service, visit www.com2us.com. Terms of Service: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M9/T1 Privacy Policy: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M9/T3 For game-related inquiries, please contact the Com2uS Customer Support (https://customer.withhive.com/com2us).

About

Wuthering Waves

Embark on an open-world action RPG adventure as Rover, reclaiming lost memories and changing a post-apocalyptic world. Explore freely, engage in fast-paced combat, and uncover hidden truths with a cast of unique companions.

Highlights
  • Expansive open-world exploration
  • High-degree of freedom movement
  • Fast-paced combat system
  • Cinematic storytelling and animation
  • Companion system with unique abilities
  • High-mobility expedition motorbike
Features
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Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world. ◆Winner of Players' Voice at The Game Awards 2025◆ ◆Nominee of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025◆ ◆Nominee of Players' Voice at The Game Awards 2024◆ ◆Nominee of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2024◆ ◆Introduction◆ Welcome aboard, roving voyager. Upon the shores lay the silent embers of a world during the Ebb Tide. Desolated by the Lament, the erstwhile creations and earthly beings are left static. But they strike back, strong enough to penetrate the silence. Humanity has risen anew from the ashes of the apocalypse. And you, Rover, are poised for an adventure of Awakening. Companions to meet, enemies to conquer, new powers to gain, hidden truths to unveil, and unseen spectacles to behold... A vast world of endless possibilities awaits. The choice rests in your hands. Be the answer, be the leader, and follow the sounds to arrive at a new future. As Wuthering Waves echo endlessly, mankind set sail on a new journey. Rise and embark on your odyssey, Rover. ◆Features◆ Delve into an expansive world / Desolated by the Lament, civilization is born anew Embrace high degrees of freedom in immersive overworld explorations. Free yourself from stamina limits, dash and parkour on walls, take Flight, and ride a high-mobility expedition motorbike to enjoy open-world exploration. As the world of Solaris-3 unfolds, your lost memory begins to see its recovery through this ceaseless quest. Enjoy extreme battle experience / Engage in smooth & fast-paced combat Avail against enemy attacks in smooth and fast-paced combat. Apply easy controls of Extreme Evasion, Dodge Counter, Echo Skill, and unique QTE mechanisms that allow the fullest possibility of battle experience. Immerse in breathtaking storytelling / Witness a delicate fusion of story, sound, and vision With cinematic narratives, rich music, and stunning animation, Solaris delivers a high-quality sensory journey that brings every story to life. Encounter Resonators / Forte awakened, journey alongside your companions Compose a harmonious battle concerto with Resonators of different abilities. Their unique Fortes revealing distinctive personalities will be your strong assets for the journey ahead. ◆Official Social Media◆ Official Website: https://wutheringwaves.kurogames.com/en/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Wuthering_Waves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WutheringWaves.Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WutheringWaves Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wutheringwaves Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/WutheringWaves/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wuthering_waves Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wutheringwaves_official ※IGRS-certified and suitable for users aged 13 and above. 【App Permissions】 To provide the following services while you use this app, we may request certain permissions. 【Optional Permissions】 -Photos: Used for uploading, downloading, or sharing pictures, such as saving pictures to the photo library. -Microphone: Used for providing feedback through methods such as sending voice messages or recording videos. -Camera: Used for providing feedback through methods such as taking photos or recording videos, as well as for scanning QR codes. *For optional permissions, you can continue to use the app normally even if you deny them. 【How to Withdraw Permission Consent】 Settings → Privacy & Security → Select the relevant permission → Choose to allow or revoke access.

Screenshots

Summoners War4 screens
Wuthering Waves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wuthering Waves at none against Summoners War's shown. Wuthering Waves also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (65% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Summoners War sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Wuthering Waves sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wuthering Waves holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 59K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Summoners War's written reviews are positive against 65% of Wuthering Waves's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Summoners War ships an update fortnightly, Wuthering Waves every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Summoners War versus Wuthering Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummoners WarWuthering Waves
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (43K ratings)4.6 (59K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews65.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43K59K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#34 — better#42
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB3.4 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCom2uS Corp.KURO GAMES

Customer experience

Summoners War

All ratings43,128 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews1,503 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative37.6%

Wuthering Waves

All ratings58,916 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews4,595 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative24.6%

User reviews

Summoners War

From 43K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🤖 Helpful auto-battle feature
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔒 Difficult to recover hacked accounts
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Excessive grinding and time commitment required

Wuthering Waves

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and character designs
  • 👍 Generous rewards and compensation
  • 💡 Unique combat system and echo system
  • 🤖 Expressive and detailed NPCs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🔌 Laggy and overheating on mobile devices
  • 🗣️ Inconsistent voice acting quality
  • 🤷‍♀️ Bland and disjointed story
  • 🤬 Lack of controller support on mobile

Bugs and requests

Summoners War

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant need to download updates
  • Stuck on loading screen or unable to log in
  • Disappearing or lost game progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved summoning rates for rare monsters
  • Pity system for guaranteed rare pulls
  • More frequent balance updates and monster reworks
  • Better customer support and account recovery process

Wuthering Waves

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Dialogue and subtitle issues
  • Screen orientation problems
  • Enemies getting stuck in the environment
  • Inconsistent login and loading issues
  • Glitches during combat and cutscenes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support for mobile
  • Improve optimization and reduce crashes
  • Enhance story pacing and character development
  • Implement more customization options
  • Add co-op or multiplayer features

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Summoners War

One-time14
  • Pack 1$0.99
  • Handfull of Crystals$2.99
  • Bundle of Crystals$4.99
Show 11 more
  • Pile of Crystals$9.99
  • Pack 10$9.99
  • Pack 20$19.99
  • Sack of Crystals$19.99
  • Summoning Stone Pack$29.99
  • Light-Dark Pack$29.99
  • Rune Summon Package (Violent)$29.99
  • Pack 30$29.99
  • Pack 50$49.99
  • Chest of Crystals$99.99
  • Pack 60$99.99
17 purchases

Wuthering Waves

One-time17
  • 60 Lunites$0.99
  • Special Bundle07$0.99
  • Special Bundle11$1.99
Show 14 more
  • 300 Lunites$4.99
  • Lunite Subscription$4.99
  • Special Bundle08$9.99
  • Insider Channel$9.99
  • Special Bundle$9.99
  • Upgrade to Connoisseur Channel$10.00
  • Special Bundle40$14.99
  • 980 Lunites$14.99
  • Special Bundle$19.99
  • Connoisseur Channel$19.99
  • Special Bundle12$19.99
  • 1980 Lunites$29.99
  • 3280 Lunites$49.99
  • 6480 Lunites$99.99

Questions

Is Summoners War free?
Summoners War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wuthering Waves free?
Wuthering Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Summoners War or Wuthering Waves?
Wuthering Waves is rated higher. Summoners War averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Wuthering Waves averages 4.6 from 59K ratings.
Do Summoners War or Wuthering Waves have ads?
Summoners War shows ads; Wuthering Waves does not.
Which is updated more often, Summoners War or Wuthering Waves?
Summoners War ships an update fortnightly, and Wuthering Waves every 10 days. Most recently, Summoners War was updated on September 26, 2026 and Wuthering Waves on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Summoners War or Wuthering Waves?
Summoners War currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and Wuthering Waves at #42. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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