# Summoners War vs Wuthering Waves

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.

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.

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.

Summoners War ships an update fortnightly, Wuthering Waves every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summoners War | Wuthering Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summoners-war/id852912420/reviews) | **[4.6 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wuthering-waves/id6475033368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43K | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **65.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | #42 |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Com2uS Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299175870) | [KURO GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723145160) |

## What reviewers say

### Summoners War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summoners-war/id852912420)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #48 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handfull of Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Summoning Stone Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Light-Dark Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Rune Summon Package (Violent) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |
| Pack 60 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wuthering-waves/id6475033368)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Action, #63 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #92 Top Free · Role Playing, #200 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Lunites | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle07 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle11 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Lunites | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lunite Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle08 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Insider Channel | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Connoisseur Channel | $10.00 | one-time |
| Special Bundle40 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 980 Lunites | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Connoisseur Channel | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle12 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Lunites | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Lunites | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Lunites | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and Wuthering Waves on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Summoners War or Wuthering Waves?

Summoners War currently peaks at #37 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*