# Dragon Slayer vs Gladiator Rising 2

The clearest difference is rating: Gladiator Rising 2 at 4.7 against Dragon Slayer's 3.5. Gladiator Rising 2 also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 17) and review sentiment (69% vs 45%). Dragon Slayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dragon Slayer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Gladiator Rising 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gladiator Rising 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gladiator Rising 2 has 2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Dragon Slayer's written reviews are positive against 69% of Gladiator Rising 2's.

Dragon Slayer ships an update fortnightly, Gladiator Rising 2 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragon Slayer | Gladiator Rising 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-slayer/id893818326/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-rising-2/id1486281787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AvalonGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/671601536) | [Happii Gamer Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331663692) |

## What reviewers say

### Dragon Slayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-slayer/id893818326)

Embark on an epic adventure as a chosen hero, hunting diverse monsters and learning new skills to grow stronger. With simple controls and hundreds of ways to customize your character's talents, endless challenges await.

**Highlights:** Easy 3-button gameplay, 5 distinct heroes, Innovative talent system, Hunt diverse monsters, Hundreds of achievements, Global leaderboards

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A bunch of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| A box of gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| A package of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| A big package of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| A chest of gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Dragon | $46.99 | one-time |


### Gladiator Rising 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiator-rising-2/id1486281787)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure where ancient creatures have escaped their prison and taken over the empire's arenas. As a prophesied savior, you must battle these powerful beasts, master strategic turn-based combat, and uncover an enthralling storyline. Explore a world with stunning pixel art, an expanded class system, and hundreds of items to craft.

**Highlights:** Real-Time Turn-Based RPG, Handcrafted Pixel Art, Immersive Storyline, Expanded Class System, Item Crafting, Hundreds of Items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gems | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💡 Interesting crafting system
- 👍 Enjoyable dialogue and humor
- 🚀 Quick gameplay sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔒 Issues with cloud saves and purchases
- 👎 Unbalanced difficulty and progression
- 👎 Repetitive and grindy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to open chests or access certain features
- Crashes and loss of progress after ads
- Inconsistent save data and character progression
- Unresponsive or buggy controls
- Localization issues and untranslated text

**Requested features**

- Improved crafting and inventory management
- More content and variety (bosses, levels, classes)
- Online multiplayer and PvP modes
- Ability to reset progress and start over
- Better localization and translation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dragon Slayer free?

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

### Is Gladiator Rising 2 free?

Gladiator Rising 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dragon Slayer or Gladiator Rising 2?

Gladiator Rising 2 is rated higher. Dragon Slayer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Gladiator Rising 2 averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Dragon Slayer or Gladiator Rising 2 have ads?

Gladiator Rising 2 shows ads; Dragon Slayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dragon Slayer or Gladiator Rising 2?

Dragon Slayer ships an update fortnightly, and Gladiator Rising 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dragon Slayer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Gladiator Rising 2 on October 26, 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.*