Comparison

ki vs Ninja Tobu

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

Head to head
About

ki

Test your timing and reflexes in this challenging arcade game. Tap the screen precisely at each turn to navigate increasingly difficult levels. Compete for high scores and earn medals.

Highlights
  • Precise tap-based controls
  • Progressively challenging levels
  • Leaderboard and medal system
  • 100 unique levels
  • Replay passed levels
  • Skip difficult levels
Features
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ki - 10th in "focus" (aa, uu, ff, au, rr, ao, rl, sp, th, ki, ci, sn, lo, ba, ov, sh, fi, do, ru & ti) Tap to make each turn, timing is key. Simply, tap as close to each turn as you can - see what happens. The further away, the worse. Get through as many turns as you can by tapping as close as you can before each kink. Each level gets more and more demanding, but the dynamic stays simple - just tap, anywhere on the screen. You can also top the leaderboard and earn medals! (bronze, silver and gold). There's 100 levels to solve right now, intertwined with all sorts of tweaks and surprises. You can also go back and replay any level you've already passed, at any time (Choose Level). If you're stuck on a really tricky level, skip it! (Tap Skip on the Fail Screen) If you can't wait, unlock all 100 levels and replay at your own pace! (Choose Level > Unlock All Levels) Thanks for all your support, I hope you're enjoying the "focus" series thus far. Handmade in Australia, General Adaptive

About

Ninja Tobu

Engage in a fast-paced action game where you jump, dodge, and attack through endless ninja battles. Master powerful moves and defeat enemies in challenging levels with stunning graphics. Become the ultimate ninja warrior.

Highlights
  • Tap to jump
  • Swipe to attack
  • Endless levels
  • Stunning graphics
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Ancient Japan setting
Features
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Step into the world of Ninja Tobu and test your skills in this fast-paced action game. Jump, dodge, and slice your way through endless levels of ninja battles as you strive to become the ultimate ninja master. You simply tap to power your jump, swipe to soar through the air and perform powerful attacks to defeat your enemies. Featuring stunning graphics and addictive gameplay, Ninja Tobu transports you to a world of ancient Japan, where you will face off enemies in challenging and fierce levels. With new levels added regularly, the excitement never ends. Download Ninja Tobu now and start your journey to become the ultimate ninja warrior.

Screenshots

ki2 screens
Ninja Tobu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ninja Tobu at 4.1 against ki's 3.0. Ninja Tobu also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 26%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). ki's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. ki sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ninja Tobu sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ninja Tobu holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ninja Tobu has 260 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of ki's written reviews are positive against 65% of Ninja Tobu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ki ships an update every 4 months, Ninja Tobu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ki versus Ninja Tobu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterkiNinja Tobu
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (30 ratings)4.1 (260 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews64.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30260 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB204 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGeneral Adaptive Apps Pty LtdCerebralFix

Customer experience

ki

All ratings30 ratings
Positive36.7%
Neutral23.3%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.0%

Ninja Tobu

All ratings260 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative27.4%

User reviews

ki

From 30 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Innovative concept with unique mechanics
  • 🧠 Tests reflexes and patience effectively
  • 🔥 Fun once mechanics are understood
  • ⭐ Challenging difficulty appeals to some players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
  • ❌ Unclear instructions and poor onboarding
  • ⚡ Inconsistent ball speed mechanics
  • 😤 Extremely difficult difficulty curve
  • 🔴 Tutorial overlay blocks gameplay

Ninja Tobu

From 260 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 🎨 Excellent art style
  • 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🕹️ Overly difficult challenges
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Long loading times

Bugs and requests

ki

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Tutorial instruction box stays on screen blocking gameplay
  • Game crashes frequently during play
  • Ball moves erratically sideways off the line
  • Fails occur while ball is still moving
  • Level 1 unplayable due to tutorial overlay
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  • Ball speed is unpredictable and inconsistent
  • Game fails immediately after tutorial disappears
  • Ball gets stuck or moves too slowly to confirm movement
  • Turns happen automatically without player input

Requested features

6 requests
  • Clear and detailed gameplay instructions
  • Consistent and predictable speed mechanics
  • Better tutorial system that doesn't block gameplay
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Clearer visual feedback for turns
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  • Fix overlapping path visibility issues

Ninja Tobu

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Level 66 not loading
  • Character getting stuck in walls
  • Daily rewards not working
  • Progress loss after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More characters and customization options
  • Additional game modes and levels
  • Ability to save and restore progress
  • Leaderboard and social features

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ki

One-time3
  • Skip Level$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlock All Levels$3.99
14 purchases

Ninja Tobu

One-time14
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 300 Coins$1.99
  • Animal Spirit Set$1.99
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  • Reaper Set$1.99
  • Shinobi Training (Discipline)$1.99
  • Cyborg Set$2.99
  • Warlock Set$2.99
  • Magus Set$2.99
  • Festive Set$2.99
  • 750 Coins$3.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
  • Survivalist$3.99
  • 2000 Coins$9.99
  • Dragon God Set$14.99

Questions

Is ki free?
ki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ninja Tobu free?
Ninja Tobu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ki or Ninja Tobu?
Ninja Tobu is rated higher. ki averages 3.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Ninja Tobu averages 4.1 from 260 ratings.
Do ki or Ninja Tobu have ads?
Ninja Tobu shows ads; ki does not.
Which is updated more often, ki or Ninja Tobu?
ki ships an update every 4 months, and Ninja Tobu every 3 weeks. Most recently, ki was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ninja Tobu on October 24, 2026.

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