# SmartPref vs Pro Wrestler Story

The clearest difference is price: Pro Wrestler Story at $2.99 against SmartPref's $24.99. Pro Wrestler Story also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). SmartPref's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SmartPref costs $24.99 and Pro Wrestler Story $2.99 up front. SmartPref sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pro Wrestler Story asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SmartPref against 4.7 for Pro Wrestler Story. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118 and 101 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of SmartPref's written reviews are positive against 70% of Pro Wrestler Story's.

SmartPref ships an update every 4 weeks, Pro Wrestler Story every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartPref | Pro Wrestler Story |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartpref/id993408295/reviews) | **[4.7 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-wrestler-story/id6505046490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 69.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#30** |
| Size | 83 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SmartPref OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/993408294) | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartPref

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartpref/id993408295)

This app offers a challenging digital experience for the card game Preferans. It features finely tuned bot algorithms, various game modes including two and four player options, and detailed statistics to track your progress. Enjoy a realistic feel with honest moves and the ability to compare against cheater bots.

**Highlights:** Advanced bot algorithms, Two and four player modes, Misere play, Detailed statistics and graphs, Replay round and review deal log, Social sharing of results

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Card bundle: Maya, Seasons, Lubok | $1.99 | one-time |
| Card bundle: Modern, Palekh, Slavic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Card bundle: Atlasnie, Russian, Palekh White | $3.99 | one-time |
| All cards bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


### Pro Wrestler Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-wrestler-story/id6505046490)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Sports, #176 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Manage a professional wrestling team, focusing on wrestler training, gym development, and strategic match preparation. Build your gym, recruit talent, and compete in exciting matches to become the industry's best.

**Highlights:** Manage wrestling team, Train wrestlers, Build and furnish gym, Recruit new talent, Compete in matches, Develop wrestler popularity, Generate revenue through merch and facilities

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Enjoyable wrestling experience
- 👍 Impressive animations and graphics
- 👍 Engaging gameplay loop
- 👍 Kairosoft's signature style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Potential game-breaking bug with wrestler stats
- ⏱️ Short career mode length
- 🤔 Unclear unlock pathways
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game referring to gym as a 'zoo'
- Event AI dominating players

**Requested features**

- More sports game options (e.g. MMA, hockey)
- Longer career mode
- Clearer progression systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartPref free?

SmartPref costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pro Wrestler Story free?

Pro Wrestler Story costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartPref or Pro Wrestler Story?

Pro Wrestler Story is rated higher. SmartPref averages 4.7 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Pro Wrestler Story averages 4.7 from 101 ratings.

### Do SmartPref or Pro Wrestler Story have ads?

Neither SmartPref nor Pro Wrestler Story shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartPref or Pro Wrestler Story?

SmartPref ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pro Wrestler Story every 4 days. Most recently, SmartPref was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pro Wrestler Story on November 8, 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.*