# SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic vs Jump King

The clearest difference is rating: SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic at 4.0 against Jump King's 3.4. SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Jump King's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jump King sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jump King has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic's written reviews are positive against 56% of Jump King's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic | Jump King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-vs-samurai-classic/id1036388115/reviews)** | [3.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-king/id1560852020/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **55.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 466 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WABI PLANT](https://appshunter.io/developer/668435822) | [UKIYO Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560852022) |

## What reviewers say

### SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-vs-samurai-classic/id1036388115)

Engage in classic samurai combat with 360-degree slashing action. This game offers quick play sessions and plans for future quests to enhance gameplay.

**Highlights:** Classic mode gameplay, 360-degree freedom slash, Quick action sessions, Planned quest additions, Samurai and ninja combat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jump King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-king/id1560852020)

A challenging platformer where players must master the art of jumping to ascend a vertical world. Each fall is a lesson, and only perseverance leads to the top. Includes two free expansions.

**Highlights:** Master the art of jumping, Ascend a vertical world, High-stakes platforming, Learn from every fall, Includes two free expansions, Challenging and addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300x Hearts Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2400x Hearts Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hearts Forever | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port
- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 👍 Great challenge
- 👍 Faithful to original

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Predatory monetization
- 👎 Poor controls and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't start
- Connectivity issues
- Frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- Customizable button layout
- Offline play
- Natural heart regeneration
- Performance improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic free?

SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jump King free?

Jump King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic or Jump King?

SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic is rated higher. SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Jump King averages 3.4 from 35 ratings.

### Do SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic or Jump King have ads?

Jump King shows ads; SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic does not.

### Which is updated more often, SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic or Jump King?

SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic ships an update weekly, and Jump King weekly. Most recently, SAMURAI vs Samurai Classic was updated on October 7, 2026 and Jump King on October 28, 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.*