# Dark Sword vs Shadow Samurai 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dark Sword at 82% against Shadow Samurai 2's 25%. Dark Sword also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (288 vs 15). Shadow Samurai 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Sword sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Samurai 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dark Sword holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Sword has 288 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Dark Sword's written reviews are positive against 25% of Shadow Samurai 2's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Sword | Shadow Samurai 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sword/id1070709625/reviews)** | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-samurai-2-fighting/id1181335726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **288** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 201 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **5.1.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 17+ |
| Developer | [NANOO COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011714859) | [melanie thomas](https://appshunter.io/developer/775584887) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Sword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sword/id1070709625)

Embark on a dark silhouette action RPG adventure to defeat a dark dragon and restore light. Recruit allies, battle in PvP and raids, and collect over 150 items and skills.

**Highlights:** Defeat the Dark Dragon, Silhouette Action RPG, Acquire Allies, PvP, Raids, Dark Dungeon, Over 150 Items & Skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Purchase Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90 SOUL PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| 165 SOUL PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3x Legendary (Tier 3) | $4.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL 360 SOUL SET | $5.99 | one-time |
| TIER 3 LEGENDARY PACK | $6.99 | one-time |
| TIER 8 LEGENDARY PACK | $7.99 | one-time |
| TIER 13 LEGENDARY PACK | $8.99 | one-time |
| 390 SOUL PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| Essential Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 900 SOUL PACK | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game with smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome art style and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive hack-and-slash combat
- 🆓 Enjoyable without paying
- 🕰️ Good for short play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of clarity on progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing on launch
- Purchased items not being delivered
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Unresponsive controls and input lag

**Requested features**

- More RPG elements and customization options
- Offline play mode
- Gender selection for character
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Rebalanced in-game economy


### Shadow Samurai 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-samurai-2-fighting/id1181335726)

Engage in a samurai fighting adventure using a bow and sword against waves of ninjas. Master samurai skills and a sharp blade to defeat enemies and powerful bosses at the end of each level. Control your samurai with finger gestures for quick and effective combat.

**Highlights:** Samurai fighting adventure, Bow and sword combat, Ninja enemy waves, Boss battles, Finger gesture controls, Slice enemies

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Sword free?

Dark Sword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Samurai 2 free?

Shadow Samurai 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dark Sword or Shadow Samurai 2?

Dark Sword is rated higher. Dark Sword averages 4.6 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while Shadow Samurai 2 averages 2.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Dark Sword or Shadow Samurai 2 have ads?

Dark Sword shows ads; Shadow Samurai 2 does not.

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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.*