# The Samurai Wars vs KR 1

The clearest difference is rating: KR 1 at 4.4 against The Samurai Wars's 4.1. KR 1 also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 53%). The Samurai Wars's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Samurai Wars sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and KR 1 sells 34 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KR 1 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of The Samurai Wars's written reviews are positive against 72% of KR 1's.

The Samurai Wars ships an update fortnightly, KR 1 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Samurai Wars | KR 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-samurai-wars/id1076867716/reviews) | **[4.4 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kr-1-emperor-simulator/id6448865175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 698 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Keita Nagafuchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076867715) | [OXIWYLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173670374) |

## What reviewers say

### The Samurai Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-samurai-wars/id1076867716)

Engage in tactical warfare with historical samurai portraits. Command troops, utilize unique skills, and employ diplomacy, ninja tactics, and political maneuvering to conquer Japan. Collect over 400 samurais and 200 treasures.

**Highlights:** Tactical troop command, Unique samurai skills, Diplomatic activities, Ninja operations, Political maneuvering, Town development, Collectable warlords and treasures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stone 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Available Samurai +1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Scenario pack - Honnoji no Hen | $3.99 | one-time |
| Scenario pack - Sekigahara | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stone 1000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Stone 5000 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Stone 12000 | $89.99 | one-time |


### KR 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kr-1-emperor-simulator/id6448865175)

Lead a medieval state through political intrigue, warfare, and economic management. Engage in diplomacy, raise armies, and conquer territories to build your empire.  Experience historical events and make strategic decisions to ensure your civilization's dominance.

**Highlights:** Political maneuvering, Medieval warfare, Empire building, Diplomacy and alliances, Economic management, Spying and sabotage, Historical events

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

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Crystal subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Uprisings | $0.49 | one-time |
| Premium | $0.49 | one-time |
| +500 000 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chief Tribute Collector | $0.99 | one-time |
| Commander-in-Chief | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Land Forces Commander | $0.99 | one-time |
| Head of construction | $0.99 | one-time |
| Head of trade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fleet Commander | $0.99 | one-time |
| Accelerated Time | $0.99 | one-time |
| +1 000 000 gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| +5 000 gold per day | $1.99 | one-time |
| +10 000 gold per day | $2.99 | one-time |
| Head of construction | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 940 crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Easy start for any state | $4.99 | one-time |
| All ministers and commanders | $4.99 | one-time |
| +5 000 000 gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| +10 000 000 gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| +50 000 gold per day | $9.99 | one-time |
| Top 3 Sales | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royal set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Invincible Army | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8 250 crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Madness | $9.99 | one-time |
| +100 000 gold per day | $14.99 | one-time |
| 17 250 crystals | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Samurai Wars free?

The Samurai Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is KR 1 free?

KR 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Samurai Wars or KR 1?

KR 1 is rated higher. The Samurai Wars averages 4.1 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while KR 1 averages 4.4 from 70 ratings.

### Do The Samurai Wars or KR 1 have ads?

Both The Samurai Wars and KR 1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Samurai Wars or KR 1?

The Samurai Wars ships an update fortnightly, and KR 1 every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Samurai Wars was updated on October 23, 2026 and KR 1 on October 30, 2026.

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