Ninja Tobu vs Katana Rush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Tap to jump
- Swipe to attack
- Endless levels
- Stunning graphics
- Addictive gameplay
- Ancient Japan setting
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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.
Katana Rush
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Put on your mask, draw your katana… and run! In Katana Rush, you are Kage, a young ninja racing at full speed through a hand-painted Japan of legends. Leap from bamboo to bamboo, glide with your kite, slash enemies with a Shadow Strike and outrun the Ink Tide that swallows everything in its path. SMOOTH RUNNING, ONE FINGER IS ENOUGH Tap to jump, hold to glide, swipe to strike. You'll learn the controls in seconds; mastering the combos, the lantern bounces and the great updraft that carries you to the castle rooftops will take much longer. THE WAY OF THE NINJA: A REAL CAMPAIGN • 160 levels across eight worlds: bamboo forest, castle rooftops, abandoned mine, volcanic forge, harbor shore, lotus lake, frozen mountain and celestial palace • Varied goals: run, collect, time trial, chase, ascent, mount, silent infiltration • 16 bosses and mini-bosses from Japanese folklore: the Trickster Kappa, the Peak Tengu, Gashadokuro the giant skeleton, Raijin and Fūjin, Yuki-onna the Snow Woman… all the way to the Ink Dragon, source of the Tide ENDLESS RUN Go as far as you can, beat your record and take on the daily run, the same for every player. Compete worldwide on the leaderboards. MOUNTS AND NINJA TECHNIQUES Ride the crane, the bear or the kitsune, and equip your techniques: smoke bomb, shadow clone, shuriken, kawarimi and lightning step. Unlock the double jump and upgrade your kite as you run. CUSTOMIZE YOUR NINJA Outfits, masks, headwear, weapons, scarves, strike trails, kites and companions: try every piece live in the wardrobe before unlocking it. PROGRESS AT YOUR OWN PACE Missions, weekly challenges, ninja ranks, training dojo, collection and the “Way of the Ninja” season pass. A FAIR GAME • No loot boxes or random paid items: you always know what you're buying • Rewarded ads are optional • The “No Ads” option removes ads between runs • Playable offline, no account needed Ready to walk the way of the ninja? Download Katana Rush and run!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Katana Rush at every 2 days against Ninja Tobu's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Ninja Tobu sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Katana Rush sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ninja Tobu ships an update every 3 weeks, Katana Rush every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ninja Tobu | Katana Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (260 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 260 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 313 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | CerebralFix | Samy Bouguerra |
Bugs and requests
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
Katana Rush
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ninja Tobu
- 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
Katana Rush
- Bourse de jade$0.99
- Sans pub$1.99
- Pack démarrage$1.99
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- Passe Voie du ninja$3.99
- Coffret de jade$3.99
- Malle de jade$6.99
- Trésor de jade$17.99
- Montagne de jade$34.99
Questions
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