Comparison

The Spearman vs Samurai Scroll

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Spearman

Engage in a physics-based combat game where you control a stickman warrior. Aim and throw spears to defeat various enemies like archers, swordsmen, and magicians. Upgrade your character with new gear and skills to survive increasingly challenging waves.

Highlights
  • Ragdoll physics combat
  • Target and throw spears
  • Defeat diverse enemies
  • In-game store for upgrades
  • Healing and defensive skills
Features
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"The Spearman" is a new timekiller based on ragdoll physics. The spear is a throwing, piercing or piercing-chopping polearm weapon. With the help of a spear, a warrior will be able to effectively counter a lot of enemies. Control the Stickman to throw spears at other stickmans. You will be confronted by many enemies: archers, javelin throwers, armored swordsmen and even magicians. Simply drag and drop your finger for targeting and throwing. The power of throwing a spear is always the same, so you only need to aim and specify the direction of the throw. Enemies die from one hit of a spear in the head and body or from two hits of the spear in the legs. In the game there is a store with helmets, several defensive skills and an apple for healing. Write in the comments of your impressions of the Spearman game. Have a good game!

About

Samurai Scroll

Features
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As the last samurai of the Hawk Clan, seek vengeance against the nefarious Spider Clan. A side scrolling fighting game. Touch left/right to move left/right. Tap low to attack. Tap high to jump.

Screenshots

The Spearman4 screens
Samurai Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Spearman at Free against Samurai Scroll's $0.99. The Spearman also leads on update cadence (every 17 months vs every 50 months). Samurai Scroll's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Spearman is free to download; Samurai Scroll costs $0.99 up front. The Spearman sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Samurai Scroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, Samurai Scroll every 50 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Spearman versus Samurai Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe SpearmanSamurai Scroll
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 months — betterEvery 50 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB102 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBYVJay Luo

Bugs and requests

The Spearman

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Helmets don't protect against face shots
  • Rag dolls interfere with crucial throws
  • Spears going through enemies next to each other
  • Sound issues on iOS

Requested features

4 requests
  • Deflecting arrows mechanic
  • Ability to buy new spears
  • Nerf wizard and swordsman enemies
  • Endless mode with sword-wielding enemies

Samurai Scroll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

The Spearman

One-time12
  • Disabling advertising$0.99
  • 5000 Coins$1.99
  • 15000 Coins. Discount$1.99
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  • Starter pack$2.99
  • 20000 Coins$3.99
  • 15000 Coins$3.99
  • 50000 Coins. Discount$3.99
  • Elite Pack$3.99
  • 50000 Coins$7.99
  • Frozen King$7.99
  • God Power$7.99
  • 100000 Coins$11.99
None

Samurai Scroll

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Spearman free?
The Spearman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samurai Scroll free?
Samurai Scroll costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Spearman or Samurai Scroll have ads?
The Spearman shows ads; Samurai Scroll does not.
Which is updated more often, The Spearman or Samurai Scroll?
The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, and Samurai Scroll every 50 months. Most recently, The Spearman was updated on October 26, 2026 and Samurai Scroll on October 25, 2026.

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