# Sprint RPG vs Janken Samurai

The clearest difference is rating: Janken Samurai at 4.5 against Sprint RPG's 4.0. Janken Samurai also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Sprint RPG's advantage is ratings volume (320 vs 15) and review sentiment (69% vs 57%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sprint RPG sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Janken Samurai asks for nothing beyond the download.

Janken Samurai holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sprint RPG has 320 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Sprint RPG's written reviews are positive against 57% of Janken Samurai's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sprint RPG ships an update fortnightly, Janken Samurai monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sprint RPG | Janken Samurai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprint-rpg/id1277023608/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/janken-samurai/id1641983274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Good Good Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641983276) |

## What reviewers say

### Sprint RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprint-rpg/id1277023608)

Embark on a fast-paced rogue-lite adventure through a perilous dungeon. Engage in quick combat, memorize enemy patterns, and collect treasures and monsters. This one-handed game offers endless replayability with various modes and stylish customization options.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced rogue-lite combat, Memorize enemy patterns, Collect monsters and relics, Stylish character customization, One-handed gameplay, Endless mode for high scores

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium - Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Retro art style
- 🎨 Unique visual design
- 💡 Challenging difficulty
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Depth perception issues
- 🤯 Frustrating level progression
- 💸 Intrusive ads
- 🤔 Lack of meaningful upgrades
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing at the end of levels
- Buttons not registering inputs consistently

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve depth perception and visual cues
- Implement a less punishing level progression system
- Introduce meaningful upgrades and power-ups
- Optimize controls and responsiveness


### Janken Samurai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/janken-samurai/id1641983274)

Engage in strategic combat across various ranks and a challenging Lethal mode. Explore an endless roguelike adventure with unique maps and a leveling system. Compete globally on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Ranked arena progression, Lethal combat mode, Online leaderboard competition, Endless roguelike quest mode, Unique maps and leveling system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sprint RPG free?

Sprint RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Janken Samurai free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sprint RPG or Janken Samurai?

Janken Samurai is rated higher. Sprint RPG averages 4.0 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Janken Samurai averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Sprint RPG or Janken Samurai have ads?

Neither Sprint RPG nor Janken Samurai shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sprint RPG or Janken Samurai?

Sprint RPG ships an update fortnightly, and Janken Samurai monthly. Most recently, Sprint RPG was updated on November 3, 2026 and Janken Samurai on November 3, 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.*