# Shurado vs Samurai Warrior

The clearest difference is rating: Samurai Warrior at 4.6 against Shurado's 3.3. Samurai Warrior also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Shurado's advantage is ratings volume (257 vs 23). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shurado sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Samurai Warrior sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Samurai Warrior holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shurado has 257 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Shurado's written reviews are positive against 33% of Samurai Warrior's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shurado ships an update every 2 months, Samurai Warrior every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shurado | Samurai Warrior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shurado/id1281812062/reviews) | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-warrior-action-fight/id1498078422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **35.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GANBARION Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/959518253) | [Canh Luan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689918091) |

## What reviewers say

### Shurado

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shurado/id1281812062)

Engage in strategic single-player duels with beautiful graphics. Master weapon characteristics and enemy patterns to overcome formidable foes in a fallen world. Intuitive controls allow for attacks, defenses, and powerful sword skills.

**Highlights:** Strategic duel action gameplay, Beautiful graphics, Weapon characteristics and enemy reading, Intuitive tap controls for attack/defense, Activate sword skills, Collect and strengthen weapons, Over 130 weapons available

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A set of cursed hourglass | $0.99 | one-time |
| A set of Rashomon key | $1.99 | one-time |
| B set of cursed hourglass | $3.99 | one-time |
| C set of cursed hourglass | $7.99 | one-time |
| B set of Rashomon key | $7.99 | one-time |
| C set of Rashomon key | $19.99 | one-time |
| D set of cursed hourglass | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting concept
- 🎨 Great graphics and design
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- ⚔️ Reminds players of Dark Souls and Infinity Blade

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices
- 🤔 Unclear tutorial and controls
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and level design
- 💰 Potential for pay-to-win mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading or launching on compatible devices
- Inconsistencies between listed device support and actual compatibility

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More enemy and level variety
- Improved character progression and customization
- Checkpoint system to avoid losing all progress


### Samurai Warrior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-warrior-action-fight/id1498078422)

Step into the role of a skilled samurai in this hack and slash game. Engage in intense, fast-paced combat, master various fighting styles, and explore a historically inspired open world with challenging enemies and puzzles. Uncover the samurai's story through anime-style comic panels.

**Highlights:** Master six distinct fighting styles, Explore historical Japan open world, Engage in dynamic, lethal combat, Solve environmental puzzles and evade traps, Immersive anime-style comic story panels

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Bullions | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Bullions | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 280 Bullions | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Bullions | $14.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shurado free?

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

### Is Samurai Warrior free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shurado or Samurai Warrior?

Samurai Warrior is rated higher. Shurado averages 3.3 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Samurai Warrior averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do Shurado or Samurai Warrior have ads?

Shurado shows ads; Samurai Warrior does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shurado or Samurai Warrior?

Shurado ships an update every 2 months, and Samurai Warrior every 11 days. Most recently, Shurado was updated on November 6, 2026 and Samurai Warrior 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.*