# Samurai Swords Store vs BattlBox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samurai Swords Store at 72% against BattlBox's 28%. Samurai Swords Store also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (183 vs 36). BattlBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Samurai Swords Store holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai Swords Store has 183 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Samurai Swords Store's written reviews are positive against 28% of BattlBox's.

Samurai Swords Store ships an update every 10 months, BattlBox every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai Swords Store | BattlBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-swords-store/id1321910145/reviews)** | [3.0 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlbox/id1432468004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Katana Connection Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736763066) | [BattlBox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432468003) |

## What reviewers say

### Samurai Swords Store

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-swords-store/id1321910145)

Design and order custom Japanese swords, including Katanas, Wakizashis, and Tantos. Choose from various steels, fittings, and customizations. Your virtual creation is then expertly crafted by master swordsmiths.

**Highlights:** Craft custom Katana and other Samurai swords, Immersive 3D design experience, Choose from various steel types and blade customizations, Customize fittings like Tsuba, Habaki, and Menuki, Add engraved text and custom polishing, Order physical swords based on virtual designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Ability to design custom swords
- 🤩 High-quality swords
- 💡 Detailed part information
- ✅ Website version works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive
- 🐛 Buggy and glitches
- ⏳ Slow loading times
- 📉 Performance issues
- ❌ Crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Custom created swords vanish after signing out and back in
- App crashes when trying to pay
- App loads incessantly and never shows the first page
- Stuck on loading screen for extended periods
- App stays on a gray screen upon launch

**Requested features**

- Add Tamahagane steel option
- Add wood option for swords
- More color and design options for katanas
- Upgrade for all custom blades
- Tachi custom app


### BattlBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlbox/id1432468004)

Manage your outdoor and survival gear subscription, shop for new items, and access exclusive content. Stay updated with shipping notifications, new product leaks, and community discussions.

**Highlights:** Manage subscription, Shop for gear, Watch Mission videos, Read articles, Access FAQ and Forum, Receive push notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samurai Swords Store free?

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

### Is BattlBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Samurai Swords Store or BattlBox?

Samurai Swords Store is rated higher. Samurai Swords Store averages 4.2 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while BattlBox averages 3.0 from 36 ratings.

### Do Samurai Swords Store or BattlBox have ads?

Samurai Swords Store shows ads; BattlBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai Swords Store or BattlBox?

Samurai Swords Store ships an update every 10 months, and BattlBox every 2 months. Most recently, Samurai Swords Store was updated on November 2, 2026 and BattlBox on November 2, 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.*