Samurai Shaver vs Rizline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Samurai Shaver
A unique rhythm game where you play as a samurai tasked with cleansing the land of unwanted body hair. Follow the beat and slice hairs in time with the music to complete your mission.
- Rhythm-based gameplay
- Samurai protagonist
- Unique hair-cutting mechanic
- Music synchronization
- Free soundtrack available
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Samurai Shaver is a rhythm game that follows the quest of a lonely samurai warrior. Your mission – to cleanse the land of unwanted body hair. Watch the rhythm and slice hairs to the beat! Samurai Shaver was developed by DDRKirby(ISQ) and Kat Jia, under the Cocoa Moss label. It was originally developed in 72 hours as an entry for round 40 of the Ludum Dare game jam. Download the soundtrack for free! Volume 1: https://goo.gl/ud4HwH Volume 2: https://goo.gl/bWvvKy
Rizline
Experience a captivating music rhythm game where geometric patterns and beats intertwine. Enjoy dynamic charts, a unique rhythm system, and connect with others through shared musical experiences. This game offers a visually stunning and emotionally resonant journey.
- Full-screen track judgement
- Dynamic charts
- Riztime design
- HP and score tracking
- Social connection features
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Rhythm connects! Presenting Pigeon Games' second enchanting music rhythm game, following the success of "Phigros"! Dive into a mesmerizing journey where points and lines dance in harmony, weaving an extraordinary geometric tapestry set to the innermost beat of your heart! Game Features: - Unleash Limitless Freedom Embrace full-screen track judgement, and feel the pulsating rhythm resonate at your fingertips! Dynamic charts ensure endless musical delight for all! - Immerse in Serene Rhythm Discover the unique Riztime design, where emotions and charts ebb and flow with the cadence. Watch your HP and scores soar to the symphony of sound! - Forge Unbreakable Bonds The internet brings the world closer, yet distances many people. With Rizline, our mission is to reconnect and unite the hearts of you, your friends, and everyone. Support Twitter: @RizlineGlobal BiliBili: @律动轨迹Rizline YouTube: @Rizline Email: playerservice@pigeon-games.com Powered by "CRIWARE". CRIWARE is a trademark of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samurai Shaver at none against Rizline's 4. Samurai Shaver also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Rizline's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (330 vs 16). On price, ads 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. Rizline sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Samurai Shaver asks for nothing beyond the download.
Samurai Shaver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rizline has 330 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Samurai Shaver's written reviews are positive against 68% of Rizline's.
Samurai Shaver ships an update every 8 months, Rizline every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samurai Shaver | Rizline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better | 4.6 (330 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 67.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 330 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 439 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | DDRKirby(ISQ) LLC | Xiamen Pigeon Games Network Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Samurai Shaver
Rizline
Bugs and requests
Samurai Shaver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Rizline
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game freezes after finishing a song
- Inconsistent hit detection
- Verification code not being sent
- Inability to choose another song after completing one
Requested features
4 requests- Offline play mode
- Early/late indicators
- Customizable note sizes
- Improved performance on older devices
In-app purchases
Samurai Shaver
No in-app purchases
Rizline
- 100 Coin$0.99
- Base Package$0.99
- 500 Coins$4.99
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- 1100 Coins$9.99
