Samurai Shaver vs Rotaeno
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
Rotaeno
Experience a unique rhythm game that uses your device's gyroscope for intuitive, wrist-flicking gameplay. Navigate through stellar environments by rotating your device to hit notes, set to a diverse soundtrack of EDM, JPOP, KPOP, and Opera. Embark on a cosmic journey with the heroine, Ilot, as she explores different planets.
- Gyroscope-controlled gameplay
- Rotation-based note hitting
- Multi-genre music library
- Cosmic storyline and character progression
- Visually appealing UI
- Exclusive tracks from renowned composers
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Rotaeno is a heart-pounding, thumb-tapping, wrist-flicking rhythm game that fully utilizes your device's gyroscope for an unprecedented musical experience. Rotate your device to hit notes as you soar through the stars. Drop into your headphones and immerse yourself in the kick beats and stellar synths of this astronautical adventure! =A Revolutionary Way to Experience Music= What sets Rotaeno apart is all in the name - rotation! Building on the basic controls of more traditional rhythm games, Rotaeno includes notes that require smooth turns and rapid rotations to hit, making it feel like you're drifting in a highspeed interstellar stunt race. It's a real arcade experience - in the palm of your hand! =Multi Genre Music and Beats= Rotaeno is loaded with exclusive tracks from renowned rhythm game composers. From EDM to JPOP, KPOP to Opera, the stylistically diverse song collection contains a future favorite song for every music lover! More songs are already planned for future updates and will be released on a regular basis. =A Journey to Find the Promised Land, Love, and Ourselves= Follow Ilot, our heroine, on a cosmic journey through the stars, and witness her growth as she sets out on her own. Follow in the footsteps of a friend, meet locals on different planets, and save the future of Aquaria! *Rotaeno will only function properly on devices that feature gyroscope or accelerometer support. Concerns or feedback? Contact us: rotaeno@xd.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Samurai Shaver at Free against Rotaeno's $1.49. Samurai Shaver also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Rotaeno's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (264 vs 16). On 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
Samurai Shaver is free to download; Rotaeno costs $1.49 up front. Rotaeno sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Samurai Shaver asks for nothing beyond the download.
Samurai Shaver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rotaeno has 264 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 79% of Rotaeno's.
Samurai Shaver ships an update every 8 months, Rotaeno every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samurai Shaver | Rotaeno |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.49 |
| Rating | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better | 4.7 (264 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 78.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 264 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #14 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 2.4 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DDRKirby(ISQ) LLC | X.D. Network Inc. |
Customer experience
Samurai Shaver
Rotaeno
Bugs and requests
Samurai Shaver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Rotaeno
Reported bugs
3 issues- Account/progress loss after device changes or updates
- Crashes or freezes during gameplay
- Inconsistent performance on high-end devices
Requested features
4 requests- Offline mode or ability to play without internet connection
- More accessibility options (e.g., one-handed mode)
- Global leaderboard and social features
- Expanded song library and regular content updates
In-app purchases
Samurai Shaver
No in-app purchases
Rotaeno
- 100 Stellar Gems$0.99
- 300 Stellar Gems$2.95
- 510 Stellar Gems$4.99
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- 1030 Stellar Gems$9.99
- 2080 Stellar Gems$19.99








