Comparison

Samurai Shaver vs Rotaeno

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based gameplay
  • Samurai protagonist
  • Unique hair-cutting mechanic
  • Music synchronization
  • Free soundtrack available
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Gyroscope-controlled gameplay
  • Rotation-based note hitting
  • Multi-genre music library
  • Cosmic storyline and character progression
  • Visually appealing UI
  • Exclusive tracks from renowned composers
Features
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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

Screenshots

Samurai Shaver4 screens
Rotaeno4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Samurai Shaver versus Rotaeno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai ShaverRotaeno
PriceFree — better$1.49
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better4.7 (264 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better78.9% of reviews
Number of ratings16264 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB2.4 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDDRKirby(ISQ) LLCX.D. Network Inc.

Customer experience

Samurai Shaver

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rotaeno

All ratings264 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative15.6%

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

None

Samurai Shaver

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Rotaeno

One-time5
  • 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

Questions

Is Samurai Shaver free?
Samurai Shaver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rotaeno free?
Rotaeno costs $1.49, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samurai Shaver or Rotaeno?
Samurai Shaver is rated higher. Samurai Shaver averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Rotaeno averages 4.7 from 264 ratings.
Do Samurai Shaver or Rotaeno have ads?
Neither Samurai Shaver nor Rotaeno shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samurai Shaver or Rotaeno?
Samurai Shaver ships an update every 8 months, and Rotaeno every 2 weeks. Most recently, Samurai Shaver was updated on October 29, 2026 and Rotaeno on October 30, 2026.

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