# Tube Runner! vs Samurai Flash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samurai Flash at 73% against Tube Runner!'s 0%. Samurai Flash also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). Tube Runner!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samurai Flash sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Tube Runner! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Samurai Flash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai Flash has 29K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tube Runner!'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Samurai Flash's.

Tube Runner! ships an update every 11 months, Samurai Flash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tube Runner! | Samurai Flash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-runner/id1451710440/reviews) | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Raketspel AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/377899145) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Tube Runner!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-runner/id1451710440)

Guide your growing group of people to the finish line by swiping left or right. Collect more individuals to extend your line and gather diamonds to enter fever mode. This game offers an easy yet challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Swipe controls, Collect people, Lengthen your line, Diamond collection, Fever mode, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Samurai Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095)

Become a Samurai Flash and experience superhero-like action. Dodge and slice enemies, defeat bosses, and utilize slow motion to your advantage. Build a village and attack players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Time-based movement mechanics, Dodge and slice enemies, Boss battles, Slow motion combat, Village building, Player vs. Player attacks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 03 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique time-slowing mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels and enemies
- 📢 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Skin unlocks not working properly
- Progress reset after app crashes
- Melee enemies unable to damage player

**Requested features**

- More challenging boss fights
- Ability to customize character and weapons
- Additional game modes and level variety
- Improved audio and visual effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tube Runner! free?

Tube Runner! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Samurai Flash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tube Runner! or Samurai Flash?

Samurai Flash is rated higher. Tube Runner! averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Samurai Flash averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.

### Do Tube Runner! or Samurai Flash have ads?

Both Tube Runner! and Samurai Flash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tube Runner! or Samurai Flash?

Tube Runner! ships an update every 11 months, and Samurai Flash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tube Runner! was updated on October 2, 2026 and Samurai Flash on October 21, 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.*