# Shootout 3D vs Samurai Flash

Shootout 3D and Samurai Flash both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Samurai Flash's written reviews are positive against 14% of Shootout 3D's. Samurai Flash also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shootout 3D sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days and Samurai Flash sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Shootout 3D against 4.7 for Samurai Flash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82K and 29K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Shootout 3D's written reviews are positive against 73% of Samurai Flash's.

Shootout 3D ships an update every 3 months, Samurai Flash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shootout 3D | Samurai Flash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootout-3d/id1469878258/reviews) | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 226 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Shootout 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootout-3d/id1469878258)

Engage in thrilling combat, swiping to control characters and tapping to fire. Protect innocent civilians while eliminating enemies and bosses. Utilize environmental objects to overcome challenging levels and achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Swipe to control characters, Tap to fire, Protect civilians, Eliminate enemies and bosses, Use environmental objects, Ragdoll physics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP | $14.49 | per month |
| Remove Ads Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept
- 💡 Challenging late-game puzzles
- 🚀 Very good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive early stages
- 🚨 Too many ads
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 💰 Expensive VIP subscription
- 🐛 Freezes after watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after watching ads
- Levels sometimes reset progress

**Requested features**

- Avoid using disorders in ads
- Add more new levels instead of repeating
- Reduce ad frequency
- Allow offline play


### 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 Shootout 3D free?

Shootout 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Samurai Flash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shootout 3D or Samurai Flash?

Samurai Flash is rated higher. Shootout 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Samurai Flash averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.

### Do Shootout 3D or Samurai Flash have ads?

Both Shootout 3D and Samurai Flash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shootout 3D or Samurai Flash?

Shootout 3D ships an update every 3 months, and Samurai Flash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shootout 3D was updated on September 24, 2026 and Samurai Flash on September 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.*