Comparison

Cube Samurai vs Spell Runners

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

Head to head
About

Cube Samurai

Embark on an endless running adventure across exotic planets to defeat the Conetrooper threat. Jump, slash, and slam your way through challenges, collect power-ups, and upgrade your samurai to become a legend.

Highlights
  • Endless running gameplay
  • Explore exotic planets
  • Epic boss fights
  • Unlockable outfits and accessories
  • New power-ups
  • Purchasable upgrades
  • Mission system for rewards
Features
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The Cube Samurai is back in an all new endless runner! This time they're out to eliminate the Conetrooper threat once and for all. Run, Jump, Slash and Slam your way across distant planets to become the hero our universe needs. Features: - Many exciting and exotic planets to explore. - All new epic boss fights that test your reflexes. - A large selection of stylish outfits and accessories for the Cube Samurai. - New power-ups to grab along your journey. Flame Sword anyone? - Purchasable upgrades to make you a true legendary Samurai. - New missions to earn some extra cash that helps you in the long run! Are you ready to give the Conetroopers a RUN for their money!?

About

Spell Runners

Command numerous spell casters with a single finger in this retro action RPG shoot'em up. Enjoy hours of evolving gameplay across hundreds of levels, with multiple game-changing endings. Rebuild your town, farm, mine, and face epic bosses in this offline, free-to-play adventure.

Highlights
  • Single-finger spell caster control
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Multiple game-changing endings
  • Offline play
  • Town building and resource management
  • Casual and Hard modes
Features
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Dive into this uniquely satisfying retro action RPG shoot'em up with multiple game-changing endings. You'll get hours of ever-evolving gameplay through hundreds of levels in just minutes per session. With a single finger, command up to 24 spell casters at once. Navigate through dangerous terrain and face formidable enemies in a spectacular display of magical warfare. Spell Runners is fun to look at and even more fun to play. Install and check it out today! * Offline Play + Free to Play: Looking for free-to-play off-line games to play on a long car ride? You can play the full game without connecting to the internet. * Spellbound Combat: Witness screen-filling magical mayhem as you venture through hundreds of levels of escalating danger. * Loot & Conquer: Earn gems to enhance your spells and coins to recruit mystical allies. The more you slay, the mightier you become! * Vibrant Town Building: Beyond the battle, rebuild your town to engage in farming, mining, and hidden quests. Face dragons and relish the thrill of victory. * Diverse Outcomes: Overpower hordes of enemies and epic bosses to unlock multiple game-altering endings. * Casual or Hardcore: Dive into an easy-going adventure or challenge yourself in the Hard mode, catering to bullet hell shoot 'em up enthusiasts. An epic RPG shoot'em up awaits you. Join the magical warfare now and let the epic journey begin!

Screenshots

Cube Samurai4 screens
Spell Runners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spell Runners at none against Cube Samurai's 6. Spell Runners also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Cube Samurai's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

Both are free to download. Cube Samurai sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Spell Runners asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cube Samurai against 5.0 for Spell Runners. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spell Runners has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, Spell Runners weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cube Samurai versus Spell Runners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SamuraiSpell Runners
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB268 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRed Meat Games, Inc.Dog Media Solutions LLC

Customer experience

Cube Samurai

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Spell Runners

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cube Samurai

One-time6
  • Some Coins$0.99
  • Some Gems$0.99
  • Many Coins$3.99
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  • Many Gems$3.99
  • Lots of Coins$6.99
  • Lots of Gems$54.99
None

Spell Runners

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Samurai free?
Cube Samurai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spell Runners free?
Spell Runners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cube Samurai or Spell Runners?
Cube Samurai and Spell Runners are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Cube Samurai or Spell Runners have ads?
Spell Runners shows ads; Cube Samurai does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube Samurai or Spell Runners?
Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, and Spell Runners weekly. Most recently, Cube Samurai was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spell Runners on October 11, 2026.

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