Comparison

Cube Samurai vs Swordero

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

Swordero

Embark on a challenging adventure where you are the last line of defense against relentless waves of monsters. Master unique skill combinations and explore diverse worlds to survive. Death means starting over, so strategic play is key.

Highlights
  • Random and unique skill combinations
  • Explore beautiful worlds and maps
  • Defeat thousands of monsters and obstacles
  • Level-up and equip powerful gear
  • Permadeath gameplay
Features
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Close Combat Heroes! Enter a world where existence itself is out to eliminate you! You are the Warrior, the only force able to resist and defeat the oncoming waves of evil. Step up, stack up awesome skills and fight like your life depends on it, for the never-ending waves of enemies will never give up. And remember, once you die... the only way is to start all again! So be careful! Enjoy creating countless combinations of unique skills all designed to help you survive. Crawl your way through different worlds facing relentless monsters and obstacles. Key Features: • Random and unique skills to help you crawl these dungeons. • Explore beautiful worlds and hundreds of maps in this new universe. • Thousands of never-seen-before monsters and mind-boggling obstacles to defeat • Level-up and equip yourself with powerful equipment to increase your stats. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us anytime at: swordero@elfshock.com 3. User Agreement and Privacy Policy Privacy Statement https://www.elfshock.com/games-additional/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Cube Samurai4 screens
Swordero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Samurai at none against Swordero's shown. Swordero's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 and Swordero sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Swordero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, Swordero every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cube Samurai versus Swordero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SamuraiSwordero
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB356 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperRed Meat Games, Inc.Elfshock OOD

Customer experience

Cube Samurai

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

Swordero

All ratings2 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
7 purchases

Swordero

One-time7
  • Heap of Gems$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
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  • Starter Bundle$9.99
  • Barrel of Gems$19.99
  • Chest of Gems$49.99
  • Card of Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Cube Samurai free?
Cube Samurai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swordero free?
Swordero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Samurai or Swordero?
Cube Samurai and Swordero are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Cube Samurai or Swordero have ads?
Swordero shows ads; Cube Samurai does not.
Which is updated more often, Cube Samurai or Swordero?
Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, and Swordero every 5 days. Most recently, Cube Samurai was updated on October 24, 2026 and Swordero on October 19, 2026.

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