# Shadow Fight 4 vs Samurai Flash

Shadow Fight 4 and Samurai Flash both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Samurai Flash's written reviews are positive against 36% of Shadow Fight 4's. Samurai Flash also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Shadow Fight 4's advantage is chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Fight 4 sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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 — 4.8 for Shadow Fight 4 against 4.7 for Samurai Flash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47K and 29K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Shadow Fight 4's written reviews are positive against 73% of Samurai Flash's.

Shadow Fight 4 ships an update every 2 months, Samurai Flash every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Fight 4 | Samurai Flash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-4-arena/id1479050948/reviews)** | [4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 413 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nekki Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101320102) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Fight 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-4-arena/id1479050948)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Free · Role Playing, #159 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling 3D multiplayer combat as a shadow hero. Assemble a team of three unique warriors, upgrade their abilities, and battle players worldwide or offline against AI. Customize your fighters with cool skins and emotes to dominate the arena.

**Highlights:** 3D multiplayer combat, Team of 3 heroes, Hero collection and upgrades, Unique hero abilities, Offline AI battles, Cosmetic customization, Online PvP tournaments

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fight Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dojo Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fireguard Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fight Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dojo Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dojo Pack V | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dojo Pack VI | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coffer of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and gameplay
- 👍 Variety of characters and fighting styles
- 🎮 Competitive PvP experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and server disconnects
- ⚖️ Unbalanced matchmaking and character power levels
- 💰 Heavily pay-to-win progression system
- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent fight results and loss of trophies
- Glitches and animation issues during fights
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add offline/training mode
- Improve rewards and progression for free-to-play players
- Implement better character balancing and matchmaking
- Add more social features like clans and chat


### 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 Shadow Fight 4 free?

Shadow Fight 4 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, Shadow Fight 4 or Samurai Flash?

Shadow Fight 4 is rated higher. Shadow Fight 4 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Samurai Flash averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.

### Do Shadow Fight 4 or Samurai Flash have ads?

Both Shadow Fight 4 and Samurai Flash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Fight 4 or Samurai Flash?

Shadow Fight 4 ships an update every 2 months, and Samurai Flash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Fight 4 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Samurai Flash on November 3, 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.*