Combinate vs Samurai’s Dozen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Combinate
A challenging number puzzle game where players merge matching numbers in a circle to create increasingly larger numbers. Utilize slingshot mechanics to aim pieces at targets and combine them effectively.
- Merge matching numbers
- Build increasing numbers
- Slingshot pieces onto targets
- Circular puzzle gameplay
- Challenging number mechanics
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Combinate is a challenging number puzzle where the object is to join the numbers in a circle to build ever-increasing numbers. Use your skills to slingshot pieces onto the target. When a pair of neighboring pieces match, they merge into one!
Samurai’s Dozen
A memory card game where you compete against your iPhone to test your memorization skills. Flip cards, match pairs, and score points before your device outdoes you. It's an engaging way to challenge your mind and sharpen your memory on the go.
- Memory card gameplay
- Compete against iPhone
- Sharpen memory skills
- Fast-paced challenges
- Pocket-sized entertainment
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Dozen is a new kind of memory card game, one in which you play against the iPhone© to prove your memorizing abilities. Flip cards, memorize their locations, and score pairing points before the iPhone© beats you to it. Challenge your mind, sharpen your memory, and engage in fast-paced gameplay that is addictive, right from your pocket. Take Dozen with you wherever you go, pairing off cards as you race against your iPhone©. It’s a great way to travel, unwind after a long day, or simply take a break from the work or studying at hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samurai’s Dozen at none against Combinate's 1. Samurai’s Dozen also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Combinate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Samurai’s Dozen asks for nothing beyond the download.
Samurai’s Dozen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Combinate ships an update every 6 months, Samurai’s Dozen every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Combinate | Samurai’s Dozen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PulseFix LLC | Igor Fedorov |
Customer experience
Combinate
Samurai’s Dozen
In-app purchases
Combinate
- Combinate - Full Version$1.99
Samurai’s Dozen
No in-app purchases
Questions
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