# Samurai Showdown vs Samurai Flash

The clearest difference is rating: Samurai Flash at 4.7 against Samurai Showdown's 3.8. Samurai Flash also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 38%) and ratings volume (29K vs 26). Samurai Showdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samurai Flash sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Samurai Showdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Samurai Flash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai Flash has 29K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Samurai Showdown's written reviews are positive against 73% of Samurai Flash's.

Samurai Showdown ships an update every 11 days, Samurai Flash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai Showdown | Samurai Flash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-showdown/id1490528742/reviews) | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Cooper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247154073) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Samurai Showdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-showdown/id1490528742)

Engage in unique samurai combat by mastering the timing of your blocks and attacks. Progress through endless action-packed levels to prove yourself as the ultimate warrior.

**Highlights:** Unique samurai combat, Timed blocking and attacking, Endless action-packed levels, Become the ultimate samurai

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Samurai Showdown free?

Samurai Showdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Samurai Flash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Samurai Showdown or Samurai Flash?

Samurai Flash is rated higher. Samurai Showdown averages 3.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Samurai Flash averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.

### Do Samurai Showdown or Samurai Flash have ads?

Samurai Flash shows ads; Samurai Showdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai Showdown or Samurai Flash?

Samurai Showdown ships an update every 11 days, and Samurai Flash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Samurai Showdown was updated on September 23, 2026 and Samurai Flash on October 19, 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.*