# Escape Masters vs Samurai Slash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samurai Slash at 61% against Escape Masters's 23%. Samurai Slash also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Escape Masters's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 8.5K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Escape Masters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Samurai Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Samurai Slash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Escape Masters's written reviews are positive against 61% of Samurai Slash's.

Escape Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, Samurai Slash every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Escape Masters | Samurai Slash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-masters/id1504217166/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-slash-run-and-slice/id1535201167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 8.5K |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | **60.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 319 MB | 355 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Escape Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-masters/id1504217166)

Engage in thrilling escape adventures, overcoming fun and challenging traps. Dig your way to freedom and prove you can't be contained. Experience exciting puzzles and challenges.

**Highlights:** Escape adventures, Challenging traps, Digging mechanics, Freedom challenges, Puzzle solving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Cute animation
- 🚀 Easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 👎 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 👎 Lack of challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Levels not loading properly
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to spend accumulated coins
- More customization options
- Reduce ad frequency
- Add difficulty progression


### Samurai Slash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-slash-run-and-slice/id1535201167)

Embark on an action-packed chase as the last samurai, dashing and slicing through enemies and bullets across diverse worlds. Upgrade your character, unlock legendary weapons, and conquer challenging bosses and levels to become the ultimate master.

**Highlights:** Dash and slice enemies, Cut off bullets, Explore 5+ worlds, Face fearsome bosses, Upgrade character, Unlock legendary weapons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying slashing mechanics
- 💯 Highly enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at higher levels
- Enemies not spawning correctly
- Saved progress not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Optimize performance for older devices
- Add more visual customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Escape Masters free?

Escape Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Samurai Slash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Escape Masters or Samurai Slash?

Samurai Slash is rated higher. Escape Masters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Samurai Slash averages 4.7 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Escape Masters or Samurai Slash have ads?

Both Escape Masters and Samurai Slash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Escape Masters or Samurai Slash?

Escape Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, and Samurai Slash every 4 weeks. Most recently, Escape Masters was updated on October 31, 2026 and Samurai Slash on October 29, 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.*