# Samurai Flash vs Mr Katana

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samurai Flash at 73% against Mr Katana's 0%. Samurai Flash also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (29K vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samurai Flash sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Mr Katana sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Samurai Flash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai Flash has 29K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Samurai Flash's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mr Katana's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai Flash | Mr Katana |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095/reviews)** | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-katana/id1521828547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 313 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Dimitri Liwenetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696108961) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Mr Katana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-katana/id1521828547)

Slice through hordes of enemies with your katana to reach the finish line. Master one-touch controls to defeat thousands of opponents and become the ultimate samurai.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls, Defeat thousands of enemies, Slice with a katana, Reach the finish line, Master samurai movement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samurai Flash free?

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

### Is Mr Katana free?

Mr Katana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Samurai Flash or Mr Katana?

Samurai Flash is rated higher. Samurai Flash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Mr Katana averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Samurai Flash or Mr Katana have ads?

Both Samurai Flash and Mr Katana show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai Flash or Mr Katana?

Samurai Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mr Katana every 3 weeks. Most recently, Samurai Flash was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mr Katana on October 10, 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.*