# Samurai Flash vs Hero vs Criminal

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Samurai Flash at 12.0 against Hero vs Criminal's 14.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samurai Flash sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Hero vs Criminal sells 13 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 — 4.7 for Samurai Flash against 4.7 for Hero vs Criminal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 43K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Samurai Flash's written reviews are positive against 77% of Hero vs Criminal's.

Samurai Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, Hero vs Criminal every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai Flash | Hero vs Criminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095/reviews) | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-vs-criminal-flash-chase/id1533443081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29K | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 313 MB | 380 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [RadPirates](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218338313) |

## 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


### Hero vs Criminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-vs-criminal-flash-chase/id1533443081)

Engage in high-speed pursuits as a superhero, catching criminals with lightning-fast reflexes. Master intense chase sequences, unlock new abilities, and bring justice to the city in this action-packed game. Enjoy colorful 3D graphics and smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Play as a hero catching criminals, Lightning-speed running mechanics, Thrilling chase missions, Simple one-touch controls, Endless pursuit challenges, Unlock new hero abilities, Colorful 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip-it x8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x60 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bundle No Ads + Double Shield | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x100 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x250 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x500 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Remove ALL Ads | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of playable characters
- 💡 Ability to create custom characters
- 🚀 Satisfying running and chasing mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with certain skins
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 📢 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Inverted controls for certain characters
- Disappearing custom character skins
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Endless/free-roam mode
- Ability to run on water like the Flash
- More varied environments and levels
- Online multiplayer racing
- Customizable character abilities and powers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samurai Flash free?

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

### Is Hero vs Criminal free?

Hero vs Criminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Samurai Flash or Hero vs Criminal?

Hero vs Criminal is rated higher. Samurai Flash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Hero vs Criminal averages 4.7 from 43K ratings.

### Do Samurai Flash or Hero vs Criminal have ads?

Both Samurai Flash and Hero vs Criminal show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai Flash or Hero vs Criminal?

Samurai Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hero vs Criminal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Samurai Flash was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hero vs Criminal on November 2, 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.*