# Samurai Flash vs Katana Master!

Samurai Flash and Katana Master! both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Samurai Flash's written reviews are positive against 30% of Katana Master!'s. Samurai Flash also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 1.1K). Katana Master!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Samurai Flash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai Flash has 29K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 30% of Katana Master!'s.

Samurai Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, Katana Master! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai Flash | Katana Master! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katana-master/id1564149928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 313 MB | 581 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [DAKI, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503009878) |

## 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


### Katana Master!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katana-master/id1564149928)

Engage in thrilling combat by slicing through ninjas, cyborgs, and robots with a legendary katana. Utilize shurikens to eliminate distant threats and strive to become a noble Samurai, earning the highest San.

**Highlights:** Slice ninjas, cyborgs, and robots, Use a legendary katana, Throw shurikens at shooters, Become a noble Samurai, Earn the highest San

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samurai Flash free?

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

### Is Katana Master! free?

Katana Master! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Samurai Flash or Katana Master!?

Samurai Flash is rated higher. Samurai Flash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Katana Master! averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Samurai Flash or Katana Master! have ads?

Both Samurai Flash and Katana Master! show ads.

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

Samurai Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Katana Master! every 5 days. Most recently, Samurai Flash was updated on October 17, 2026 and Katana Master! on October 16, 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.*