# Samurai Flash vs Monster Defeat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samurai Flash at 73% against Monster Defeat's 33%. Samurai Flash also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (29K vs 107). Monster Defeat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Samurai Flash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai Flash has 29K ratings behind it against 107, 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 33% of Monster Defeat's.

Samurai Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, Monster Defeat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai Flash | Monster Defeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095/reviews)** | [4.2 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-defeat/id1576630152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 313 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [JoyPac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422558565) |

## 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


### Monster Defeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-defeat/id1576630152)

Target the weak points of giants to clear barriers and attack cities. Time your shots precisely to hit the red areas and defeat your enemies.

**Highlights:** Target weak spots, Clear barriers, Attack cities, Precise timing, Giant battles

**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 Monster Defeat free?

Monster Defeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Samurai Flash or Monster Defeat?

Samurai Flash is rated higher. Samurai Flash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Monster Defeat averages 4.2 from 107 ratings.

### Do Samurai Flash or Monster Defeat have ads?

Both Samurai Flash and Monster Defeat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai Flash or Monster Defeat?

Samurai Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Monster Defeat every 5 days. Most recently, Samurai Flash was updated on October 25, 2026 and Monster Defeat on October 24, 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.*