# Samurai Flash vs Duelist Stickman Battle

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Samurai Flash at 29K against Duelist Stickman Battle's 829. Duelist Stickman Battle's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 73%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samurai Flash sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Duelist Stickman Battle sells 12 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 Duelist Stickman Battle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai Flash has 29K ratings behind it against 829, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Samurai Flash's written reviews are positive against 82% of Duelist Stickman Battle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai Flash | Duelist Stickman Battle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095/reviews)** | [4.7 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duelist-stickman-battle/id6444397876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 829 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **82.4% 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 | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Tuan Anh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654453855) |

## 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


### Duelist Stickman Battle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duelist-stickman-battle/id6444397876)

Engage in simple yet exciting stickman combat as a superhero protecting the planet. Choose your hero, upgrade powers, and battle opponents in various modes. Enjoy quick handling and a variety of weapons in this fun fighting game.

**Highlights:** Superhero combat, Hero selection and upgrades, Single-player, Versus, and Tournament modes, Simple joystick controls, Variety of weapons, Unlockable skills and weapons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weapons Package Combo 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapons Package Combo 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Package Combo 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Heroes Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Weapons Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weapons Package Combo 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Package Combo 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Package Combo 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package 4 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Good tutorial for new players
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 😊 Overall positive user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔁 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during gameplay
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Incorrect or missing tutorial information

**Requested features**

- Add more weapon and character customization options
- Implement an ad-free paid version
- Improve tutorial and onboarding for new players
- Fix reported bugs and glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samurai Flash free?

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

### Is Duelist Stickman Battle free?

Duelist Stickman Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Samurai Flash or Duelist Stickman Battle?

Samurai Flash is rated higher. Samurai Flash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Duelist Stickman Battle averages 4.7 from 829 ratings.

### Do Samurai Flash or Duelist Stickman Battle have ads?

Both Samurai Flash and Duelist Stickman Battle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai Flash or Duelist Stickman Battle?

Samurai Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Duelist Stickman Battle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Samurai Flash was updated on October 26, 2026 and Duelist Stickman Battle on October 25, 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.*