# Samurai Flash vs Time Bullet

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Bullet at none against Samurai Flash's 5. Time Bullet also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Samurai Flash's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 7). 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. Time Bullet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Samurai Flash against 4.9 for Time Bullet. 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 are what separate them: 73% of Samurai Flash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Time Bullet's.

Samurai Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, Time Bullet every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai Flash | Time Bullet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-bullet-2d-shooter/id6448347564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 313 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Danylo Holets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684235900) |

## 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


### Time Bullet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-bullet-2d-shooter/id6448347564)

Engage in an endless 2D shooter where time only advances as you move. Strategically dodge bullets and outmaneuver opponents to score points and unlock upgrades. The higher your score, the tougher the challenges and greater the rewards.

**Highlights:** Time moves only when you move, Endless 2D shooter gameplay, Dodge bullets and outmaneuver enemies, Score points for rewards, Purchase upgrades to enhance abilities

**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 Time Bullet free?

Time Bullet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Samurai Flash or Time Bullet?

Time Bullet is rated higher. Samurai Flash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Time Bullet averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Samurai Flash or Time Bullet have ads?

Both Samurai Flash and Time Bullet show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai Flash or Time Bullet?

Samurai Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Time Bullet every 2 days. Most recently, Samurai Flash was updated on October 26, 2026 and Time Bullet 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.*