8shape vs Janken Samurai
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8shape
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8shape is pool. But with shapes. Sink your shapes into the pockets, then the black 8shape – in the pocket opposite the one where you sank the last of your shapes. Sounds simple? Wait and see. YOUR SHAPES, YOUR GAME Circle, triangle, star or octagon: choose your cue shape and the shapes you play with. The more angular the shape, the trickier the game – and the more points. HOW YOU PLAY • Tap = shoot. The further from your cue shape you tap, the harder the shot. • The first shape you sink determines your suit. • Fewer turns, fast wins, trickshots: everything earns bonus points. • Several shapes in one shot? Combo bonus. • Fouls cost your multiplier. So: aim, don't hope. POWERUPS Win games, collect cards, level up your powerups and bring your favorites to the table: aim assist, explosion, freeze, earthquake and more – from common to legendary. MULTIPLAYER Challenge real opponents via Game Center – turn-based, with 48 hours per turn. Powerups included. Good luck, you'll need it. TRICKSHOTS Tricky challenge levels with star ratings. More art than a simple shot. NO ADS THAT INTERRUPT YOU No full-screen ad after a game, none on the way back to the menu, none mid-shot. Ads run only when you start one yourself – for a reward you actually want. ALSO • Leaderboards and 90+ achievements • Daily gift • Light and dark mode • Minimalist design, no clutter • Available in several languages, including English Shapes first. Then the 8. Can you do it in under 30 turns?
Janken Samurai
Engage in strategic combat across various ranks and a challenging Lethal mode. Explore an endless roguelike adventure with unique maps and a leveling system. Compete globally on leaderboards.
- Ranked arena progression
- Lethal combat mode
- Online leaderboard competition
- Endless roguelike quest mode
- Unique maps and leveling system
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Work your way through the ranks (1st Dan, 5th Dan, and 10th Dan) in the arena. Bring those skills to the life and death Lethal mode and compete on the online leaderboard against players from around the world. Take on Quest Mode! An endless roguelike mode with 6 unique maps and an all new leveling system. How many will fall to your blade?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Janken Samurai at none against 8shape's 6. Janken Samurai also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 8shape sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Janken Samurai asks for nothing beyond the download.
8shape ships an update every 3 weeks, Janken Samurai monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8shape | Janken Samurai |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Krauss | Good Good Games LLC |
In-app purchases
8shape
- 10 Card Pack$0.99
- 25 Card Pack$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
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- 50 Card Pack$2.99
- 100 Card Pack$3.99
- Full Package$8.99
Janken Samurai
No in-app purchases









