# Mr Katana vs Samurai Slash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samurai Slash at 61% against Mr Katana's 0%. Samurai Slash also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 7). Mr Katana's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mr Katana sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Samurai Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Samurai Slash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai Slash has 8.5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mr Katana's written reviews are positive against 61% of Samurai Slash's.

Mr Katana ships an update every 3 weeks, Samurai Slash every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr Katana | Samurai Slash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-katana/id1521828547/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-slash-run-and-slice/id1535201167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 355 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dimitri Liwenetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696108961) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr Katana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-katana/id1521828547)

Slice through hordes of enemies with your katana to reach the finish line. Master one-touch controls to defeat thousands of opponents and become the ultimate samurai.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls, Defeat thousands of enemies, Slice with a katana, Reach the finish line, Master samurai movement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Samurai Slash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-slash-run-and-slice/id1535201167)

Embark on an action-packed chase as the last samurai, dashing and slicing through enemies and bullets across diverse worlds. Upgrade your character, unlock legendary weapons, and conquer challenging bosses and levels to become the ultimate master.

**Highlights:** Dash and slice enemies, Cut off bullets, Explore 5+ worlds, Face fearsome bosses, Upgrade character, Unlock legendary weapons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying slashing mechanics
- 💯 Highly enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at higher levels
- Enemies not spawning correctly
- Saved progress not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Optimize performance for older devices
- Add more visual customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr Katana free?

Mr Katana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Samurai Slash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mr Katana or Samurai Slash?

Samurai Slash is rated higher. Mr Katana averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Samurai Slash averages 4.7 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Mr Katana or Samurai Slash have ads?

Both Mr Katana and Samurai Slash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mr Katana or Samurai Slash?

Mr Katana ships an update every 3 weeks, and Samurai Slash every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mr Katana was updated on November 4, 2026 and Samurai Slash on November 7, 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.*