# Samurai Slash vs Bullet Stop

Samurai Slash and Bullet Stop both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Samurai Slash's written reviews are positive against 11% of Bullet Stop's. Bullet Stop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samurai Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bullet Stop asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Samurai Slash against 4.7 for Bullet Stop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.5K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Samurai Slash's written reviews are positive against 11% of Bullet Stop's.

Samurai Slash ships an update every 4 weeks, Bullet Stop weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai Slash | Bullet Stop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-slash-run-and-slice/id1535201167/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-stop/id1543478013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 355 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [HippoTap, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400495244) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Bullet Stop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-stop/id1543478013)

Harness telekinetic powers to deflect incoming projectiles and launch them back at your foes. Navigate through over 50 challenging levels, facing numerous enemies and utilizing a variety of weapons in stylish environments to defeat the final boss.

**Highlights:** Telekinetic projectile deflection, Over 50 levels, Multiple enemy types, Six distinct weapons, Stylish environments

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Interesting game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🕹️ Lack of content and features

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck at rewards screen
- Unable to progress past certain levels
- Crashes and freezes on multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Reduce ads or introduce ad-free option
- Improve gameplay and add more interactivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samurai Slash free?

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

### Is Bullet Stop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Samurai Slash or Bullet Stop?

Samurai Slash is rated higher. Samurai Slash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Bullet Stop averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Samurai Slash or Bullet Stop have ads?

Both Samurai Slash and Bullet Stop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai Slash or Bullet Stop?

Samurai Slash ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bullet Stop weekly. Most recently, Samurai Slash was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bullet Stop on November 3, 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.*