Comparison

Run use gun vs Samurai Sam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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Run use gun

Features
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Welcome to the world where robots have won! Humanity could not be saved, but before you die, you can take with you as many new masters of the planet as possible! Defeat iron enemies with the help of a lava bomb and your arsenal. Groundhog Day awaits you, but each time you will become stronger - more weapons, more health, more stamina. GAME FEATURES: - completely free to play - endless meditative gameplay - the system of improvements will allow you to achieve the best result every time - modern 3D graphics with amazing effects - intuitive touch controls and full gamepad support

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Samurai Sam

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Welcome to Samurai Sam - a fast, skill-based mobile action game where you slash through skeleton hordes and progress through objective-based maps with permanent upgrades. Every run has a goal. Every victory makes your Samurai stronger. *Combat that feels amazing* Combo slashes with punchy hit feedback Dash to dodge, reposition, and keep the pressure Ranged attacks when you need space Perfect Parry: time it right and send enemy damage back into the crowd Special Attack to wipe chaos when you’re surrounded Smooth animations, impactful sound, and satisfying effects make every hit count. *Maps + Objectives* Progress through maps with clear objectives and wave milestones Complete the mission to unlock the next area Face tougher enemies as you push deeper *Permanent Skill Points* Your progress doesn’t disappear after a run: Complete a map → earn a Skill Point Permanently upgrade what you choose: Basic Attack / Special Attack / Ranged Attack / Max Health Build your Samurai your way and feel stronger run after run. *Friendlier Revives* A bad moment doesn’t have to end a great run - revives are designed to keep you in the action. *Perfect for quick sessions* Jump in for a few minutes… or chase “one more run.” Download Samurai Sam now. How far can you progress?

Screenshots

Run use gun4 screens
Samurai Sam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run use gun at none against Samurai Sam's 9. Run use gun also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Samurai Sam sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Run use gun asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run use gun ships an update every 4 days, Samurai Sam every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Run use gun versus Samurai Sam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun use gunSamurai Sam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB393 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAlik OkroyanOmer Nahum

In-app purchases

None

Run use gun

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Samurai Sam

One-time9
  • Pile of Gems$0.99
  • Gems Starter Pack$0.99
  • Gems Pro Pack$1.99
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  • Gems Champion Pack$3.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • Box of Gems$9.99
  • Crate of Gems$19.99
  • Vault of Gems$49.99
  • Mountain of Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Run use gun free?
Run use gun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samurai Sam free?
Samurai Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Run use gun or Samurai Sam have ads?
Samurai Sam shows ads; Run use gun does not.
Which is updated more often, Run use gun or Samurai Sam?
Run use gun ships an update every 4 days, and Samurai Sam every 5 days. Most recently, Run use gun was updated on October 9, 2026 and Samurai Sam on October 18, 2026.

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