# Missileer vs Janken Samurai

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Janken Samurai at none against Missileer's 4. Janken Samurai also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Missileer's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 57%) and ratings volume (59 vs 14). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Missileer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Janken Samurai asks for nothing beyond the download.

Janken Samurai holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Missileer's written reviews are positive against 57% of Janken Samurai's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Missileer ships an update every 6 weeks, Janken Samurai monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Missileer | Janken Samurai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missileer/id1607728664/reviews) | **[4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/janken-samurai/id1641983274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **71.7% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 157 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ifelse Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470499390) | [Good Good Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641983276) |

## What reviewers say

### Missileer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missileer/id1607728664)

Experience mercenary missile operations in a fictional civil war. Guide missiles in first-person, evade defenses, and earn money by completing contracts. Customize your missiles with upgrades to enhance performance.

**Highlights:** First-person missile guidance, Evade detection and defenses, Complete contracts for money, Missile customization and upgrades

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minor Investment | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sensible Investment | $2.99 | one-time |
| Major Investment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aggressive Investment | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique gameplay system
- 🧰 Diverse weapon progression
- 🎮 High replayability
- ✨ Minimalistic and good looking
- 🧠 Strategic thinking required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow progress without money
- 💰 Expensive missile costs
- 🐢 Snail-paced progress
- 📉 High cost for failed missions
- 🎯 Unbeatable harder missions

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't tilt to match device orientation
- Automatic missile roll is too slow
- Night vision is useless
- Turrets can miss but still hit

**Requested features**

- Add ballistic/intercontinental missiles
- Add landscape mode setting
- Add Katyusha, more houses, civilians, military troops, bunkers
- More upgrade options
- Add more features for end game


### Janken Samurai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/janken-samurai/id1641983274)

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.

**Highlights:** Ranked arena progression, Lethal combat mode, Online leaderboard competition, Endless roguelike quest mode, Unique maps and leveling system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Missileer free?

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

### Is Janken Samurai free?

Janken Samurai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Missileer or Janken Samurai?

Janken Samurai is rated higher. Missileer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Janken Samurai averages 4.5 from 14 ratings.

### Do Missileer or Janken Samurai have ads?

Missileer shows ads; Janken Samurai does not.

### Which is updated more often, Missileer or Janken Samurai?

Missileer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Janken Samurai monthly. Most recently, Missileer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Janken Samurai 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.*