Comparison

Samurai Scroll vs Uprising

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

Head to head
About

Samurai Scroll

Features
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As the last samurai of the Hawk Clan, seek vengeance against the nefarious Spider Clan. A side scrolling fighting game. Touch left/right to move left/right. Tap low to attack. Tap high to jump.

About

Uprising

Engage in a top-down shooter RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. As a lone hero with a unique respawn ability, you must liberate your city from alien invaders and mutated humans. Gather survivors, upgrade your hero, and lead the resistance.

Highlights
  • Top-down shooter gameplay
  • RPG progression and customization
  • One-stick controls for easy play
  • High-paced action and combat
  • Exploration of abandoned city
  • Gathering and uniting survivors
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Step into a post-apocalyptic world overrun by alien invaders in “Uprising: Survivor RPG”, a thrilling top-down shooter with RPG elements. Become the last hope for humanity as you take on the role of a lone hero with an extraordinary power - the ability to respawn in an underground bunker, a gift bestowed by one of the last surviving human scientists! Your mission is clear: Liberate your city from the clutches of hideous alien invaders, cleanse it of mutated humans, and thwart the menacing alien robotic hunter-killers. As you progress, gather a band of survivors and unite to form a formidable resistance against the extraterrestrial threat. Game Features: One-Stick Controls: Dive into action with ease using intuitive one-stick controls, allowing for one-handed gameplay. “Uprising: Survivor RPG” is accessible to everyone, from newcomers to experienced gamers. High-Paced Action: Prepare for intense, high-paced action that will test your reflexes and strategic thinking. Master the dynamic combat system, learn to dodge enemy attacks, and exploit vulnerabilities! Exploration: Embark on a journey through a dangerous abandoned city, full of enemies, loot and secrets. Unlock new locations as your character progresses, each offering secret rewards! RPG Progression: Customize your hero's development through RPG progression. Upgrade various parameters, unlock new weapons and skills, and manage your resources! Are you ready to become the beacon of hope in a world on the brink of destruction? Play “Uprising: Survivor RPG” and lead the resistance against the alien invaders in this action-packed, post-apocalyptic RPG shooter. Download now and join the fight for humanity's survival! -- Terms of Use (EULA): https://verariumgames.com/privacy

Screenshots

Samurai Scroll4 screens
Uprising4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Uprising at Free against Samurai Scroll's $0.99. Uprising also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 50 months). Samurai Scroll's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Uprising is free to download; Samurai Scroll costs $0.99 up front. Uprising sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Samurai Scroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai Scroll ships an update every 50 months, Uprising every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Samurai Scroll versus Uprising: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai ScrollUprising
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (390 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—34.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—390 — better
Update frequencyEvery 50 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB696 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJay LuoVERARIUM GAMES

Bugs and requests

Samurai Scroll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Uprising

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Sound cuts out after watching ads
  • Game crashes when solitaire ads appear
  • Game crashes at golf club location
  • Game auto-reloads at alien fortress
  • Data and purchases lost after app update
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  • Exit buttons missing in upgrades and heroes menus
  • UI elements off-screen on iPad with iOS 18
  • In-game purchases disappear after leaving room
  • Grenade pickup not functional in first level

Requested features

6 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Full controller integration
  • Aspect ratio resize option for tablet devices
  • Permanent ad removal option
  • More game content
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  • Better tutorial for game mechanics (grenade pickup)

In-app purchases

None

Samurai Scroll

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Uprising

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Anti-Ad Week$9.997 Days
One-time8
  • D1 Offer$0.99
  • 100 credits$1.99
  • Special Offer 1$4.99
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  • 300 Credits$4.99
  • 40 Ad Token$4.99
  • Special Offer 2$9.99
  • 750 Credits$9.99
  • 1800 Credits$19.99

Questions

Is Samurai Scroll free?
Samurai Scroll costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Uprising free?
Uprising is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Samurai Scroll or Uprising have ads?
Uprising shows ads; Samurai Scroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Samurai Scroll or Uprising?
Samurai Scroll ships an update every 50 months, and Uprising every 10 days. Most recently, Samurai Scroll was updated on November 7, 2026 and Uprising on October 30, 2026.

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