# Janken Samurai vs Glow Glow

Janken Samurai and Glow Glow both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Glow Glow's written reviews are positive against 57% of Janken Samurai's. Glow Glow also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Janken Samurai's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Janken Samurai against 4.6 for Glow Glow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Janken Samurai's written reviews are positive against 95% of Glow Glow's.

Janken Samurai ships an update monthly, Glow Glow weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Janken Samurai | Glow Glow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/janken-samurai/id1641983274/reviews) | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-glow/id6449595330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 172 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Good Good Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641983276) | [Jakub Klementewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546412144) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Glow Glow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-glow/id6449595330)

A charming arcade game challenges players to test their reflexes by navigating through obstacles and collecting coins. Unlock new cosmetic skins and compete for the top spot on the global leaderboard in a vibrant neon world.

**Highlights:** Obstacle avoidance gameplay, Coin collection, Unlockable skins, High score leaderboard, Cute neon graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Janken Samurai free?

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

### Is Glow Glow free?

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

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

Glow Glow is rated higher. Janken Samurai averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Glow Glow averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do Janken Samurai or Glow Glow have ads?

Neither Janken Samurai nor Glow Glow shows ads.

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

Janken Samurai ships an update monthly, and Glow Glow weekly. Most recently, Janken Samurai was updated on November 3, 2026 and Glow Glow 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.*