Comparison

Perfect Cell vs Samurai 2

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

Head to head
About

Perfect Cell

Embody a powerful creature and use unique superpowers to escape a high-security submarine base. Solve puzzles, dodge deadly traps, and engage in fast-paced action or stealthy infiltration to survive.

Highlights
  • Superpowers for escape
  • Action and infiltration gameplay
  • Puzzle solving
  • Intuitive multi-touch controls
  • 35 levels across 5 worlds
  • Full HD 3D graphics
Features
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Play as the most advanced creature ever discovered on Earth. You are trapped in a high security submarine base and you must use your superpowers to escape from this hostile environment; dodge lasers and AK-47 bullets, solve puzzles to progress and try to survive the many other dangerous and deadly traps. Play through an original story that uniquely combines the best of action and infiltration games . Use intuitive, multi-touch gameplay; play as up to 3 Cells on the same screen, dash through the air with a swipe gesture or cut off your enemies’ heads with a ‘draw and dash’! Use your mind to find your way out covertly or, if you prefer, use fast-paced action gameplay to kill every scientist and soldier in your path. You are the Perfect Cell! See the gameplay video at : www.mobigame.net "Perfect Cell is bloody brilliant" - TheAPPERA.com ***** Winner of the IMGA 2011 People's Choice Award ***** 4/5 TouchGen.net 5/5 AppSmile.com 4/5 TouchArcade.com 3/4 SlideToPlay.com 4/5 AppSpy.com 8/10 PocketGamer.co.uk (Silver Award) Game features: - Hyper realistic environments with dynamic lighting and physics - Cut your enemies into bloody pieces with a simple gesture - The best Action/Infiltration/Puzzle game on the iOS! - 35 levels with dynamic atmosphere across 5 different worlds - Very intuitive multitouch control - Game Center : Achievements and Leaderboards provide a high replay value and allow you to share with your friends - Full HD 3D Graphics, optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It's really smooth on a 1st gen iPhone/iPod, and it looks just amazing on a Retina display! Follow Mobigame on twitter.com/mobigame Play more Mobigames like EDGE, Cross Fingers and Truckers Delight at http://www.mobigame.net

About

Samurai 2

Embark on a quest for revenge in this action-packed hack 'n' slash game. Master intuitive controls, dynamic combat, and solve environmental puzzles as you battle hordes of enemies. Upgrade your skills and enjoy stunning anime-style visuals.

Highlights
  • Intuitive virtual joystick
  • Dynamic camera angles
  • Gory battle sequences
  • Environmental puzzles and traps
  • RPG skill upgrades
  • Anime-style comic panels
  • Survival mode
Features
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-== Featured in the Gorgeous Games by Apple !!! ==- -== "Samurai II is a very entertaining title with solid gameplay and stunning graphics." MacWorld.com ==- The long-awaited sequel to Samurai: Way of the Warrior! While the original got rave reviews for its stylized manga graphics and quick, bloody gameplay, Samurai II delivers even more action and an intuitive new control scheme. SlideToPlay.com - 4/4 Ipadarena.com - 10/10 AppSpy.com - 5/5 MacWorld.com - 4.5/5 AppAdvice.com - 4.5/5 Gamezebo.com - 4.5/5 Touchreviews.net - 4.5/5 Nineoverten.com - 4.5/5 ifanzine 4.5/5 Gamerstemple.com - 90/100 Pixeljumpers.com - 9/10 PocketGamer.co.uk 8/10 Samurai: Way of the Warrior was featured in Best Games of 2009 by Apple – Samurai II is a true successor, aided by over a year of focused development. Overall production values and vicious action put Samurai II on par with console 3D brawlers. Screenshots don’t do Samurai II justice – the fluid action has to be seen running at 60 frames per second on the Retina display or popping off the iPad screen. But looks alone won’t carry a game – the developers listened to fan feedback and improved gameplay throughout. With a new virtual d-pad, dynamic camera, environmental puzzles, traps, and vicious new enemies, Samurai II is brand new experience for hack ‘n’ slash gamers on the go. Samurai II sends Daisuke on a quest for revenge across the war-scorched countryside. From a seafaring village to a flying fortress to the legendary Isle of the Dead, the samurai will stop at nothing to hunt down his arch-enemy Orochi. Will he get his Vengeance? FEATURES: * Intuitive virtual joystick ensures you’re slicing up baddies, not swiping the screen. * Dynamic camera finds the best perspective for each encounter, adding variety while keeping focused on the action. * Tense, quick and gory battle sequences! - Battle hordes of on-screen enemies wielding new weapons and sporting unique abilities. - Stay nimble and plan your attacks – roll out of harm’s way and eliminate ranged enemies like the Samurai Archer before they can strike. * Improved gameplay includes new features. - Solve environmental puzzles, avoid dangerous traps, and discover useful items. - The fight is on - not to worry, the combat never takes a back seat to platforming or fetch-quests. * RPG elements reward skilled players – upgrade the Samurai’s health, buy new attack combos and upgrade them to devastating levels. * Between levels, gorgeous anime-style comic panels tell the samurai’s tale with original hand-drawn artwork. * New survival mode pits the samurai against waves of enemies, giving hardcore players a score-attack mode to hone their skills. Two games in one! * Advanced AI system on par with console games. Goal Oriented Action Planning architecture is used in many PC and console games. * Apple Game Center support, including Leaderboards and Achievements. *Support iCloud to transfer save between various devices *Support MFI Controllers (Gamepads) * Original soundtrack – in classic samurai movie style, soft music builds with the heat of battle. Special Thanks To : ImNoSuperMan, PureSkill, Squarezero, Rocco, eggzbacon, Prab

Screenshots

Perfect Cell4 screens
Samurai 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Perfect Cell at monthly against Samurai 2's every 5 months. Perfect Cell also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 78%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Samurai 2's advantage is chart position (#173 vs unranked) and ratings volume (822 vs 92). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Perfect Cell costs $1.99 and Samurai 2 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Perfect Cell against 4.8 for Samurai 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai 2 has 822 ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Perfect Cell's written reviews are positive against 78% of Samurai 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perfect Cell ships an update monthly, Samurai 2 every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Perfect Cell versus Samurai 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerfect CellSamurai 2
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (92 ratings)4.8 (822 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings92822 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#173 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB157 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMobigameDeca Games EOOD

Customer experience

Perfect Cell

All ratings92 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews799 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.5%

Samurai 2

All ratings813 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative14.0%

User reviews

Perfect Cell

From 92 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 💎 Unique concept and execution
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content/levels
  • 🛠️ Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕹️ Challenging controls for some users
  • ⏱️ Short gameplay duration

Samurai 2

From 822 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Gorgeous graphics
  • 🎨 Unique art style
  • ⚔️ Satisfying combat
  • 💯 Classic samurai experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of difficulty options
  • 🛡️ No block button
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

Bugs and requests

Perfect Cell

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
  • Control issues on larger screens
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Level editor or creator
  • Multiplayer or co-op mode
  • Ability to change cell color/appearance
  • Difficulty settings or options

Samurai 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on certain levels
  • Dojo mode not working
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • New weapons and combos
  • Customization options
  • Expanded story and levels
  • Multiplayer mode

In-app purchases

None

Perfect Cell

No in-app purchases

None

Samurai 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Perfect Cell free?
Perfect Cell costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samurai 2 free?
Samurai 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Perfect Cell or Samurai 2?
Samurai 2 is rated higher. Perfect Cell averages 4.8 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Samurai 2 averages 4.8 from 822 ratings.
Do Perfect Cell or Samurai 2 have ads?
Neither Perfect Cell nor Samurai 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Perfect Cell or Samurai 2?
Perfect Cell ships an update monthly, and Samurai 2 every 5 months. Most recently, Perfect Cell was updated on November 1, 2026 and Samurai 2 on November 1, 2026.

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