# Samurai 2 vs Dungeon Brawl

The clearest difference is price: Dungeon Brawl at Free against Samurai 2's $2.99. Samurai 2's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Dungeon Brawl is free to download; Samurai 2 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Samurai 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai 2 has 822 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Samurai 2's written reviews are positive against 75% of Dungeon Brawl's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai 2 | Dungeon Brawl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-2-vengeance/id392486160/reviews)** | [4.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-brawl/id1563438894/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **822** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 157 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Deca Games EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472223668) | [Adknown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243054661) |

## What reviewers say

### Samurai 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-2-vengeance/id392486160)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- New weapons and combos
- Customization options
- Expanded story and levels
- Multiplayer mode


### Dungeon Brawl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-brawl/id1563438894)

Engage in a chaotic dungeon battle, swinging your mace against endless hordes of orcs and imps. Gather momentum to increase your swinging speed and survive the onslaught for as long as possible.

**Highlights:** Open dungeon exploration, Mace combat against enemies, Momentum-based swinging mechanics, Endless enemy hordes, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samurai 2 free?

Samurai 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dungeon Brawl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Samurai 2 or Dungeon Brawl?

Samurai 2 is rated higher. Samurai 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Dungeon Brawl averages 4.1 from 49 ratings.

### Do Samurai 2 or Dungeon Brawl have ads?

Dungeon Brawl shows ads; Samurai 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai 2 or Dungeon Brawl?

Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, and Dungeon Brawl every 5 months. Most recently, Samurai 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dungeon Brawl 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.*