# Samurai 2 vs Join & Shoot

The clearest difference is price: Join & Shoot at Free against Samurai 2's $2.99. Join & Shoot also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). Samurai 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Join & Shoot is free to download; Samurai 2 costs $2.99 up front. Join & Shoot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Samurai 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Samurai 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai 2 has 822 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, Join & Shoot every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai 2 | Join & Shoot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-2-vengeance/id392486160/reviews)** | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-and-shoot/id1568014013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **822** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 157 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Deca Games EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472223668) | [Zendios](https://appshunter.io/developer/481913441) |

## 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


### Join & Shoot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-and-shoot/id1568014013)

Engage in fast-paced platform shooting action as you lead a team of agents to take down a mafia underworld. Run, jump, and shoot your way through levels, unlocking new weapons and upgrading gear to become the ultimate operative.

**Highlights:** Team-based agent control, Unlockable weapons, Gear upgrades, Non-stop platform shooting, Mafia underworld theme, Insane difficulty mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samurai 2 free?

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

### Is Join & Shoot free?

Join & Shoot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Samurai 2 or Join & Shoot?

Samurai 2 is rated higher. Samurai 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Join & Shoot averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Samurai 2 or Join & Shoot have ads?

Join & Shoot shows ads; Samurai 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai 2 or Join & Shoot?

Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, and Join & Shoot every 8 days. Most recently, Samurai 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Join & Shoot on September 23, 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.*