# Samurai 2 vs Warm Snow

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samurai 2 at none against Warm Snow's 1. Samurai 2 also leads on price ($2.99 vs $7.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Warm Snow's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Samurai 2 costs $2.99 and Warm Snow $7.99 up front. Warm Snow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Samurai 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Samurai 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai 2 has 822 ratings behind it against 122, 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 70% of Warm Snow's.

Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, Warm Snow monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai 2 | Warm Snow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-2-vengeance/id392486160/reviews)** | [4.5 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warm-snow/id6447508479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **822** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#92** |
| Size | 157 MB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Deca Games EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472223668) | [BILIBILI HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382536367) |

## 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


### Warm Snow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warm-snow/id6447508479)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Role Playing, #176 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a warrior fighting against corrupt clans in a world plagued by a mysterious, mind-altering snow. Explore a unique narrative, master a thrilling flying sword combat system, and customize your character's growth through countless combinations of skills and relics.

**Highlights:** Roguelike action combat, Dark fantasy narrative, Flying sword system, Varied relics and excaliburs, Talent point customization, Mobile version optimizations, Button customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The End Of Karma(DLC) | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game overall
- 💡 Endless build variety
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💰 Great value for price
- 👍 Challenging at higher levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues after update
- 🐛 Stuck on loading screen
- 🐛 Touch controls not recognizing input
- 🐛 Game unplayable due to network exception
- 🐛 Phone gets very hot

**Reported bugs**

- Update requires reinstallation
- Touch input not recognized
- Account wiped/stuck on loading screen
- Crashing after update
- Network exception error

**Requested features**

- Install game again after update
- Translation to French
- Cross-save from PC
- Latest DLC release on Switch/PlayStation
- DLC release on App Store


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samurai 2 free?

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

### Is Warm Snow free?

Warm Snow costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Samurai 2 or Warm Snow?

Samurai 2 is rated higher. Samurai 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Warm Snow averages 4.5 from 122 ratings.

### Do Samurai 2 or Warm Snow have ads?

Neither Samurai 2 nor Warm Snow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai 2 or Warm Snow?

Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, and Warm Snow monthly. Most recently, Samurai 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Warm Snow on October 30, 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.*