# SamuraiZone vs Strike the Planets!

The clearest difference is ads: SamuraiZone at none against Strike the Planets!'s shown. SamuraiZone also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Strike the Planets!'s advantage is ratings volume (623 vs 17) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Strike the Planets! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strike the Planets! has 623 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SamuraiZone's written reviews are positive against 79% of Strike the Planets!'s.

SamuraiZone ships an update every 8 months, Strike the Planets! every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SamuraiZone | Strike the Planets! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samuraizone/id521951091/reviews) | **[4.7 (623 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-the-planets/id864424257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **623** |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 24 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [cocolo-bit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/433121202) | [takuya ori](https://appshunter.io/developer/449472183) |

## What reviewers say

### SamuraiZone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samuraizone/id521951091)

Time your attacks precisely to defeat your opponents. Press the slash button when you are close enough to strike your enemy and win the duel.

**Highlights:** Precise attack timing, Slash button mechanic, Opponent-based combat, Simple controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Strike the Planets!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-the-planets/id864424257)

A casual arcade game where players tap to strike planets with maximum power. Crack planets to advance and compete for high scores on global leaderboards. Perfect for quick gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Tap to strike planets, Achieve high scores, Compete in world rankings, Simple one-minute gameplay, Crack planets to advance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive gameplay
- ⏱️ Great time killer/casual game
- 💰 No micro-transactions
- 📱 Simple one-tap mechanics
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs on first planet
- 📈 Difficulty spikes with larger planets
- 😴 Gets boring over time
- 📺 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- First planet mechanics don't work/won't crack
- Power bar doesn't increase properly
- Significant lag and performance issues
- App causes device slowdown and crashes

**Requested features**

- Sound effects (e.g., announcements at milestones)
- Character customization with colors
- Easier difficulty settings
- Improved game stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SamuraiZone free?

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

### Is Strike the Planets! free?

Strike the Planets! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SamuraiZone or Strike the Planets!?

Strike the Planets! is rated higher. SamuraiZone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Strike the Planets! averages 4.7 from 623 ratings.

### Do SamuraiZone or Strike the Planets! have ads?

Strike the Planets! shows ads; SamuraiZone does not.

### Which is updated more often, SamuraiZone or Strike the Planets!?

SamuraiZone ships an update every 8 months, and Strike the Planets! every 10 months. Most recently, SamuraiZone was updated on November 1, 2026 and Strike the Planets! on November 11, 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.*