Comparison

Mister Worm vs Katana Rush

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

Head to head
About

Mister Worm

Help three worms reach their jeep by shooting obstacles in this fast-paced reactivity game. Manage their energy levels as you guide them across the savannah. Your aim is to get them to safety before they run out of steam.

Highlights
  • Entertaining shooting gameplay
  • Tests player reactivity
  • Guide worms to safety
  • Manage worm energy levels
  • Obstacle avoidance
Features
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MisterWorm is a entertaining shooting game, putting a strain on your reactivity. Fallen down, three worms run after their jeep across the savannah, help them to reach it!. You control shooting separately and face the various obstacles. You must reach the jeep before worms get tired. An energy bar indicates the state of their health. Your turn! Help them!

About

Katana Rush

Features
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Put on your mask, draw your katana… and run! In Katana Rush, you are Kage, a young ninja racing at full speed through a hand-painted Japan of legends. Leap from bamboo to bamboo, glide with your kite, slash enemies with a Shadow Strike and outrun the Ink Tide that swallows everything in its path. SMOOTH RUNNING, ONE FINGER IS ENOUGH Tap to jump, hold to glide, swipe to strike. You'll learn the controls in seconds; mastering the combos, the lantern bounces and the great updraft that carries you to the castle rooftops will take much longer. THE WAY OF THE NINJA: A REAL CAMPAIGN • 160 levels across eight worlds: bamboo forest, castle rooftops, abandoned mine, volcanic forge, harbor shore, lotus lake, frozen mountain and celestial palace • Varied goals: run, collect, time trial, chase, ascent, mount, silent infiltration • 16 bosses and mini-bosses from Japanese folklore: the Trickster Kappa, the Peak Tengu, Gashadokuro the giant skeleton, Raijin and Fūjin, Yuki-onna the Snow Woman… all the way to the Ink Dragon, source of the Tide ENDLESS RUN Go as far as you can, beat your record and take on the daily run, the same for every player. Compete worldwide on the leaderboards. MOUNTS AND NINJA TECHNIQUES Ride the crane, the bear or the kitsune, and equip your techniques: smoke bomb, shadow clone, shuriken, kawarimi and lightning step. Unlock the double jump and upgrade your kite as you run. CUSTOMIZE YOUR NINJA Outfits, masks, headwear, weapons, scarves, strike trails, kites and companions: try every piece live in the wardrobe before unlocking it. PROGRESS AT YOUR OWN PACE Missions, weekly challenges, ninja ranks, training dojo, collection and the “Way of the Ninja” season pass. A FAIR GAME • No loot boxes or random paid items: you always know what you're buying • Rewarded ads are optional • The “No Ads” option removes ads between runs • Playable offline, no account needed Ready to walk the way of the ninja? Download Katana Rush and run!

Screenshots

Mister Worm3 screens
Katana Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mister Worm at none against Katana Rush's 8. Mister Worm also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). Katana Rush's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 13 months). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Katana Rush sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Mister Worm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mister Worm ships an update every 13 months, Katana Rush every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mister Worm versus Katana Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMister WormKatana Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB313 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGuisse NgouraneSamy Bouguerra

In-app purchases

None

Mister Worm

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Katana Rush

One-time8
  • Bourse de jade$0.99
  • Sans pub$1.99
  • Pack démarrage$1.99
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  • Passe Voie du ninja$3.99
  • Coffret de jade$3.99
  • Malle de jade$6.99
  • Trésor de jade$17.99
  • Montagne de jade$34.99

Questions

Is Mister Worm free?
Mister Worm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Katana Rush free?
Katana Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mister Worm or Katana Rush have ads?
Katana Rush shows ads; Mister Worm does not.
Which is updated more often, Mister Worm or Katana Rush?
Mister Worm ships an update every 13 months, and Katana Rush every 2 days. Most recently, Mister Worm was updated on November 1, 2026 and Katana Rush on November 1, 2026.

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