Comparison

SHOGUN MERGES vs Samurai Reflexes Flash

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

Head to head
About

SHOGUN MERGES

Features
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This is a samurai merge puzzle game. Start as a farmer and aim to become a general! A helping ninja will also appear! Class table (from top): - SHOGUN/PRINCESS (1) - VICE SHOGUN - LEADING DAIMYO (2) - DAIMYO - SAMURAI GENERAL - SWORD MASTER - RONIN - ASHIGARU LEADER - ASHIGARU - COMMON SOLDIER - FARMERS Notes: 1. If you combine vice generals, general → princess. They will appear in order. If you combine the general and princess, they will both disappear. 2. A secret military commander will appear in 1/50th play. Use your helper ninja to gain an advantage in battle! By combining military commanders, you can get Koban. You can hire ninjas by using Koban. You can turn the battle situation to your advantage with ninja techniques. Ninjutsu: 1. Ninja's Transformation (300 gold): Can transform into a farmer, soldier, ashigaru, ashigaru head, or ronin. 2. Ninja's Terrakinesis (500 gold): You can place samurai from below. 3. Ninja's Silent Kill Arts (800 gold): You can erase the specified samurai. You can play with ease. Recommended for: - People who like samurai and ninja - People who like the atmosphere of the Sengoku era - People who want to relax and kill time We still want to improve the quality and gameplay, so if you have any opinions, please feel free to comment.

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Samurai Reflexes Flash

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Think you have lightning reflexes? Prove it. Samurai Reflexes is a fast-paced quick draw duel game where every millisecond counts. Face off against fierce AI opponents or challenge a friend in split-screen showdowns. Wait for the signal, tap at the perfect moment, and claim victory. But tap too early and you lose instantly! KEY FEATURES: • One-Tap Quick Draw Duels - Simple controls, intense gameplay. Wait for "STRIKE!" and tap faster than your opponent to win. • 4 AI Opponents - Battle your way through Novice, Ronin, Shogun, and the fearsome Demon. Each opponent gets faster and more ruthless. • Local Multiplayer - Hand the phone to a friend for head-to-head reflex battles. Two player zones, one device, pure competition. • Reaction Time Tracking - See exactly how fast you are down to the millisecond. Can you break 150ms? • Pixel Art Characters - Beautiful hand-crafted pixel art samurai with smooth attack, dodge, and victory animations. • Procedural Sound Design - Authentic wood block cues and sword slash effects that heighten the tension of every round. • Best-of-Five Matches - Win 3 rounds to claim the match. Every round builds the pressure. • Haptic Feedback - Feel the impact of every strike with satisfying controller-like vibrations. PERFECT FOR: - Quick gaming sessions on the go (matches take 2-3 minutes) - Settling debates about who has faster reflexes - Testing and improving your reaction time - Fans of samurai culture and pixel art aesthetics - Anyone who loves simple but addictive arcade games HOW IT WORKS: Two samurai face each other. The tension builds through "READY" and "STEADY" phases with unpredictable timing. When "STRIKE!" flashes on screen, tap your zone as fast as you can. The first player to react wins the round, but beware: tap too early and it's an automatic loss. The randomized timing keeps you on edge every single round. You can never predict when the moment will come. Focus your mind. Wait for the strike. CHALLENGE YOURSELF: Start with the Novice AI to learn the ropes, then work your way up to the Demon, an opponent with near-superhuman reaction times. Or grab a friend and find out who truly has the fastest reflexes in intense local multiplayer duels. Download Samurai Reflexes now and see if you have what it takes to be the fastest blade! Terms of Use: https://samuraireflexes.theappary.com/terms

Screenshots

SHOGUN MERGES4 screens
Samurai Reflexes Flash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SHOGUN MERGES at none against Samurai Reflexes Flash's 2. SHOGUN MERGES also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Samurai Reflexes Flash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SHOGUN MERGES asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHOGUN MERGES ships an update every 2 days, Samurai Reflexes Flash every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
SHOGUN MERGES versus Samurai Reflexes Flash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHOGUN MERGESSamurai Reflexes Flash
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB20 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperKatsuya KawaseMasaki Kenneth Micheal Akita

In-app purchases

None

SHOGUN MERGES

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Samurai Reflexes Flash

Subscriptions1
  • Samurai Reflexes Flash Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Samurai Reflexes Flash Pro$9.99

Questions

Is SHOGUN MERGES free?
SHOGUN MERGES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samurai Reflexes Flash free?
Samurai Reflexes Flash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SHOGUN MERGES or Samurai Reflexes Flash have ads?
Both SHOGUN MERGES and Samurai Reflexes Flash show ads.
Which is updated more often, SHOGUN MERGES or Samurai Reflexes Flash?
SHOGUN MERGES ships an update every 2 days, and Samurai Reflexes Flash every 3 days. Most recently, SHOGUN MERGES was updated on June 7, 2026 and Samurai Reflexes Flash on September 17, 2026.

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