# Cat Samurai vs Surf Runner

The clearest difference is rating: Surf Runner at 5.0 against Cat Samurai's 4.0. Surf Runner also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 1). Cat Samurai's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surf Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cat Samurai asks for nothing beyond the download.

Surf Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf Runner has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cat Samurai ships an update daily, Surf Runner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Samurai | Surf Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-samurai/id6504284873/reviews) | **[5.0 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-runner-surfing-game/id6797303802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) | [FA APP DEVELOPERS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790178063) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Samurai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-samurai/id6504284873)

Embark on a survival action adventure as a feline warrior. Equip yourself with weapons and items to battle relentless waves of enemies. Gain experience and currency to enhance your samurai's abilities and unlock new power-ups.

**Highlights:** Fight hordes of enemies, Stock up on weapons and items, Gather experience and currency, Power up and unlock samurais, Defeat bosses for rewards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Surf Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-runner-surfing-game/id6797303802)

Experience a fast-paced pixel-art surfing adventure with endless waves. Perform tricks, dodge obstacles, collect coins, and unlock new skins while chasing high scores. This retro arcade game offers quick, challenging runs.

**Highlights:** Endless wave riding, Pixel-art graphics, Perform tricks and airs, Dodge obstacles, Collect coins, Unlock surfer skins, High score chasing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cyber | $1.49 | one-time |
| Goat | $1.49 | one-time |
| Champ | $1.49 | one-time |
| Pirate | $1.49 | one-time |
| Zombie | $1.49 | one-time |
| T-rex | $1.99 | one-time |
| Poseidon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amphitrite | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rasta | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Free Skin | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Samurai free?

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

### Is Surf Runner free?

Surf Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Samurai or Surf Runner?

Surf Runner is rated higher. Cat Samurai averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Surf Runner averages 5.0 from 37 ratings.

### Do Cat Samurai or Surf Runner have ads?

Both Cat Samurai and Surf Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Samurai or Surf Runner?

Cat Samurai ships an update daily, and Surf Runner every 2 days. Most recently, Cat Samurai was updated on October 24, 2026 and Surf Runner on October 25, 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.*