Comparison

Ghost Run vs Samurai

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

Head to head
About

Ghost Run

Embark on an action-packed adventure in a mystical dimension filled with good and evil spirits. Battle formidable bosses, utilize unique ghost abilities, and strengthen your character to prevent a catastrophic threat to both the spirit and human realms.

Highlights
  • Mystical spirit world exploration
  • Unique ghost combat abilities
  • Intense boss battles
  • Character strengthening system
  • Epic adventure storyline
Features
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Story Ghost World is a mystical dimension where Good Spirits, Evil Spirits, and legendary creatures coexist. One day, the peaceful balance is disrupted as rumors about the legendary "Ghost Stone" spread throughout the world. The Evil Spirits and Prophecy Spirits plot to seize this powerful Ghost Stone, aiming to dominate Ghost World and ultimately plunge the human realm into destruction. Sensing this threat, the Good Spirits embark on a journey to find the Ghost Stone first and prevent the Evil Spirits' scheme. With the support of exorcists and dokkaebis, they strive to protect the world’s last hope. Can they stop the Ghost Stone’s power and save the world? Now, their adventure begins! Ghost Run: The Gateway to Adventure Opens! "Ghost Run" invites you to a world of action and exploration. Join the adventure to defeat powerful evil spirits and the scheming Prophecy Spirits who seek to dominate Ghost World! Amazing Ghost Abilities! Each ghost possesses unique and powerful combat skills. Use their abilities to claim victory against the evil spirits! Intense Battles with Bosses! In Ghost World, fierce battles await against various evil spirits and their formidable bosses. Use your strategy and combat skills to defeat them! Strengthen Your Character! Enhance your ghost through the in-game strengthening system. With increased power, take on even greater challenges! Join the Brave Ghosts on an Adventure! In "Ghost Run," you become the protagonist of Ghost World, facing off against evil spirits and mighty bosses. Embark on an epic journey with various ghosts and save both Ghost World and the human realm!

About

Samurai

Embark on an epic journey with two distinct warriors, each possessing unique skills. Master fluid hack-and-slash combat, upgrade your heroes with deep RPG stats, and face challenging boss fights in a nostalgic pixel art world. Highly optimized for smooth gameplay.

Highlights
  • Dual-character gameplay
  • Fluid hack-and-slash combat
  • Deep RPG stats and upgrades
  • Epic boss fights
  • Nostalgic pixel art
  • Highly optimized performance
Features
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Two Distinct Warriors in One Epic Journey Don't limit yourself to just one hero! Take control of two unique characters throughout your adventure, each with distinct fighting styles and skills. Tactically switch between these two warriors to overcome tricky platforming obstacles, defeat diverse enemy types, and instantly turn the tide of battle. Fluid Hack-and-Slash Combat Master the way of the samurai and ninja blade with tight controls, satisfying sword clashes, screen-shake impacts, and responsive dash-dodge mechanics. Deep RPG Stats & Upgrades Grow stronger with every defeated foe! Use collected loot to upgrade health, attack power, critical hit rates, and special skills to build your ultimate warrior. Dynamic Dual-Character Gameplay Discover the unique strengths and weaknesses of both heroes, deploying the right warrior at the exact right moment to conquer complex challenges. Epic Boss Fights Explore a vast pixel world guarded by massive, challenging bosses that require smart tactics, pattern recognition, and quick reflexes to defeat. Nostalgic Pixel Art & Dark Atmosphere Relive the 90s retro arcade spirit with a dark Japanese theme, handcrafted sprite animations, and a rich visual style. Highly Optimized & Battery-Friendly Enjoy smooth, lag-free gameplay with a lightweight file size that won't drain your battery or fill up your storage. Listen to the call of your blade. Are you ready to clear the darkness? Download Samurai Bloodbound now and write your legend in blood!

Screenshots

Ghost Run4 screens
Samurai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samurai at none against Ghost Run's 10. Ghost Run's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Ghost Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Samurai asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ghost Run against 5.0 for Samurai. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost Run ships an update every 10 days, Samurai every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Ghost Run versus Samurai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost RunSamurai
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB645 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperizmentMERYEM NEHIR DURSUN

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ghost Run

One-time10
  • Stamina Package 2$1.99
  • Ghost Summon Ticket Package 2$1.99
  • Boss Entry Key Package 2$1.99
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  • Stamina Package 1$1.99
  • Level 30 Jumping Package$2.99
  • Ghost Summon Ticket Package 4$2.99
  • Pickup Summon Ticket Package 1$2.99
  • Stamina Package 3$2.99
  • Pickup Summon Ticket Package 2$4.99
  • Pickup Summon Ticket Package 3$5.99
None

Samurai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ghost Run free?
Ghost Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samurai free?
Samurai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ghost Run or Samurai?
Ghost Run and Samurai are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Ghost Run or Samurai have ads?
Both Ghost Run and Samurai show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost Run or Samurai?
Ghost Run ships an update every 10 days, and Samurai every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ghost Run was updated on November 8, 2026 and Samurai on November 10, 2026.

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