Samurai Sam vs Lift Off Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Samurai Sam
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Welcome to Samurai Sam - a fast, skill-based mobile action game where you slash through skeleton hordes and progress through objective-based maps with permanent upgrades. Every run has a goal. Every victory makes your Samurai stronger. *Combat that feels amazing* Combo slashes with punchy hit feedback Dash to dodge, reposition, and keep the pressure Ranged attacks when you need space Perfect Parry: time it right and send enemy damage back into the crowd Special Attack to wipe chaos when you’re surrounded Smooth animations, impactful sound, and satisfying effects make every hit count. *Maps + Objectives* Progress through maps with clear objectives and wave milestones Complete the mission to unlock the next area Face tougher enemies as you push deeper *Permanent Skill Points* Your progress doesn’t disappear after a run: Complete a map → earn a Skill Point Permanently upgrade what you choose: Basic Attack / Special Attack / Ranged Attack / Max Health Build your Samurai your way and feel stronger run after run. *Friendlier Revives* A bad moment doesn’t have to end a great run - revives are designed to keep you in the action. *Perfect for quick sessions* Jump in for a few minutes… or chase “one more run.” Download Samurai Sam now. How far can you progress?
Lift Off Lock
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Lift Off Lock is a minimalist timing game where precision is everything. A rotating ring. A moving indicator. One tap at the perfect moment. Each successful tap unlocks the next stage and launches your rocket higher. Miss the timing, and it’s game over. No distractions. No complex controls. Just focus, rhythm, and perfect alignment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lift Off Lock at none against Samurai Sam's 9. Lift Off Lock also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Samurai Sam sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Lift Off Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Samurai Sam ships an update every 5 days, Lift Off Lock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samurai Sam | Lift Off Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 393 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Omer Nahum | Mustafa Sezer Altun |
In-app purchases
Samurai Sam
- Pile of Gems$0.99
- Gems Starter Pack$0.99
- Gems Pro Pack$1.99
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- Gems Champion Pack$3.99
- Pouch of Gems$4.99
- Box of Gems$9.99
- Crate of Gems$19.99
- Vault of Gems$49.99
- Mountain of Gems$99.99
Lift Off Lock
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Samurai Sam free?
Is Lift Off Lock free?
Do Samurai Sam or Lift Off Lock have ads?
Which is updated more often, Samurai Sam or Lift Off Lock?
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