Comparison

Samurai Sam vs Lift Off Lock

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

Head to head
About

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?

About

Lift Off Lock

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Samurai Sam4 screens
Lift Off Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Samurai Sam sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Lift Off Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Samurai Sam versus Lift Off Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai SamLift Off Lock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOmer NahumMustafa Sezer Altun

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Samurai Sam

One-time9
  • 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
None

Lift Off Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samurai Sam free?
Samurai Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lift Off Lock free?
Lift Off Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Samurai Sam or Lift Off Lock have ads?
Samurai Sam shows ads; Lift Off Lock does not.
Which is updated more often, Samurai Sam or Lift Off Lock?
Samurai Sam ships an update every 5 days, and Lift Off Lock weekly. Most recently, Samurai Sam was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lift Off Lock on October 31, 2026.

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