Comparison

Samurai Sam vs Memory Rush

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?

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Memory Rush

Features
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Memory Rush – Train Your Brain & Boost Your Memory How strong is your memory? Memory Rush is a fast-paced brain training game where your challenge is simple — remember the glowing memory blocks and recreate the pattern before time runs out. Sounds easy at first, but each level pushes your focus, speed, and memory skills further! Designed for quick and fun play sessions, Memory Rush helps improve concentration, visual memory, and reaction time while keeping gameplay exciting and addictive. How to Play Watch the blocks light up carefully. Memorize the pattern. Tap the blocks in the correct order. Beat the timer and advance to harder challenges! The longer you play, the tougher the patterns become.

Screenshots

Samurai Sam4 screens
Memory Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memory Rush at none against Samurai Sam's 9. Samurai Sam's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads, 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. Memory Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai Sam ships an update every 5 days, Memory Rush every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Samurai Sam versus Memory Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai SamMemory Rush
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOmer NahumAbilash A R

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

Memory Rush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samurai Sam free?
Samurai Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memory Rush free?
Memory Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Samurai Sam or Memory Rush have ads?
Both Samurai Sam and Memory Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Samurai Sam or Memory Rush?
Samurai Sam ships an update every 5 days, and Memory Rush every 7 months. Most recently, Samurai Sam was updated on October 25, 2026 and Memory Rush on October 7, 2026.

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