Comparison

PicoDash vs SamuraiTaleRPG

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

Head to head
About

PicoDash

A one-tap endless runner where players jump to survive through diverse zones. Compete daily for leaderboard dominance and unlock cosmetic items. Features include rare events, power-ups, and a triple jump mechanic for engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • One-tap triple jump
  • Daily challenge leaderboard
  • Legendary equipment
  • Season Pass with monthly rewards
  • Rare in-run events
  • 150+ cosmetic parts
  • Power-ups and Fever mode
Features
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Tap to run, jump to survive! A one-tap side-scrolling endless runner you can play with one hand. DAILY CHALLENGE Every day, every player gets the same course. Same conditions, pure skill — climb the daily leaderboard and compete against the world! Top players receive exclusive skins. LEGENDARY EQUIPMENT [NEW] Unique gear that only ONE player in the world can hold. 24 items across Weapons, Armor, and Pets. On rare occasions, a legendary item appears at game over. Claim it, then defend your daily ranking to keep it. SEASON PASS [NEW] 50 levels of monthly rewards. Complete missions, earn XP, and unlock exclusive parts. Go Premium for 1.8x XP and bonus rewards. RARE EVENTS [NEW] Strange phenomena strike mid-run! Gravity Flip, Slow Motion, Rainbow Road, Warp Zone, and Reverse Pico. Encounter one and you're lucky! ONE-TAP TRIPLE JUMP Just tap to jump — up to 3 times in mid-air. Simple controls, deep gameplay. Easy to pick up, hard to master. 5 ZONES TO CONQUER From neon cityscapes to frozen tundra, the world transforms as you dash further. Each zone brings unique obstacles and stunning parallax backgrounds. 150+ COSMETIC PARTS Earn coins through gameplay and spin the gacha for heads, bodies, and legs. Save up to 3 favorite outfits for quick switching. All parts are purely cosmetic — no pay-to-win, ever. POWER-UPS & FEVER Grab mystery boxes for Magnet, Shield, and Smash power-ups. Chain combos to trigger FEVER mode — go invincible and grab coins like crazy! ---- Terms of Use: https://naname0109.github.io/picodash-pages/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://naname0109.github.io/picodash-pages/privacy.html

About

SamuraiTaleRPG

Embark on an action RPG adventure as a lone ronin in Edo Japan. Travel across a detailed map, engage in portrait-mode sword battles, and train to master various weapons and techniques. Progress through reincarnations in a story-driven experience.

Highlights
  • Explore a map of Japan
  • Portrait-mode action combat
  • Master various weapons and techniques
  • Deep training and character progression
  • Story-driven jidaigeki tone
  • Collect famed weapons and armor
Features
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Period action RPG. Read the range, clash blades, and journey across Japan. A period-drama × deep training RPG. Become a lone ronin in early Edo Japan (Keicho–Kan’ei), travel the land, and hone your own way of the sword. Your dojo was burned. Everything was taken. Your only clue: rumors of the “greatest swordsman under heaven.” From the Tokaido to the Nakasendo, Oshu, Kyoto, the Seto Inland Sea, and Kyushu—travel the highways, meet rivals, schools, and people of each region. 【TRAVEL】 Explore a map of Japan—post towns, cities, villages, and historic sites. Train at dojos, gear up at shops, take jobs, and sail between ports. Wander freely, chase strong foes, and choose your own path. 【BATTLE】 Portrait-mode action combat. Read the range, attack and guard, then clash steel in tense blade locks. Learn weapons and techniques on the road—katana, spear, staff, shuriken, and more—and expand how you fight. 【GROW & COLLECT】 Allocate training, switch jobs, collect famed weapons and armor, and fill your compendium. Progress carries across reincarnations—a deep loop built for long play. 【STORY】 Rival duels, roadside rumors, village kindness, and eerie encounters— a classic jidaigeki tone about a free life unbound by any master. Like a drifting cloud—unbound, stand on your own feet. Samurai Tale RPG. Your journey begins. ※ Free to play. Contains ads and optional in-app purchases.

Screenshots

PicoDash4 screens
SamuraiTaleRPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicoDash at 100% against SamuraiTaleRPG's 57%. PicoDash also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SamuraiTaleRPG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. PicoDash sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. SamuraiTaleRPG asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
PicoDash versus SamuraiTaleRPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicoDashSamuraiTaleRPG
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB1.1 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMasahiro AkebiRYUTA YAMAGUCHI

Customer experience

PicoDash

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SamuraiTaleRPG

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

PicoDash

One-time7
  • Level Boost +10$0.99
  • Season Pass$1.99
  • Level Boost +20$1.99
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  • BGM Pack Vol.1$3.99
  • Level Boost +30$3.99
  • Pass Complete$6.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
None

SamuraiTaleRPG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PicoDash free?
PicoDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SamuraiTaleRPG free?
SamuraiTaleRPG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PicoDash or SamuraiTaleRPG have ads?
Both PicoDash and SamuraiTaleRPG show ads.
Which is updated more often, PicoDash or SamuraiTaleRPG?
PicoDash ships an update every 3 days, and SamuraiTaleRPG every 3 days. Most recently, PicoDash was updated on October 20, 2026 and SamuraiTaleRPG on October 25, 2026.

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