Swordsmith vs Samurai Slash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swordsmith
Craft a Japanese sword by tapping and striking a red-hot blade. Test the sharpness of your finished creation. A simple, engaging game focused on precision and creation.
- Tap to forge swords
- Strike hot metal
- Test sword sharpness
- Simple gameplay mechanics
- Japanese sword theme
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To build up a Japanese sword by tap! You clap the Japanese sword burned red-hot ! Good sword can do that you hit a number accurately ! Check the sharpness of the finished sword !!
Samurai Slash
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Samurai Slash - Experience the True Spirit of a Samurai! Hear the swoosh of the sword cutting through darkness in "Samurai Slash," where battles against your own shadow (yourself) across various game modes will test your reflexes, concentration, and endurance to the limit. This innovative action game demands quick decision-making, offering a fresh way to live the way of the samurai. 【Key Features】 Unique Gameplay: Confront your own shadow, and by overcoming it, unlock your inner strength. Advanced Graphics: Crisp, detailed visuals that beautifully recreate the essence of Japan's 'Wa' (harmony). Multiple Levels and Challenges: Enjoy diverse game modes that cater to both beginners and advanced players. Leaderboards and Achievements: Compete with players worldwide and aim for the top in our global rankings. ================================================================================ Whether you're a novice or an experienced gamer, the challenging world of "Samurai Slash" is sure to draw you in! Download now and master your samurai path.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Samurai Slash at 5.0 against Swordsmith's 4.0. Samurai Slash also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 14 months). Swordsmith's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Samurai Slash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Swordsmith ships an update every 14 months, Samurai Slash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swordsmith | Samurai Slash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 613 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STUDIO SHIN | fujita ryo |
In-app purchases
Swordsmith
No in-app purchases
Samurai Slash
No in-app purchases
