# Swordsmith vs Samurai Slash

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swordsmith | Samurai Slash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordsmith/id693508759/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-slash-shadows-edge/id6499008000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 613 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STUDIO SHIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/300665413) | [fujita ryo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722037364) |

## What reviewers say

### Swordsmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordsmith/id693508759)

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.

**Highlights:** Tap to forge swords, Strike hot metal, Test sword sharpness, Simple gameplay mechanics, Japanese sword theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Samurai Slash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-slash-shadows-edge/id6499008000)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swordsmith free?

Swordsmith is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Samurai Slash free?

Samurai Slash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Swordsmith or Samurai Slash?

Samurai Slash is rated higher. Swordsmith averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Samurai Slash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Swordsmith or Samurai Slash have ads?

Samurai Slash shows ads; Swordsmith does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swordsmith or Samurai Slash?

Swordsmith ships an update every 14 months, and Samurai Slash every 2 days. Most recently, Swordsmith was updated on October 27, 2026 and Samurai Slash on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*