Comparison

Shadow Fight 3 vs Samurai Flash

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Fight 3

Engage in epic 3D RPG fighting battles as a customizable hero. Master diverse fighting styles, collect powerful gear, and influence a world-altering story. Challenge other players and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Customizable hero creation
  • Multiple fighting styles
  • Weapon and armor collection
  • Story-driven campaign
  • Online player duels
  • Themed in-game events
Features
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Legend has it that a hero will come to end the fight for shadow energy. He will have to learn three fighting styles, collect the best weapons and challenge the strongest warriors. The world is on the edge of an epic war. The mighty force unleashed by the Gates of Shadows many years ago has turned into a weapon, and now three war clans are fighting to decide the future of this force. The Legion warriors want to destroy the dangerous energy. The people of the Dynasty want to use it for their own benefit. While the mysterious ninjas of the Heralds clan explore the darkest secrets of the shadow power. Three clans, three world views, and three fighting styles. Which side will you join? Shadow Fight 3 - is an online RPG fighting game that continues the story of the Shadow Fight universe with new characters in 3D. Get ready for action, cool brawls with powerful fighters, and an exciting adventure around the world, where mystical forces reign. CREATE AN EPIC HERO Ninja, knight, or samurai? Only you can choose who your hero will be. Win unique skins in battles and customize your equipment colors to create a unique look. WIN BATTLES Explore the fighting styles of each of the 3 clans to create your personal combat style. Your hero can fight like a cunning ninja or a mighty knight. Harness shadow energy to deliver powerful and impressive blows that can change the course of the battle. COMPLETE THE STORY Warriors around the world await the appearance of a hero who will end the struggle for the power of the shadows. Influence the storyline by choosing your clan. Defeat powerful bosses to challenge your nemesis, and then explore other worlds and travel back in time to learn new details of the story. SHOW OFF YOUR SKILL Even when the main story battle is over, the action continues. Win duels by fighting other players' heroes controlled by AI. Brawl with the strongest warriors to take a place at the TOP-100 leaderboard and become a legend of your region! COLLECT SETS Collect your personal arsenal of weapons and armor to experiment in battles and look cool in duels. After collecting a full set of equipment, you get unique abilities to make it easier to win in a brawl. PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS Fight in regular themed events where you can win rare skins, colors, weapons, and armor. In these battles, you will face new heroes and learn a lot of interesting details about the world of Shadow Fight. ENJOY THE GRAPHICS Colorful scenery and realistic combat animations can rival the best console games. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Follow us on social media to learn the tricks and secrets of the game from fellow players! Share the stories of your adventure, get updates and participate in competitions to win great prizes! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadowfightgames Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShadowFight_3 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShadowFightGames KEEP FIGHTING! Note: * Shadow Fight 3 is an online game and requires a stable internet connection Requires iOS 11.0 or later Compatible with iPhone 6, iPod touch 6th gen, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4, iPad Pro or higher

About

Samurai Flash

Become a Samurai Flash and experience superhero-like action. Dodge and slice enemies, defeat bosses, and utilize slow motion to your advantage. Build a village and attack players worldwide.

Highlights
  • Time-based movement mechanics
  • Dodge and slice enemies
  • Boss battles
  • Slow motion combat
  • Village building
  • Player vs. Player attacks
Features
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Time moves when you move ! You want to know what it feels like to be a Super Hero ? Join us and become a Samurai Flash ! -Dodge and slice your enemies to reach the next level -Defeat bosses and show your skills -Make the most of your speed and appreciate the slow motion of your enemies -Build your own village to attack players around the world

Screenshots

Shadow Fight 34 screens
Samurai Flash4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shadow Fight 3 and Samurai Flash both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Samurai Flash's written reviews are positive against 47% of Shadow Fight 3's. Samurai Flash also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Shadow Fight 3's advantage is chart position (#171 vs unranked) and ratings volume (210K vs 29K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Shadow Fight 3 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Samurai Flash sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shadow Fight 3 against 4.7 for Samurai Flash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Fight 3 has 210K ratings behind it against 29K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Shadow Fight 3's written reviews are positive against 73% of Samurai Flash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shadow Fight 3 versus Samurai Flash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow Fight 3Samurai Flash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (210K ratings)4.7 (29K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews73.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210K — better29K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#171 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size430 MB313 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNekki LimitedSUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD

Customer experience

Shadow Fight 3

All ratings210,085 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews2,830 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative42.4%

Samurai Flash

All ratings29,010 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews740 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral9.9%
Negative16.8%

User reviews

Shadow Fight 3

From 210K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Stunning graphics
  • 📚 Engaging storyline
  • 🤺 Variety of fighting styles
  • ⚔️ Unique weapon and armor customization

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Unfair AI opponents
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without paying
  • 🏆 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking
  • 🔑 Excessive grind for better gear
  • 🐛 Clunky and unresponsive controls

Samurai Flash

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Unique time-slowing mechanic

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Repetitive levels and enemies
  • 📢 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

Bugs and requests

Shadow Fight 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes after updates
  • Incorrect or missing item descriptions
  • Rewards not registering properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to sell/trade unwanted gear
  • Continuous gameplay modes (no cooldowns)
  • Improved PvP matchmaking based on power level
  • More frequent story mode updates

Samurai Flash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Skin unlocks not working properly
  • Progress reset after app crashes
  • Melee enemies unable to damage player

Requested features

4 requests
  • More challenging boss fights
  • Ability to customize character and weapons
  • Additional game modes and level variety
  • Improved audio and visual effects

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadow Fight 3

Subscriptions1
  • Shadow Pass (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
One-time9
  • Handful of Gems$2.99
  • CHAPTER 2 SPECIAL OFFER! I$3.99
  • Pile of Gems$4.99
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  • BOLO PACK I$4.99
  • COMBO PACK II$6.99
  • CELEBRATE IN A BIG WAY!$7.99
  • LUNAR FESTIVAL PROMO! II$9.99
  • Bag of Gems$9.99
  • Special Event Offer 15$11.99
5 purchases

Samurai Flash

One-time5
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Bundle 01$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Bundle 02$4.99
  • Bundle 03$19.99

Questions

Is Shadow Fight 3 free?
Shadow Fight 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samurai Flash free?
Samurai Flash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Fight 3 or Samurai Flash?
Samurai Flash is rated higher. Shadow Fight 3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 210K ratings, while Samurai Flash averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.
Do Shadow Fight 3 or Samurai Flash have ads?
Both Shadow Fight 3 and Samurai Flash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Fight 3 or Samurai Flash?
Shadow Fight 3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Samurai Flash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Fight 3 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Samurai Flash on November 11, 2026.

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