# Shadow Fight 3 vs Samurai Flash

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 (#147 vs unranked) and ratings volume (210K vs 29K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Fight 3 | Samurai Flash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (210K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-3-rpg-fighting/id964827011/reviews) | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **210K** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#147** | — |
| Size | 430 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nekki Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101320102) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Fight 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-fight-3-rpg-fighting/id964827011)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Action, #171 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Engage in epic 3D RPG brawls as a customizable hero in a world torn by a fight for shadow energy. Master three fighting styles, collect powerful gear, and influence the storyline by choosing a clan. Challenge other players and compete for a top spot on the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Create and customize your hero, Master three unique fighting styles, Collect weapons and armor sets, Engaging storyline with branching paths, Online PvP duels and leaderboards, Participate in themed events

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadow Pass (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Handful of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| CHAPTER 2 SPECIAL OFFER! I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| BOLO PACK I | $4.99 | one-time |
| COMBO PACK II | $6.99 | one-time |
| CELEBRATE IN A BIG WAY! | $7.99 | one-time |
| LUNAR FESTIVAL PROMO! II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Event Offer 15 | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes after updates
- Incorrect or missing item descriptions
- Rewards not registering properly

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-flash/id1509280095)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 03 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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