# NinjAwesome vs Dark Sword

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dark Sword at every 5 weeks against NinjAwesome's every 11 months. NinjAwesome's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 82%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 288). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NinjAwesome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Sword sells 10 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 — 4.8 for NinjAwesome against 4.6 for Dark Sword. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 288 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of NinjAwesome's written reviews are positive against 82% of Dark Sword's.

NinjAwesome ships an update every 11 months, Dark Sword every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NinjAwesome | Dark Sword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjawesome/id1060739646/reviews)** | [4.6 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sword/id1070709625/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 288 |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 81.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) | [NANOO COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011714859) |

## What reviewers say

### NinjAwesome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjawesome/id1060739646)

Engage in a fast-paced ninja adventure with skillful swipes to navigate traps and collect coins. Battle enemies, use shuriken, and complete various ninja missions. Upgrade powers and unlock new abilities to master the art of the ninja.

**Highlights:** Skillful swipe controls, Hurdle perilous traps, Snatch bouncing coins, Slash wicked enemies, Snipe foes with shuriken, Upgrade Ninja Powers, Master Secret Missions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of NinJems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of NinJems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure of NinJems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Challenging platforming
- 💎 Good value for free-to-play game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🕰️ Repetitive quests and levels
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🕰️ Slow progression and upgrade system
- 🔒 Lack of controller support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Inability to avoid damage after being hit
- Platforms and obstacles not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Implement boss battles
- Allow customization of ninja appearance
- Add controller support
- Improve progression system


### Dark Sword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sword/id1070709625)

Embark on a dark silhouette action RPG adventure to defeat a dark dragon and restore light. Recruit allies, battle in PvP and raids, and collect over 150 items and skills.

**Highlights:** Defeat the Dark Dragon, Silhouette Action RPG, Acquire Allies, PvP, Raids, Dark Dungeon, Over 150 Items & Skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Purchase Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90 SOUL PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| 165 SOUL PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3x Legendary (Tier 3) | $4.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL 360 SOUL SET | $5.99 | one-time |
| TIER 3 LEGENDARY PACK | $6.99 | one-time |
| TIER 8 LEGENDARY PACK | $7.99 | one-time |
| 390 SOUL PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900 SOUL PACK | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game with smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome art style and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive hack-and-slash combat
- 🆓 Enjoyable without paying
- 🕰️ Good for short play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of clarity on progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing on launch
- Purchased items not being delivered
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Unresponsive controls and input lag

**Requested features**

- More RPG elements and customization options
- Offline play mode
- Gender selection for character
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Rebalanced in-game economy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NinjAwesome free?

NinjAwesome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dark Sword free?

Dark Sword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NinjAwesome or Dark Sword?

NinjAwesome is rated higher. NinjAwesome averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Dark Sword averages 4.6 from 288 ratings.

### Do NinjAwesome or Dark Sword have ads?

Both NinjAwesome and Dark Sword show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NinjAwesome or Dark Sword?

NinjAwesome ships an update every 11 months, and Dark Sword every 5 weeks. Most recently, NinjAwesome was updated on November 5, 2026 and Dark Sword on November 6, 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.*