Swing vs Rocky Castle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swing
Navigate challenging levels by swinging from platform to platform. Tap the screen at the right moment to extend your rope and reach the next landing spot. Collect gems to unlock new characters and see how long you can survive.
- Platform-to-platform swinging
- Tap-to-swing mechanic
- Gem collection
- Unlockable characters
- Survival gameplay
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Swing from platform to platform. Simply tap the screen when the rope is long enough to reach the next platform. How long can you survive? Collect gems and unlock cool new characters.
Rocky Castle
Embark on a cartoony tower climbing adventure with lively pets. Navigate hazardous obstacles like spikes, barrels, and fire traps using intuitive swipe controls. Master timing and awareness to conquer challenging levels and reach the top.
- Lighthearted colorful visuals
- Hilarious characters
- Simple and intuitive controls
- Smooth and addictive gameplay
- Retina display support
- iCloud support
- Game Center support
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What happens when lots of lively pets start to climb and conquer the most dangerous tower castles of the world? Find it out yourself! Pick your favorite competitor and overcome the tricky, but pretty hazardous obstacles while climbing up to the top of each tower. Sharp spikes, rolling barrels, heavy rocks, falling platforms, fire traps and jumping bombs among other meanies are waiting for your arrival to wickedly push you back into the abyss. But you should fear not, awareness of the surroundings and fine timing will get you through even the hardest situations! Take the challenge head on! KEY FEATURES * Lighthearted colorful visuals * Tons of hilarious characters * Simple and intuitive controls * Smooth and addictive gameplay * Full retina display support * iCloud support * Game Center support CONTROLS * Swipe left or right to jump onto the next platform * Swipe up to use a switch, enter a door, climb a ladder or jump high * Swipe down to climb or drop down from a ladder TIPS * Every obstacle represents a different threat, be sure to learn the patterns * Don't rush it, pace your actions to avoid unnecessary mistakes * Jump forward if a barrel or rock is coming at you * Coins are always awarded, even if you fail to complete a level * Be aware of all the obstacles visible on screen, not just the next one Please rate Rocky Castle and submit your feedback for further improvements! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IstomGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/istomgames isTom Games: https://www.istomgames.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swing at none against Rocky Castle's 21. Swing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, update cadence 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. Rocky Castle sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Swing asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swing holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swing has 5K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Swing's written reviews are positive against 73% of Rocky Castle's.
Swing ships an update fortnightly, Rocky Castle every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Swing | Rocky Castle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5K ratings) — better | 4.1 (85 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.7% of reviews — better | 72.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 85 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 277 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | Istom Games Kft. |
Customer experience
Swing
Rocky Castle
User reviews
Swing
From 5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Cute characters
- 💎 Easy to earn gems
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging gameplay
Room to improve
- 🔍 Difficulty judging distance and timing
- 🔋 Game can be frustrating and lead to device throwing
- 📺 Too many ads that interrupt gameplay
Rocky Castle
From 85 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- ⏱️ Good challenge and difficulty curve
Room to improve
- 🤖 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 💰 Lack of free character unlocks
- 🔇 Annoying sound effects
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
Bugs and requests
Swing
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent platform detection and collision
Requested features
4 requests- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to customize characters
- Multiplayer or competitive features
- Less intrusive ads or ad-free option
Rocky Castle
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes or crashes after dying
- Ads sometimes open the App Store unexpectedly
- Controls not always responsive
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and worlds
- Ability to restart levels from the beginning
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- More character customization options
In-app purchases
Swing
No in-app purchases
Rocky Castle
- Croco$0.99
- Inky$0.99
- Rosmaria$0.99
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- Hector$0.99
- Draco$0.99
- Skipper$0.99
- Fluffy$0.99
- Rex$0.99
- Small Pack$0.99
- Betty$0.99
- Astro$0.99
- Rusty$0.99
- Bandit$0.99
- Lizzy$0.99
- Bobo$0.99
- Burgie$0.99
- Xmas$0.99
- Stripes$0.99
- Coin Doubler$1.99
- No Ads$1.99
- Medium Pack$14.99









