# Wizard Swipe vs The Demonized

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wizard Swipe at 85% against The Demonized's 48%. Wizard Swipe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). The Demonized's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 437). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wizard Swipe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Demonized sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Demonized holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Demonized has 3.7K ratings behind it against 437, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Wizard Swipe's written reviews are positive against 48% of The Demonized's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wizard Swipe | The Demonized |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (437 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizard-swipe/id1079843974/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-demonized-idle-rpg/id6477870177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 437 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 47.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 848 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [niceplay games](https://appshunter.io/developer/900037566) | [Game Duo Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210111759) |

## What reviewers say

### Wizard Swipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizard-swipe/id1079843974)

Engage in a magical castle defense by flinging elemental fireballs at incoming skeletons. Master five elements and unlock powerful abilities through an extensive talent tree. Enjoy endless, procedurally generated levels with increasing challenges and boss encounters.

**Highlights:** Swipe to fling fireballs, Hold for powerful blast, Enormous talent tree, Five elemental magic types, Procedurally generated levels, Boss levels with unique tactics, Objective completion for rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spellbook | $1.99 | one-time |
| Inferno Castle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Necropolis Castle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Twilight Castle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Inferno Castle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Impressive graphics
- 💰 Fair monetization
- 🕰️ Good time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤕 Thumb-straining controls
- 🔥 Overpowered bosses
- 💰 Expensive upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Glitches in the store/upgrade system

**Requested features**

- New game modes
- Bestiary or monster encyclopedia
- Difficulty settings
- Multiplayer or online features


### The Demonized

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-demonized-idle-rpg/id6477870177)

Embrace demonic power to fight evil forces in this idle RPG. Equip gear, trade with demons for souls, and battle bosses. Explore a world rendered in pixel art, develop unique builds, and manage resources for unlimited growth. Your hero fights even when you're away.

**Highlights:** High-quality pixel art graphics, Over 30 skills and passive traits, Demon soul trading for power, Dominion resource management, Epic boss battles and challenge modes, AFK rewards and offline progression

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| redgem_1000 | $0.49 | one-time |
| redgem_5000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| bd_adremove | $2.99 | one-time |
| redgem_10000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| bd_vip_1_9900 | $7.49 | one-time |
| bd_torchbuff | $17.99 | one-time |
| redgem_30000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| redgem_50000 | $34.99 | one-time |
| redgem_100000_2 | $69.99 | one-time |
| redgem_300000 | $219.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🕹️ Fun idle RPG gameplay
- 💎 Great for casual, short playtime
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and animations
- 🎉 Engaging progression and collection systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Monetization and pay-to-win concerns
- 🤔 Lack of clarity on game mechanics
- ⏱️ Slow progression at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to dismantle equipment
- Chat system not functioning properly
- Saving and loading issues causing lost progress
- Banned accounts with no clear explanation

**Requested features**

- More in-depth tutorial and documentation
- Improved server stability and reduced crashes
- Adjustments to progression and leveling at higher stages
- Fairer monetization and event structure


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wizard Swipe free?

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

### Is The Demonized free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wizard Swipe or The Demonized?

The Demonized is rated higher. Wizard Swipe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 437 ratings, while The Demonized averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Wizard Swipe or The Demonized have ads?

The Demonized shows ads; Wizard Swipe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wizard Swipe or The Demonized?

Wizard Swipe ships an update weekly, and The Demonized weekly. Most recently, Wizard Swipe was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Demonized on November 10, 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.*