Track Sprinter vs Blades Away
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Track Sprinter
Compete in sprint races by tapping the screen to control your runner. Master the timing of your taps to achieve maximum speed and avoid falling. Progress through tournaments to become a world-class sprinter.
- Tap-based running mechanic
- Master tap timing for speed
- Avoid falling by correct order
- Compete in tournaments
- Progress to bigger events
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My name is [Sotaro Marge] I'm a member of a short distance runners club. Not that I'm bragging, but I believe that I'm good enough at the 100M sprint that I can beat a world record. Starting from today I'm going to be entering qualifiers for tournaments. If I win I'll be able to enter even bigger tournaments. How to Play Run by alternatively tapping the right and left of the screen Speed up by tapping faster in the right order. Take care not to get the order wrong or you will fall over. I can't wait to compete against a worthy opponent.
Blades Away
Experience realistic physics-based knife throwing with a vast collection of unique blades. Master your aim, unlock special throws, and enjoy smooth, challenging gameplay. Perfect for fans of action movies and anime.
- Physics-based 2D simulation
- Collect dozens of unique blades
- Hyper detailed hitboxes
- Unlock unique skill throws
- Slow motion replays
- Direct control over throws
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Physics based, 2D blade throwing simulation game with lots of unique blades to collect and master. Knife throwing has never been this easy to pick up and this challenging to fully master. Throw axes, knives, swords, ninja stars and other blades from all across the world. Huge rewards for skill and perception. Collect dozens of unique blades. Each blade is weighted and shaped according to its unique essence. Hyper detailed hitboxes create a truly next-gen hit detection experience for each individual blade. Buttery smooth 60 frames per second gameplay feels perfect for throwing these pointy bois. Unlock new skill throws unique to each blade by earning medals based on performance and not time spent or money paid. Skill throws add multipliers that open up even more gameplay opportunities. Slow motion replays show you the best throw from each of your play sessions for your review. If you love knife throwing in movies or anime, you'll feel right at home with your favorite fictional blade in your firm grasp. Direct control over each throw means no two throws will ever be the same. It's all about accuracy, control and creative strategy. No arbitrary controls here. Just you, the blade and the ultra dynamic physics of hitting that hardwood with a satisfying thunk! Some tips: ○ Some blades are easier to use than others ○ More challenging blades earn more rewards ○ Overview each level's target at start of round ○ Unlock Skill Shots by mastering blades ○ Use Skill Shots to get the most coins ○ Mastery ranks can be skipped with skill ○ Skipping mastery earns more rewards and avoids grind ○ All blades are a little unique and may require a different approach ○ You control the blades directly through physics and momentum ○ Learning to control rotation is the fastest way to improve your skills ○ Some blades are heavier or have different balance than others ○ Blades with a single point are almost always harder ○ There is no one right way to throw any blade ○ Try different blades in your collection to see what works best for you ○ Levels change daily, but we're working on a selection UI ○ Some blades will be much better for some levels ○ Levels have lots of secret objectives that are worth finding ○ Performance stats can be viewed for each blade in the collection ○ Simulation quality setting in main menu for older devices ○ Skill shots stack by addition ○ Combo Meters grant an additional multiplier to your score ○ Blade of the Day unlocks after you own 5 total blades ○ With Blade of the Day you get x3 and x5 multiplier bonuses every day
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blades Away at 88% against Track Sprinter's 40%. Blades Away also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (383 vs 21). Track Sprinter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads 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. Blades Away sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Track Sprinter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blades Away holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blades Away has 383 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Track Sprinter's written reviews are positive against 88% of Blades Away's.
| Parameter | Track Sprinter | Blades Away |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (21 ratings) | 4.7 (383 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | 88.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 383 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | marge co., ltd. | Replayable Games LLC. |
Customer experience
Track Sprinter
Blades Away
Bugs and requests
Track Sprinter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Blades Away
Reported bugs
3 issues- Lost all progress
- Sentinel control difference between iOS and Android
- Visual bug: Chonk looks like The Butcher
Requested features
14 requests- Wish it was still being updated
- Need new levels or content
- Add new blades and weapons
- Add more challenges
- Ability to change the map
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- Go back to the training dojo
- More exciting noises for gold/diamond
- Let people choose what map to play
- Distance measurement
- Ability to choose maps
- More knives
- Longer maps
- Option to choose a map
- Fix Sentinel control difference between iOS and Android
In-app purchases
Track Sprinter
No in-app purchases
Blades Away
- THE FUTURISTIC DUO$0.99
- SMALL BLADES$0.99
- THE CHUM BUCKET$0.99
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- BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS$1.99
- POINTY PACK$1.99
- SMALL BLADES$2.99
- SLICE N' DICE PACK$2.99
- THE FELLOWSHIP BUNDLE$2.99
- THE PUNK PACK$2.99
- POINTY PACK$3.99
Questions
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