Comparison

Track Sprinter vs Blades Away

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Tap-based running mechanic
  • Master tap timing for speed
  • Avoid falling by correct order
  • Compete in tournaments
  • Progress to bigger events
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Track Sprinter4 screens
Blades Away4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blades Away sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Track Sprinter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Track Sprinter versus Blades Away: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrack SprinterBlades Away
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (21 ratings)4.7 (383 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21383 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB203 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developermarge co., ltd.Replayable Games LLC.

Customer experience

Track Sprinter

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative52.6%

Blades Away

All ratings332 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%

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

None

Track Sprinter

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Blades Away

One-time10
  • 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

Is Track Sprinter free?
Track Sprinter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blades Away free?
Blades Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Track Sprinter or Blades Away?
Blades Away is rated higher. Track Sprinter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Blades Away averages 4.7 from 383 ratings.
Do Track Sprinter or Blades Away have ads?
Neither Track Sprinter nor Blades Away shows ads.

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