# Arcane Quest 3 vs Brawl Swords

The clearest difference is ads: Brawl Swords at none against Arcane Quest 3's shown. Brawl Swords also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Arcane Quest 3's advantage is ratings volume (307 vs 35) and review sentiment (90% vs 80%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcane Quest 3 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Brawl Swords 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 — 4.6 for Arcane Quest 3 against 4.5 for Brawl Swords. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcane Quest 3 has 307 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Arcane Quest 3's written reviews are positive against 80% of Brawl Swords's.

Arcane Quest 3 ships an update monthly, Brawl Swords every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcane Quest 3 | Brawl Swords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-3/id1094997798/reviews)** | [4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawl-swords/id1147964496/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 80.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 354 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nex Game Studios OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/933707613) | [MoonGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/449114887) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcane Quest 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-3/id1094997798)

Embark on an epic adventure to save a fantasy realm by assembling a team of heroes, customizing their gear and spells, and battling dark forces. Engage in real-time multiplayer quests or create and share your own challenges with a robust level editor.

**Highlights:** Epic storyline with dozens of quests, 10 unique hero classes, 150+ equipment customization options, Real-time multiplayer quests, Quest editor for creating and sharing levels, Tabletop game inspired mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arcanes Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arcanes Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun casual gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable turn-based RPG
- 👍 Great character customization
- 👍 Solid tactical gameplay
- 👍 Reminiscent of classic tabletop RPGs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and save file issues
- 🐛 Multiplayer functionality not working well
- 🔒 Lack of in-game save option
- 🔒 Difficulty progression feels unbalanced
- 🔒 Some classes/abilities underperforming

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and save file loss
- Multiplayer mode not working as intended
- Unresponsive controls and camera issues

**Requested features**

- Add in-game save option
- Improve multiplayer functionality
- Expand character progression and customization
- Rebalance difficulty curve
- Add more free character options


### Brawl Swords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawl-swords/id1147964496)

Engage in fast-paced 3v3 online battles blending MOBA strategy with action RPG combat. Collect and upgrade legendary heroes across various classes to form powerful teams. Compete in real-time leagues and campaign modes to dominate arenas and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** 3v3 real-time online battles, Action RPG combat, 40 legendary fantasy heroes, Diverse hero classes, Team formation, League competition, Campaign mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arena 3 Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Arena 4 Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Arena 5 Special Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Arena 6 Special Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Price Pack for Arena 9 | $25.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcane Quest 3 free?

Arcane Quest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brawl Swords free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arcane Quest 3 or Brawl Swords?

Arcane Quest 3 is rated higher. Arcane Quest 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Brawl Swords averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.

### Do Arcane Quest 3 or Brawl Swords have ads?

Arcane Quest 3 shows ads; Brawl Swords does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arcane Quest 3 or Brawl Swords?

Arcane Quest 3 ships an update monthly, and Brawl Swords every 8 days. Most recently, Arcane Quest 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Brawl Swords on October 24, 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.*