# 剑侠世界 vs BarbarQ

The clearest difference is rating: BarbarQ at 4.5 against 剑侠世界's 3.2. BarbarQ also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 24) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). 剑侠世界's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 剑侠世界 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and BarbarQ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BarbarQ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarbarQ has 1.7K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of 剑侠世界's written reviews are positive against 56% of BarbarQ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

剑侠世界 ships an update every 3 months, BarbarQ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 剑侠世界 | BarbarQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg/id1116874634/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbarq/id1254324286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [西山居游戏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323361707) | [杭州电魂网络科技股份有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/797332254) |

## What reviewers say

### 剑侠世界

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg/id1116874634)

This 3D martial arts MMORPG offers a relaxed gameplay experience with a focus on social interaction and fair play. Players join one of seven sects to embark on a quest to rescue fellow disciples and find a legendary sword, all within a rich historical narrative.

**Highlights:** 3D国风武侠MMORPG, 月卡收费制，不卖数值, 轻松休闲玩法，低肝度, 外观系统，不影响数值, 高活跃大服社交, 高难度副本开荒, 多种PVP玩法

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 超值元宝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 首购周通卡 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 周通卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 小元宝箱 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 首购月通卡 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 月通卡 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 中元宝箱 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 首购季度通卡 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 季度通卡 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 大元宝箱 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 首购年通卡 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 超大元宝箱 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 年通卡 | $99.99 | one-time |


### BarbarQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbarq/id1254324286)

Engage in thrilling real-time multiplayer battles and survive against opponents in various game modes. Create and customize your own game worlds and modes with a powerful built-in editor.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer real-time battles, Battle Royale mode, Custom map editor, Multiple game modes, Solo or co-op play, Global matchmaking

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold  Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60  Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Festival Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monthly  Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300  Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spring Festival Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 680  Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280  Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3280  Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480  Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and chaotic PvP
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lag issues
- 🔌 Excessive in-app purchases
- ⚖️ Unbalanced character abilities
- 🤖 Matchmaking issues (paired with bots)

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to update the app
- Stuck in tutorial after update
- Account data loss after update
- Inability to change username/gender

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and game modes
- Improve chat functionality
- Implement a single-player mode
- Allow account migration between platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 剑侠世界 free?

剑侠世界 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BarbarQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 剑侠世界 or BarbarQ?

BarbarQ is rated higher. 剑侠世界 averages 3.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while BarbarQ averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do 剑侠世界 or BarbarQ have ads?

Neither 剑侠世界 nor BarbarQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 剑侠世界 or BarbarQ?

剑侠世界 ships an update every 3 months, and BarbarQ monthly. Most recently, 剑侠世界 was updated on October 26, 2026 and BarbarQ 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.*