# Dark Sword 2 vs Sword and Spin!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dark Sword 2 at 44% against Sword and Spin!'s 8%. Dark Sword 2 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Sword and Spin!'s advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 212) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Sword 2 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Sword and Spin! sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dark Sword 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword and Spin! has 3.3K ratings behind it against 212, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Dark Sword 2's written reviews are positive against 8% of Sword and Spin!'s.

Dark Sword 2 ships an update fortnightly, Sword and Spin! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Sword 2 | Sword and Spin! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sword-2/id1186180535/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-spin/id6464312887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 212 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **44.0% of reviews** | 7.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 378 MB | 335 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NANOO COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011714859) | [Rollic Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Sword 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sword-2/id1186180535)

Embark on a sci-fi action RPG adventure as a female cyborg to save humanity. Form a 3-member squad, hack and slash through missions, and customize your characters with advanced gameplay and enhanced graphics. Play offline on low-spec devices.

**Highlights:** Enhanced dark silhouette graphics, 3-member squad system with tag and co-op modes, Diverse female cyborg characters (Fatima) with unique skills, Over 100 missions with unique enemies and bosses, Offline play and low-spec device optimization, Fatima upgrade system (AI, Weapons, Skills, etc.), Equipment crafting and plugin system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Souls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Toolkit x30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 14,300 GOLD | $2.99 | one-time |
| EXP Booster (A Rank) x10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 525 Souls | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7-DAY VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supply Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,100 Souls | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30-DAY VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,300 Souls | $19.99 | one-time |
| Squad Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


### Sword and Spin!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-spin/id6464312887)

Engage in thrilling sword-clashing combat to enhance your weapon's power. Collect fallen swords to become stronger and dominate the arena. Experience dynamic battles where strategy and collection go hand-in-hand.

**Highlights:** Spin with your greatsword, Clash with other swords, Increase sword damage, Pick up swords to empower yourself, Dynamic combat

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| A New Sword! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Money x12500 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x20 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads & Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Sword | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads & Double Sword | $17.99 | one-time |
| Limitless Skip-it | $41.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 💡 Innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Misleading advertising
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at level 100
- Swords not functioning properly
- Progress resets unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Improved progression system
- Bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Sword 2 free?

Dark Sword 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sword and Spin! free?

Sword and Spin! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dark Sword 2 or Sword and Spin!?

Dark Sword 2 is rated higher. Dark Sword 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Sword and Spin! averages 4.3 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Dark Sword 2 or Sword and Spin! have ads?

Both Dark Sword 2 and Sword and Spin! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Sword 2 or Sword and Spin!?

Dark Sword 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Sword and Spin! weekly. Most recently, Dark Sword 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sword and Spin! on October 30, 2026.

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