Comparison

Atrophy vs Swordash

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

Head to head
About

Atrophy

Embark on a challenging action RPG adventure in a hostile, labyrinthine world. Master a simple combat system to battle swarms of foes, uncover existential questions, and persevere through increasingly difficult trials. Victory requires timing and persistence in this dark, science fiction-inspired experience.

Highlights
  • Challenging action RPG gameplay
  • Claustrophobic open world
  • Simple yet frantic combat system
  • Existential science fiction themes
  • Endless swarms of foes
  • Timing and persistence based progression
Features
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Nothing will prepare you to fight through the paradoxically claustrophobic open world in this difficult action rpg. Using a simple combat system, you must frantically battle your way through a hostile labyrinth in which you are almost certainly destined to fail. What is the purpose of meaning? What is the meaning of purpose? Do such concepts have any significance in a world of violence and suffering? What would it be like if some unspecified Dark Software developer made an existential science fiction anime action rpg? The answer to such questions may or may not be present in the chaotic trials that await. The unknown and unknowing protagonist must face endless swarms of horrible foes in a hostile environment. She is armed only with strange abilities and a drive to understand where she is, what she is, and if she is. Her skills can only be realized through repeated encounters, set to the cacophony of Sein zum Tode, that necessarily end with her obliteration or that of her adversaries. She will be challenged with seemingly impossible situations, and her victory, if such a term can be applied in this case, will ultimately depend upon timing and persistence. In a succession of increasingly rapid and difficulty battles, she must fight her way through darkness, pain, and uncertainty, or she will inevitably descend into an abyss of nothingness. In summary, it’s like the conflict between Schopenhauer and Hegel, if one was a cute girl, who awoke in a terrible place without any memories, and the other was a horde of blood-thirsty demons bent on her destruction. It isn't an mmorpg, so no one can help you. It isn't freemium, so your money is useless. Will you survive the violence present here? Probably not, but that is okay. There are plenty of easy iOS games available for casual players. Atrophy is presented by amoeba.blue

About

Swordash

Defend your home from a relentless horde of enemies in this action-packed adventure. Master strategic combat with randomized skills, collect powerful gear, and unlock devastating ultimate abilities to become the ultimate hero. Face fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in a quest to stop an invasion.

Highlights
  • Randomized skills for strategic combat
  • Collect powerful disks for ultimate abilities
  • Arsenal of unique weapons and gear
  • Battle fearsome bosses
  • Unlock hidden secrets with science
Features
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Get ready to defend your home against a horde of insane enemies in this epic adventure! A mysterious girl has returned, and it's up to you to stop the invasion. Show off your bravery and become the ultimate hero! Unleash Your Power: • Master the art of strategy with random skills that change with every battle. • Collect powerful disks to unlock devastating ultimate abilities. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of weapons and gear, each with its own unique features. • Take on fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in each level. • Harness the power of science and unlock hidden secrets to become even more powerful. Join the fight and show the world what you're made of in this pulse-pounding game! Discord: https://discord.gg/M5uxkTemT3

Screenshots

Atrophy3 screens
Swordash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Swordash at 4.8 against Atrophy's 3.5. Swordash also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 17) and review sentiment (61% vs 50%). Atrophy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Swordash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Atrophy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swordash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swordash has 1.1K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Atrophy's written reviews are positive against 61% of Swordash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atrophy ships an update every 9 days, Swordash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Atrophy versus Swordash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtrophySwordash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (17 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews61.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB246 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developeramoeba.blue llcFATTOY

Customer experience

Atrophy

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Swordash

All ratings1,050 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative29.6%

Bugs and requests

Atrophy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Swordash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads prevent returning to game
  • Difficulty with viewing ads
  • Inconsistent hit detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve translation and dialogue
  • Reduce skin prices
  • Implement offline mode
  • Add co-op and PvP modes

In-app purchases

None

Atrophy

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Swordash

One-time10
  • Daily Package #2$0.99
  • Daily Package #1$0.99
  • Rookie Bundle$0.99
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  • Purchase all$2.99
  • 400(+400) Zeno's drop$4.99
  • 月卡$4.99
  • 每周礼包#01$4.99
  • ADs Pass$9.99
  • 800(+800) Zeno's drop$9.99
  • 1600(+1600) Zeno's drop$19.99

Questions

Is Atrophy free?
Atrophy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swordash free?
Swordash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Atrophy or Swordash?
Swordash is rated higher. Atrophy averages 3.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Swordash averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Atrophy or Swordash have ads?
Swordash shows ads; Atrophy does not.
Which is updated more often, Atrophy or Swordash?
Atrophy ships an update every 9 days, and Swordash every 11 days. Most recently, Atrophy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Swordash on November 12, 2026.

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