# Pixel Sword Fish io vs Man VS Sword

The clearest difference is ads: Man VS Sword at none against Pixel Sword Fish io's shown. Man VS Sword also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Pixel Sword Fish io's advantage is ratings volume (129K vs 155). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Sword Fish io sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Man VS Sword sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Pixel Sword Fish io against 4.6 for Man VS Sword. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Sword Fish io has 129K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixel Sword Fish io ships an update every 4 weeks, Man VS Sword every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Sword Fish io | Man VS Sword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sword-fish-io/id1217857298/reviews) | **[4.6 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/man-vs-sword/id1518035020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129K** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 296 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [zurab inaishvili](https://appshunter.io/developer/885504564) | [RadPirates](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218338313) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Sword Fish io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sword-fish-io/id1217857298)

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer battles by evolving your character and growing your sword. Compete against players worldwide in various game modes, from classic free-for-alls to team-based challenges and survival arenas. Customize your character and unlock powerful swords to dominate the battlefield.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced multiplayer battles, Character customization, Unlock and upgrade swords, Multiple game modes, Collect unique skins, Evolve and grow sword

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 6000 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| LVL 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove waiting time | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| LVL 25 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 60 000 Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Stars | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Good offline mode
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Variety of skins/upgrades
- 👍 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Slow progression, pay-to-win elements
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔨 Imbalanced gameplay, overpowered players
- 🔗 Unreliable online/multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues and server disconnects
- Spawn killing and spawn protection problems
- Collision detection and swords going through players
- Progress/data loss after reinstalls
- Freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- Improved progression system
- Reduced ads or ad-free option
- Better balance and fairness
- More customization options
- Multiplayer improvements (e.g. private matches, leaderboards)


### Man VS Sword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/man-vs-sword/id1518035020)

Embark on an adventure as a knight in a low-poly 3D world filled with diverse enemies. Master simple tap controls to attack, slide, and jump your way through dangers. This action-packed game is easy to learn and offers engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Low poly 3D environments, Diverse enemies and animations, Simple tap controls, Attack, slide, and jump mechanics

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Sword Fish io free?

Pixel Sword Fish io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Man VS Sword free?

Man VS Sword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Sword Fish io or Man VS Sword?

Man VS Sword is rated higher. Pixel Sword Fish io averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129K ratings, while Man VS Sword averages 4.6 from 155 ratings.

### Do Pixel Sword Fish io or Man VS Sword have ads?

Pixel Sword Fish io shows ads; Man VS Sword does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Sword Fish io or Man VS Sword?

Pixel Sword Fish io ships an update every 4 weeks, and Man VS Sword every 6 days. Most recently, Pixel Sword Fish io was updated on November 12, 2026 and Man VS Sword on November 3, 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.*