SwordArtOnline vs BLEACH Mobile 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SwordArtOnline
Step into the world of Sword Art Online as the protagonist in this MMORPG. Team up with other players to conquer Aincrad, forge weapons, and experience an "what-if" story that diverges from the original anime.
- Become the protagonist
- Cooperative MMORPG gameplay
- Experience original SAO story from your POV
- Forge weapons and use skills
- Battle monsters and complete quests
- Behind-the-scenes stories
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The newest Sword Art Online game! This time, the protagonist is...you! You appear in this online RPG as a member of an Assault Team, working with other imprisoned players to reach the 100th floor of Aincrad! What if you were trapped in a game of life or death? You can experience meeting familiar characters and connecting to the original SAO story from your own POV. Experience behind-the-scenes stories not seen in the original SAO, and completely different story developments! Live out a "what-if" story where you affect Aincrad! Battle System Fight through the sprawling fields of Aincrad with your partner Koharu, trapped together in a game of life and death! You'll need to cooperate with Assault Teams across the land and battle together to beat powerful monsters and tough quests! Forging stronger weapons, using skills with all kinds of effects, and preparing for each enemy's weak points and attack patterns are all key to your success! -Boost Mode is a monthly subscription that gives you the following boosts: -Important ・Boost Mode is valid for a month starting from the purchased date and will be automatically renewed each month. ・If cancelled during the validity period, you will continue receiving effect of the boosts until you log out after the expiration date. ・You cannot make duplicate purchases during the validity period. ・Please be aware that deleting the app does not cancel this subscription. -Payment, Duration, Renewal ・Payment of this subscription will be made through Apple ID. ・If cancellation is not made 24 hours prior to the expiration date, the subscription will be renewed automatically. ・The one-month subscription will be renewed automatically within 24 hours before the expiry date and monthly charges will occur at every renewal. -Cancellation ・This subscription must be canceled at least 24 hours prior to the expiration date. ・Cancellation may be completed through the following procedure. 1. Tap Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Store 2. Tap "Apple ID"" at the top of the screen. 3. Tap "View Apple ID"" then ""Subscriptions" 4. Tap "Boost Mode" purchased on "SWORD ART ONLINE: Integral Factor" to see the purchase history. 5. Cancel subscription by tapping ""Cancel Subscription"" Other Precautions ・There is a possibility that connection problems may occur when purchasing, so please do not close the application while purchase is still processing. ・Terms of Service http://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/terms/ ・Privacy Policy http://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/privacy/ Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Website: https://bandainamcoent.co.jp/english/ By downloading or installing this app, you agree to the Bandai Namco Entertainment Terms of Service. Terms of Service: https://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/privacy/ Note: This game contains some items available for in-app purchase that can enhance gameplay and speed up your progress. In-app purchases can be disabled in your device settings, see https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304 for more details. This application is distributed under the official rights from the license holder.
BLEACH Mobile 3D
Experience the world of BLEACH in this official 3D MMORPG mobile game. Relive the anime's story with original characters, voice actors, and classic skills. Explore iconic locations and engage in real-time multiplayer battles.
- Authentic anime story and characters
- Original voice actor cast
- 3D open-world exploration
- Real-time multiplayer battles
- Classic skill and combat mechanics
- Iconic BLEACH locations
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Joint development with KLabGames The First ever Genuine BLEACH 3D MMORPG Mobile Game ====== Game Features ====== --Truthful to the Anime Classic, Replay the Story of a Soul Reaper Agent-- Joint development with KLab Games, Original Anime Characters, Story Plot & Classic Skill Reappear, The First ever Genuine 3D MMORPG BLEACH ARPG Mobile Game! --Reappearance of Original Voice Actors, Hundred Actors Lineup-- A Roster of Japan's popular voice actors, a Audio-Visual Feast , Original Voice Talents Reappear, Great Immersive Experience, Leading you to the other side of the world! --Open World Map in 3D, Offering Free Exploration of Hueco Mundo-- 360° free rotating viewing angle, Reappearance of Soul Society, The Human World, Hueco Mundo. Famous Locations such as the Kurosaki Clinic, Urahara Shop, the Rukon District, Las Noches & others, Not featuring a Simple & Boring Mission Mode, Explore the Human world and Hueco Mundo anytime on your own! --13 Court Guard Squad Gathers, Experience Great Fighting Mechanisms-- Bankai! Feel The Power when Ichigo Kurosaki waves his Zanpakuto! Control renowned characters such as Byakuya Kuchiki, Kenpachi Zaraki, Uryu Ishida, Form The Strongest Squad and Experience the most Realistic Battle Experience on Mobile --Multiplayer Real Time Battles, Become a Real Soul Reaper-- Brand New PvP Mode, Real Time PvP Solo Battles, Fight powerful enemies, together with your Teammates, And dive into the Unlimited Multiplayer Hueco Mundo's Big Brawl, Join the fight together and march toward the final chapter!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SwordArtOnline at 4.4 against BLEACH Mobile 3D's 3.8. SwordArtOnline also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 38%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). BLEACH Mobile 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. SwordArtOnline sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and BLEACH Mobile 3D sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SwordArtOnline holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwordArtOnline has 12K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of SwordArtOnline's written reviews are positive against 38% of BLEACH Mobile 3D's.
SwordArtOnline ships an update fortnightly, BLEACH Mobile 3D every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SwordArtOnline | BLEACH Mobile 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (12K ratings) — better | 3.8 (1.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews — better | 38.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1.3K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 390 MB | 3.1 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. | SKYWORK AI PTE LTD |
Customer experience
SwordArtOnline
BLEACH Mobile 3D
User reviews
SwordArtOnline
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 👍 Engaging storyline and characters
- 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 📱 Great mobile experience
- 🎨 Customizable character creation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression and level grinding
- 🔇 Audio issues and sound cutting out
BLEACH Mobile 3D
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🎨 Captures Bleach anime well
- 💎 Fun and addictive
Room to improve
- 💰 Pay-to-win model
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🕰️ Long unskippable intro
- 🤕 Poor customer support
Bugs and requests
SwordArtOnline
Reported bugs
5 issues- Bosses disappearing during battles
- Characters getting stuck and becoming invisible
- Inability to change servers or send messages to friends
- Arcana gems not being properly credited
- Constant update loop with no available updates
Requested features
7 requests- Controller support
- Ability to change partner character's appearance
- In-game trading system
- Player-vs-player (PvP) mode
- More diverse weapon and skill options
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- Ability to replay story dialogues
- Improved social features like guilds and chat
BLEACH Mobile 3D
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues and lost account data
- Download failures and installation problems
- Incorrect in-app purchases and missing items
Requested features
5 requests- Add more characters from Bleach series
- Improve character progression system
- Implement controller support
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes
- Improve communication with players
In-app purchases
SwordArtOnline
- Boost Mode$8.991 Month
- Arcanagem A$0.99
- Arcanagem B$3.99
- 1H Sword Rookie's Pack$3.99
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- Arcanagem C$7.99
- Arcana Gem Pack$7.99
- Arcanagem D$12.99
- Arcanagem E$26.99
- Arcanagem F$39.99
- Arcanagem G$79.99
BLEACH Mobile 3D
- Daily Fragment Pack$0.99
- Daily Advance Pack$0.99
- 120 Crystal$1.99
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- Weekly Card$1.99
- Daily Recruit Pack$1.99
- Silver Pack$9.99
- Gold Pack$14.99
- Platinum Pack$29.99
- Diamond Pack$39.99
- 6000 Crystal$99.99
- Luxury Pack$99.99
Questions
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