# SwordArtOnline vs BLEACH Mobile 3D

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.

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. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwordArtOnline | BLEACH Mobile 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordartonline-integralfactor/id1347075404/reviews)** | [3.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleach-mobile-3d/id1480815980/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 38.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 390 MB | 3.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/352305770) | [SKYWORK AI PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619484606) |

## What reviewers say

### SwordArtOnline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordartonline-integralfactor/id1347075404)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boost Mode | $8.99 | per month |
| Arcanagem A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arcanagem B | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1H Sword Rookie's Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Arcanagem C | $7.99 | one-time |
| Arcana Gem Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Arcanagem D | $12.99 | one-time |
| Arcanagem E | $26.99 | one-time |
| Arcanagem F | $39.99 | one-time |
| Arcanagem G | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 👍 Engaging storyline and characters
- 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 📱 Great mobile experience
- 🎨 Customizable character creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression and level grinding
- 🔇 Audio issues and sound cutting out

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Controller support
- Ability to change partner character's appearance
- In-game trading system
- Player-vs-player (PvP) mode
- More diverse weapon and skill options


### BLEACH Mobile 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleach-mobile-3d/id1480815980)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Fragment Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Advance Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Crystal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Recruit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Crystal | $99.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🎨 Captures Bleach anime well
- 💎 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win model
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🕰️ Long unskippable intro
- 🤕 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost account data
- Download failures and installation problems
- Incorrect in-app purchases and missing items

**Requested features**

- Add more characters from Bleach series
- Improve character progression system
- Implement controller support
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes
- Improve communication with players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwordArtOnline free?

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

### Is BLEACH Mobile 3D free?

BLEACH Mobile 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SwordArtOnline or BLEACH Mobile 3D?

SwordArtOnline is rated higher. SwordArtOnline averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while BLEACH Mobile 3D averages 3.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do SwordArtOnline or BLEACH Mobile 3D have ads?

Neither SwordArtOnline nor BLEACH Mobile 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwordArtOnline or BLEACH Mobile 3D?

SwordArtOnline ships an update fortnightly, and BLEACH Mobile 3D every 5 months. Most recently, SwordArtOnline was updated on October 24, 2026 and BLEACH Mobile 3D 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.*