# SwordArtOnline vs Revelation M

The clearest difference is rating: Revelation M at 4.7 against SwordArtOnline's 4.4. SwordArtOnline's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 60%). 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 Revelation M sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Revelation M holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of SwordArtOnline's written reviews are positive against 60% of Revelation M's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SwordArtOnline ships an update fortnightly, Revelation M every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwordArtOnline | Revelation M |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordartonline-integralfactor/id1347075404/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revelation-m/id6446514699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 60.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 391 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/352305770) | [HaoPlay Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518979561) |

## 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


### Revelation M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revelation-m/id6446514699)

Embark on an epic fantasy MMORPG adventure in a breathtaking 3D world. Explore vast skies and seas, tackle challenging dungeons, and develop your character through an elaborate profession system. Unleash your creativity with extensive character customization and a deep fashion system.

**Highlights:** Vast 3D world exploration (sky and sea), Challenging dungeons and combat, Elaborate profession and character development system, Advanced character creation and fashion system, Social roles (Musician, Chef, etc.), Cooperative gameplay and exploration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Sky Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Boost Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Selection | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Sky Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Classic Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Monthly Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 980 Sky Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Sky Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Sky Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Sky Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Detailed character customization
- 💡 Interesting story and gameplay
- 🤩 Impressive visuals and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy voice acting and lip-syncing
- 🔇 Poor audio quality and inconsistent voices
- 🔍 Small text and UI elements
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Laggy and unstable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Dialogue and voice issues
- Inability to access character selection
- Networking and loading problems

**Requested features**

- Add more skin tones and hairstyles
- Improve voice acting and dialogue
- Optimize performance and stability
- Increase text and UI size for better readability
- Implement body customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwordArtOnline free?

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

### Is Revelation M free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SwordArtOnline or Revelation M?

Revelation M is rated higher. SwordArtOnline averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Revelation M averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do SwordArtOnline or Revelation M have ads?

Neither SwordArtOnline nor Revelation M shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwordArtOnline or Revelation M?

SwordArtOnline ships an update fortnightly, and Revelation M every 2 months. Most recently, SwordArtOnline was updated on November 6, 2026 and Revelation M 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.*