Comparison

SwordArtOnline vs BLOCK SURVIVOR X

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

BLOCK SURVIVOR X

Features
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BLOCK SURVIVOR is a vertical brick-break roguelite where every run becomes a fight to survive. Move the paddle, launch the ball, break enemy blocks, collect EXP, and choose upgrades that change your next wave. Blocks keep descending over time, bosses appear during longer runs, and every combo can turn into a screen-filling chain of rebounds, split balls, lightning, magnets, shields, bombs, and lucky rewards. Build your run with upgrades like Multi Ball, Power Shot, Wide Paddle, Piercing, Chain Lightning, Funnel, Repair, Repel, Split Ball, and EXP Boost. Defeat boss blocks to spin the roulette and earn multiple rewards at once. Between runs, earn coins and unlock permanent shop upgrades to start stronger next time. Your progress and high scores are stored locally on your device, so you can keep chasing better runs at your own pace. Features: • Fast vertical brick-break survival gameplay • Roguelite upgrade choices during each run • Boss blocks and roulette rewards • Combo-focused block formations • Local coins, shop upgrades, and high scores • Neon pixel visuals with a CRT-style arcade look • No account required

Screenshots

SwordArtOnline4 screens
BLOCK SURVIVOR X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLOCK SURVIVOR X at none against SwordArtOnline's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SwordArtOnline sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. BLOCK SURVIVOR X asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SwordArtOnline versus BLOCK SURVIVOR X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwordArtOnlineBLOCK SURVIVOR X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size391 MB74 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBandai Namco Entertainment Inc.Tatsuya Kawauchi

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

BLOCK SURVIVOR X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SwordArtOnline

Subscriptions1
  • Boost Mode$8.991 Month
One-time9
  • 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
None

BLOCK SURVIVOR X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SwordArtOnline free?
SwordArtOnline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLOCK SURVIVOR X free?
BLOCK SURVIVOR X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SwordArtOnline or BLOCK SURVIVOR X have ads?
Neither SwordArtOnline nor BLOCK SURVIVOR X shows ads.

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