Comparison

Magic World vs Sword Knight

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

Head to head
About

Magic World

Embark on a 2D side-scrolling adventure as tiny medieval characters. Explore exotic locations, battle monsters, collect coins, and rescue a captured fairy from the Skull Boss. Unlock new characters and defeat challenging bosses.

Highlights
  • 2D Side-scrolling platformer RPG
  • Multiple tiny characters (Wizard, Witcher, Priest, Fairy)
  • Explore exotic locations (Pine Hills, Temple, Dungeon, Volcano)
  • Battle monsters and defeat bosses
  • Collect coins and unlock characters
  • Ranking stage
Features
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Magic World is a 2D Side-scrolling platformer RPG with medieval tiny characters. A game that you will excited with new adventures by tiny characters. Help me! Help me! The Skull Boss have invaded the magic world and capture a little fairy. Explore new adventures a world filled with many dangers, slay monsters, collect coins, unlock new tiny characters, and defeat bosses. There are many exotic locations, such as Pine Hills, Temple, Dungeon, Mine, Volcano, Lava Cave and others. Can you defeat the bosses and help little fairy. What are you waiting for ? Try it yourself. Features + Multiple monsters. + Multiple Super Tiny characters such as Wizard, Witcher, Priest and Fairy. + Multiple Exotic locations. + Excellent 2D Side-scrolling graphics. + Free to play. Easy to play. + Ranking stage for show all your friends!

About

Sword Knight

Embark on an epic quest as a future warrior chosen to defeat monstrous creatures and save the universe. Master visceral combat with precise controls, parrying and slashing your way through diverse lands and challenging battles.

Highlights
  • Visceral combat system
  • Parry and slash mechanics
  • Explore diverse lands
  • Master sword fighting
  • Fight fierce battles
  • Become a hero
Features
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Legend has it that millions years ago, the mighty force unleashed turned every species in the world into powerfully-armored monsters. No human could exist and the world was on the edge of doom. A warrior from the future has been chosen to end the fight and save the universe from fall. He has to challenge dark forces to find out and destroy the dangerous energy. Death and dishonesty stalk the land. The lone warrior— with no one besides and nothing to lose, clenches his sword as he sets out for the fight and explores the darkest secrets of the shadow power. Many lands, many world views, and free fighting styles. Which strategies will you choose? Fight back with rage and courage if you want to win! The world’s fate lies in your hand! Sword of Knight is a cool fighting game that gives you a great chance to show your skills to the world of players. Become a hero and save the universe from fall. Parry and Slash! Experience visceral combat with the attack and defend buttons! Master the precise controls and witness the true pleasure of breathtaking sword mastery action! Many fierce battles are waiting for you: survival in the lava caves, exploring the underground world, and much more! Take a bite of this sword fighting game and become a legend now.

Screenshots

Magic World4 screens
Sword Knight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sword Knight at 75% against Magic World's 40%. Sword Knight also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Magic World's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Magic World sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sword Knight asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sword Knight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword Knight has 472 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Magic World's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sword Knight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic World ships an update every 10 months, Sword Knight every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Magic World versus Sword Knight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic WorldSword Knight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27 ratings)4.7 (472 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27472 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB312 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWipoo ChatwaranonKim Pham

Customer experience

Magic World

All ratings27 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative30.0%

Sword Knight

All ratings467 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Magic World

One-time1
  • Remove ADS$0.99
None

Sword Knight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic World free?
Magic World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sword Knight free?
Sword Knight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magic World or Sword Knight?
Sword Knight is rated higher. Magic World averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Sword Knight averages 4.7 from 472 ratings.
Do Magic World or Sword Knight have ads?
Neither Magic World nor Sword Knight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic World or Sword Knight?
Magic World ships an update every 10 months, and Sword Knight every 5 months. Most recently, Magic World was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sword Knight on October 24, 2026.

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