Frostfall vs Swordash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Frostfall
Experience a unique fantasy battle royale on mobile. Discover and combine hundreds of weapons and spells to outwit opponents in fast-paced matches. Unlock characters and explore lore as you climb the leaderboards.
- Fantasy battle royale gameplay
- Discover and combine weapons and spells
- Over 7000 item combinations
- Matches under 5 minutes
- Unlockable characters and lore
- Leaderboard progression
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Works with: iPhone SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro; iPad mini 4, 5; iPad Air 2, 3; iPad Pro Frostfall DOES NOT support: iPhone 5s, 6, 6 Plus; iPad Air, Mini, 2, 3; iPod Touch. Frostfall is the world’s first fantasy-infused battle royale built specifically for mobile. In Frostfall, you discover and combine dangerous weapons, ancient technology, and potent spells to defeat your foes. Featuring a fun cast of characters from Doran a curious fox, to Basilisk, a feared sea captain. Pick your favorite and go into battle! Forge Your Hero - Play however you want every match by discovering new combinations of weapons and spells. With over 7000 item combinations, each battle is exciting, chaotic, and unique. Quick Games for Mobile - Frostfall matches are under 5 minutes! Get-in, get-out (Pro tip: flush the toilet and wash your hands). An Epic Quest! - Unlock Characters, Totems, Emotes (and more) through the Quest. Read about the lore of Lhun and the characters who inhabit it. Climb The Leaderboards - Win Honor as you play to show your skill, and become the best Lhunatic around! Frostfall is easy to pick up but hard to master — TO BATTLE!
Swordash
Defend your home from a relentless horde of enemies in this action-packed adventure. Master strategic combat with randomized skills, collect powerful gear, and unlock devastating ultimate abilities to become the ultimate hero. Face fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in a quest to stop an invasion.
- Randomized skills for strategic combat
- Collect powerful disks for ultimate abilities
- Arsenal of unique weapons and gear
- Battle fearsome bosses
- Unlock hidden secrets with science
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Get ready to defend your home against a horde of insane enemies in this epic adventure! A mysterious girl has returned, and it's up to you to stop the invasion. Show off your bravery and become the ultimate hero! Unleash Your Power: • Master the art of strategy with random skills that change with every battle. • Collect powerful disks to unlock devastating ultimate abilities. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of weapons and gear, each with its own unique features. • Take on fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in each level. • Harness the power of science and unlock hidden secrets to become even more powerful. Join the fight and show the world what you're made of in this pulse-pounding game! Discord: https://discord.gg/M5uxkTemT3
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Frostfall at none against Swordash's shown. Frostfall also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Swordash's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 320). On price, rating, 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. Frostfall sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Swordash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Frostfall against 4.8 for Swordash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 320 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Frostfall's written reviews are positive against 61% of Swordash's.
Frostfall ships an update monthly, Swordash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frostfall | Swordash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (320 ratings) | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews — better | 61.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 320 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| 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 | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.1 GB | 246 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dusk Ltd. | FATTOY |
Customer experience
Frostfall
Swordash
User reviews
Frostfall
From 320 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⚖️ Skill-based gameplay, not pay-to-win
- 🎨 Excellent art and graphics
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💰 Free-to-play with cosmetic-only purchases
- 🔄 Quick matches and fast-paced action
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent loading screen crashes
- 🎮 High bot population in matches
- 🗺️ Map design causes player collision issues
- 👀 Difficult to see looted items
- ⚡ Lag and stuttering issues
Swordash
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying combat system
- 💡 Interesting upgrade system
- 🎨 Nice graphics
Room to improve
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Expensive skins
- 🐛 Crashes and disconnections
- ⏱️ Short playtime
Bugs and requests
Frostfall
Reported bugs
8 issues- Game stuck on loading/splash screen
- Game won't open or launch
- Stuck on Frostfall title screen
- Login error claiming account logged in elsewhere
- Lag causing character to skip across screen
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- Unable to target enemies during lag
- Game crashes on specific iOS versions
- Incompatibility with iPhone 6 and older models
Requested features
10 requests- Team/duo gameplay modes
- First-person camera option
- Expanded map size
- More weapon variety
- Increased player count per match
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- Faster movement mechanics
- Better quest completion indicators
- More frequent rewards for casual players
- Console releases (Xbox mentioned)
- Lower graphics settings for older devices
Swordash
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ads prevent returning to game
- Difficulty with viewing ads
- Inconsistent hit detection
Requested features
5 requests- Add controller support
- Improve translation and dialogue
- Reduce skin prices
- Implement offline mode
- Add co-op and PvP modes
In-app purchases
Frostfall
- Pinch of Arka$0.99
- Satchel of Arka$4.99
- Bag of Arka$9.99
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- Chest of Arka$19.99
- Barrel of Arka$49.99
- Mountain of Arka$99.99
Swordash
- Daily Package #2$0.99
- Daily Package #1$0.99
- Rookie Bundle$0.99
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- Purchase all$2.99
- 400(+400) Zeno's drop$4.99
- 月卡$4.99
- 每周礼包#01$4.99
- ADs Pass$9.99
- 800(+800) Zeno's drop$9.99
- 1600(+1600) Zeno's drop$19.99









