Comparison

Frostfall vs Swordash

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Fantasy battle royale gameplay
  • Discover and combine weapons and spells
  • Over 7000 item combinations
  • Matches under 5 minutes
  • Unlockable characters and lore
  • Leaderboard progression
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Frostfall4 screens
Swordash4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frostfall ships an update monthly, Swordash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Frostfall versus Swordash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrostfallSwordash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (320 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3201.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB246 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDusk Ltd.FATTOY

Customer experience

Frostfall

All ratings320 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative16.7%

Swordash

All ratings1,050 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative29.6%

User reviews

Frostfall

From 320 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

6 purchases

Frostfall

One-time6
  • 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
10 purchases

Swordash

One-time10
  • 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

Questions

Is Frostfall free?
Frostfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swordash free?
Swordash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frostfall or Swordash?
Swordash is rated higher. Frostfall averages 4.7 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Swordash averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Frostfall or Swordash have ads?
Swordash shows ads; Frostfall does not.
Which is updated more often, Frostfall or Swordash?
Frostfall ships an update monthly, and Swordash every 11 days. Most recently, Frostfall was updated on November 2, 2026 and Swordash on November 12, 2026.

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