# Frostfall vs Swordash

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frostfall | Swordash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frostfall/id1417448796/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordash/id6443986363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 320 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dusk Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417448795) | [FATTOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124851670) |

## What reviewers say

### Frostfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frostfall/id1417448796)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Arka | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Arka | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Arka | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Arka | $19.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Arka | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Arka | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚖️ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent loading screen crashes
- 🎮 High bot population in matches
- 🗺️ Map design causes player collision issues
- 👀 Difficult to see looted items
- ⚡ Lag and stuttering issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Team/duo gameplay modes
- First-person camera option
- Expanded map size
- More weapon variety
- Increased player count per match


### Swordash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordash/id6443986363)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Package #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400(+400) Zeno's drop | $4.99 | one-time |
| 月卡 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 每周礼包#01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| ADs Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 800(+800) Zeno's drop | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1600(+1600) Zeno's drop | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying combat system
- 💡 Interesting upgrade system
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Expensive skins
- 🐛 Crashes and disconnections
- ⏱️ Short playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Ads prevent returning to game
- Difficulty with viewing ads
- Inconsistent hit detection

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve translation and dialogue
- Reduce skin prices
- Implement offline mode
- Add co-op and PvP modes


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*