Swingthon vs Web Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swingthon
Control a swinging character by touching and holding the screen to extend a rope. Release to launch and navigate through challenging environments. Compete for the highest score globally and with friends.
- Touch and hold to swing
- Release to fly
- Avoid obstacles
- Global leaderboards
- Compete with friends
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Touch and hold anywhere on screen to swing the rope. Release the finger to fly. Try not to hit the top and bottom wall. Compete with friends around the world to achieve the best score. Have fun!
Web Hero
Swing through a bustling city, using spider-like abilities to rescue citizens and thwart villains. This thrilling simulator offers heart-racing action and strategic tapping to navigate obstacles and protect your neighborhood.
- Web-slinging simulator
- Superhero abilities
- Rescue citizens
- Thwart villains
- Navigate city obstacles
- Strategic tapping mechanics
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Be a web hero! Unleash your inner web-slinging hero in Web Hero, an adrenaline-pumping mobile game reminiscent of your favorite wall-crawling champion! Protect your neighborhood from peril and be the beacon of hope in this thrilling web-slinging simulator. As the Web Hero, equipped with spider-like abilities, your mission is clear: thwart villains, prevent accidents, and keep the city safe from harm. Prepare for heart-racing action as you swing into action to rescue the innocent! The adventure awaits! Take control of the Web Hero as you navigate through the bustling city streets, using your agile skills to turn every obstacle into a swinging spectacle. But beware! From lightning-fast trains to unexpected hazards, danger lurks around every corner. Experience the exhilaration of being a superhero with extraordinary powers at your fingertips. Tap to unleash your sticky spider ropes and ensnare obstacles, but tread carefully - strategic tapping strengthens your grip, ensuring nothing slips through your grasp. With every press of your screen, seize the moment and swing into action before it's too late. Are you up to the challenge of being the ultimate protector of your neighbors? Become the hero your city deserves - become the Super Web Hero! Download now and embark on your heroic journey. Go! YOU SUPER WEB HERO!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swingthon at none against Web Hero's 1. Swingthon also leads on ads (none vs shown). Web Hero's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 12). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Web Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Swingthon asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Swingthon against 4.8 for Web Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Web Hero has 13K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Swingthon ships an update every 18 months, Web Hero every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swingthon | Web Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better | 4.8 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 345 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Appulet, Inc | SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD |
Customer experience
Swingthon
Web Hero
Bugs and requests
Swingthon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Web Hero
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to web the last bomb on level 237
- Game keeps crashing after certain levels
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add more web abilities
- Introduce new characters (e.g. Miles Morales)
- Increase level difficulty
- Reduce ad frequency
In-app purchases
Swingthon
No in-app purchases
Web Hero
- No Ads$2.99
Questions
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