# Blade Master vs Swordash

The clearest difference is rating: Swordash at 4.8 against Blade Master's 3.8. Swordash also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 51). Blade Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blade Master sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Swordash sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swordash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swordash has 1.1K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 61% positive.

Blade Master ships an update every 10 days, Swordash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blade Master | Swordash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-master-mini-action-rpg/id1476011409/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordash/id6443986363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gameley](https://appshunter.io/developer/939510611) | [FATTOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124851670) |

## What reviewers say

### Blade Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-master-mini-action-rpg/id1476011409)

Embark on an adventure in monster dungeons, eliminating foes to progress and earn rewards. Upgrade weapons and abilities to conquer swarms of enemies and formidable bosses in this action-packed RPG.

**Highlights:** Mini action RPG gameplay, Hundreds of maps to explore, Thousands of unique enemies, Exciting boss fights, Dozens of heroes to unlock, Hundreds of upgrades and skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A pile of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| A heap of energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| A bucket of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle 3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle 4 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle 5 | $13.99 | one-time |
| A barrel of coins | $19.99 | one-time |


### 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 (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Package #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80(+80) Zeno's drop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package #3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400Zeno's drop | $4.99 | 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 |
| Monthly Package #02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sanny Pass Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Key of Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package #02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package #5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| ADs Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 800(+800) Zeno's drop | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月度礼包#01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1600(+1600) Zeno's drop | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Zeno's drop | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package #03 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4000(+4000) Zeno's drop | $49.99 | one-time |
| 8000Zeno's drop | $99.99 | 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 Blade Master free?

Blade Master 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, Blade Master or Swordash?

Swordash is rated higher. Blade Master averages 3.8 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Swordash averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Blade Master or Swordash have ads?

Swordash shows ads; Blade Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blade Master or Swordash?

Blade Master ships an update every 10 days, and Swordash every 11 days. Most recently, Blade Master was updated on October 21, 2026 and Swordash on October 20, 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.*