# Blade Master vs Skull Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Skull Hero at 4.7 against Blade Master's 3.8. Skull Hero also leads on ratings volume (1.4K 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 Skull Hero sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Skull Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skull Hero has 1.4K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Blade Master's written reviews are positive against 63% of Skull Hero's.

Blade Master ships an update every 10 days, Skull Hero every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blade Master | Skull Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-master-mini-action-rpg/id1476011409/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skull-hero/id6775685404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 643 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gameley](https://appshunter.io/developer/939510611) | [HORUS ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856076033) |

## 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 |


### Skull Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skull-hero/id6775685404)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure, battling monsters and farming XP to power up your hero. Master unique weapon skills and face challenging bosses in diverse fantasy lands. Conquer enemies, upgrade your gear, and become the ultimate hero.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat and dodging, XP farming for hero upgrades, Unique weapon skills, Challenging boss fights, Fantasy adventure progression, One-finger controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Utility subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly pet care | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Solaria Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass Mini | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle pass Elite | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blade Master free?

Blade Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Skull Hero free?

Skull Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blade Master or Skull Hero?

Skull Hero is rated higher. Blade Master averages 3.8 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Skull Hero averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Blade Master or Skull Hero have ads?

Skull Hero shows ads; Blade Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blade Master or Skull Hero?

Blade Master ships an update every 10 days, and Skull Hero every 6 days. Most recently, Blade Master was updated on October 26, 2026 and Skull Hero on October 29, 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.*