Comparison

Sharpen Blade vs Sword Maker

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

Head to head
About

Sharpen Blade

Engage in a satisfying simulation of crafting powerful swords. Grind and shape various blade designs to test their strength in this addictive game.

Highlights
  • Realistic grinding simulation
  • Simple and engaging gameplay
  • Satisfying visuals and sound
  • Multiple blade shapes
  • Sword strength testing
Features
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How many blades can you make? Create the most powerful sword and try it for strength! No one can resist on making a perfect sword! Game features: -Real grinding experiences -Simple but engaging mechanics -Satisfying visuals and sound effect -Tons of new shapes of blades Enjoy and have fun!

About

Sword Maker

Design and craft unique swords of various shapes and sizes. Experience realistic grinding mechanics on your mobile device. Unlock new possibilities and enhance your creations.

Highlights
  • Craft swords of all shapes and sizes
  • Realistic grinding experience
  • Doubles cash reward (premium)
  • Removes all ads (premium)
  • Provides 1 free daily chest (premium)
Features
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Are you ready to sharpen your blade? Craft your legendary sword right now! Make as many swords as you can, of all shapes and sizes. Enjoy the real grinding experience on the screen of your phone. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Subscription options Weekly Premium offers a weekly subscription for $7.99 after a 3-day free trial. It doubles your cash reward, removes all ads and provides 1 free daily chest. End of trial period and subscription renewal This price is established for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling trial period or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want in the settings if your iTunes account. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements offered in your chosen Subscription Option. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@playgendary.com Privacy Policy: http://www.playgendary.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: http://www.playgendary.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Sharpen Blade4 screens
Sword Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sharpen Blade at 59% against Sword Maker's 13%. Sharpen Blade also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Sword Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Sharpen Blade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sword Maker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sharpen Blade holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50K and 17K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Sharpen Blade's written reviews are positive against 13% of Sword Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sharpen Blade ships an update weekly, Sword Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sharpen Blade versus Sword Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharpen BladeSword Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (50K ratings) — better4.4 (17K ratings)
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews — better13.1% of reviews
Number of ratings50K — better17K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB219 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.Playgendary Limited

Customer experience

Sharpen Blade

All ratings49,554 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews374 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.2%

Sword Maker

All ratings16,632 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews251 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative80.5%

User reviews

Sharpen Blade

From 50K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Satisfying gameplay
  • 🚀 Addictive and fun
  • 💡 Creative sword-making
  • 🔒 Minimal ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • ⏱️ Too many ads
  • 🔧 Controls can be tricky
  • 🔁 Repetitive after a while

Sword Maker

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙂 Fun game concept
  • 👍 Decent gameplay
  • 💡 Customization options

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Choppy controls
  • 🤔 Lack of challenge

Bugs and requests

Sharpen Blade

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certain levels unbeatable due to glitches
  • Game crashes when ads appear
  • Progress resets unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Custom sword creation mode
  • Ability to test and use created swords
  • Undo/reset functionality

Sword Maker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Deleted player progress

Requested features

3 requests
  • More sword designs
  • Ability to make mistakes
  • Reduce ads or add paid option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sharpen Blade

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99
1 purchases

Sword Maker

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days

Questions

Is Sharpen Blade free?
Sharpen Blade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sword Maker free?
Sword Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sharpen Blade or Sword Maker?
Sharpen Blade is rated higher. Sharpen Blade averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Sword Maker averages 4.4 from 17K ratings.
Do Sharpen Blade or Sword Maker have ads?
Sharpen Blade shows ads; Sword Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Sharpen Blade or Sword Maker?
Sharpen Blade ships an update weekly, and Sword Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sharpen Blade was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sword Maker on October 20, 2026.

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