# Sharpen Blade vs Swords Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sharpen Blade at 59% against Swords Maker's 9%. Sharpen Blade also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (50K vs 5.7K). Swords Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sharpen Blade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Swords Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sharpen Blade holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sharpen Blade has 50K ratings behind it against 5.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Sharpen Blade's written reviews are positive against 9% of Swords Maker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sharpen Blade | Swords Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharpen-blade/id1488895948/reviews)** | [4.4 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swords-maker/id1601831541/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 5.7K |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/531022725) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Sharpen Blade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharpen-blade/id1488895948)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Certain levels unbeatable due to glitches
- Game crashes when ads appear
- Progress resets unexpectedly

**Requested features**

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


### Swords Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swords-maker/id1601831541)

Forge metal, shape it into powerful weapons, and battle enemies in this exciting sword-making runner game. Unlock hundreds of sword combinations and face new challenges at the end of each level.

**Highlights:** Forge metal into swords, Shape swords for combat, Battle enemies with created swords, Unlock hundreds of sword combinations, Navigate obstacles, Progress through levels with unique swords

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Decent graphics
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes
- 🔒 Forced ads even after paying to remove them
- 🕹️ Difficulty spike and unfair level design
- 🕹️ Meaningless stats and progression issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at certain levels
- Inability to progress past level 17 or 55
- Permanent loss of unlocked skins

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Improved level design and difficulty balancing
- More meaningful progression and stat system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sharpen Blade free?

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

### Is Swords Maker free?

Swords Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sharpen Blade or Swords Maker?

Sharpen Blade is rated higher. Sharpen Blade averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Swords Maker averages 4.4 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Sharpen Blade or Swords Maker have ads?

Sharpen Blade shows ads; Swords Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sharpen Blade or Swords Maker?

Sharpen Blade ships an update weekly, and Swords Maker weekly. Most recently, Sharpen Blade was updated on November 1, 2026 and Swords Maker on October 30, 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.*