Comparison

Swipe War vs Blox Runner

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

Head to head
About

Swipe War

Engage in strategic army battles inspired by a classic paper war game. Deploy your forces with unique units and abilities, then swipe to attack your opponent. Compete in ranked matches over the cloud or play against your device.

Highlights
  • Army deployment and unit customization
  • Strategic swipe-to-attack gameplay
  • Pass and play mode
  • Play against AI
  • Cloud-based ranked matches
  • Inspired by 1970s paper war game
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Swipe War is a battlefield, army vs army strategy game; Swipe War is loosely based on a paper war game played with a pencil by children from the 1970s. To start, players purchase and deploy an army with 40 points. Units have varied costs and abilities, so arrange your army on the battlefield as desired. The player’s army is positioned on the bottom half of the battlefield and they will always swipe up at the enemy army, which is deployed at the top of the battlefield. Play types include pass and play, play against your phone, and the main game: "Ranked Wars" is played over the cloud.

About

Blox Runner

Embark on an endless running adventure, navigating treacherous obstacles and defeating bosses. Unlock unique heroes with special abilities, explore enchanting worlds, and customize your characters. Enjoy offline play and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Unlock unique heroes with special abilities
  • Conquer diverse obstacle patterns
  • Explore enchanting worlds
  • Defeat mighty world bosses
  • Climb the global leaderboard
  • Unlock powerful upgrades and augmentations
  • Collect daily login and AFK rewards
  • Offline play supported
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Blox Runner: Experience the Ultimate Endless Running Adventure! Join the thrilling escapade in Blox Runner, where you navigate through treacherous obstacles, outsmart cunning enemies, and defeat formidable bosses in your quest to save the kingdom. With its unique blend of casual RPG elements and fast-paced action, Blox Runner offers an unforgettable endless running experience. Key Features: ▶ Unlock Unique Heroes: Choose from a diverse roster of heroes, each with special abilities to aid your journey. ▶ Conquer Diverse Patterns: Face an ever-changing array of obstacles and challenges in your path. ▶ Explore Enchanting Worlds: Travel across multiple realms, each with distinct environments and obstacles. ▶ Defeat Mighty World Bosses: Engage in epic battles against colossal bosses with unique powers and strategies. ▶ Climb the Leaderboard: Compete with players worldwide and showcase your skills. ▶ Unlock Powerful Upgrades: Enhance your heroes and boosts to increase your chances of success. ▶ Collect Rewards: Enjoy daily login bonuses, marathon rewards, and AFK loot to fuel your adventure. ▶ Customize with Augmentations: Tailor your run with special augmentations to suit your play style. ▶ Outfit Your Heroes: Dress your heroes in stylish outfits for added flair. ▶ Unlock the Dragon Dungeon: Venture into the depths for even greater challenges and rewards. ▶ Track Your Progress: Monitor all your stats to see how far you've come. ▶ No Stamina, No Limits: Play as much as you want without any stamina restrictions. ▶ Offline Play: Enjoy the game anytime, anywhere, and sync your progress online when convenient. Blox Runner combines strategy, skill, and speed, making every run a thrilling experience. Whether you're battling bosses, climbing the leaderboard, or simply enjoying the journey, there's always something new to discover. Note: Best experienced on iPhone 6s and above. Some features may not be supported on devices with lower specs.

Screenshots

Swipe War4 screens
Blox Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Swipe War at weekly against Blox Runner's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Swipe War sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Blox Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Swipe War against 5.0 for Blox Runner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swipe War ships an update weekly, Blox Runner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Swipe War versus Blox Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwipe WarBlox Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB339 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMarkham Enterprises IncSumoa Slush LLC

Customer experience

Swipe War

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blox Runner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Swipe War

One-time7
  • 3 Bazookas$0.99
  • 3 Trenches$0.99
  • 3 Walls$0.99
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  • Tri-Pack$0.99
  • 3 Reserves$1.99
  • 3 Cavalry$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
10 purchases

Blox Runner

One-time10
  • Piggy Bank$0.99
  • Pouch of Diamonds$0.99
  • Case of Diamonds$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove All Ads$4.99
  • Hero Reaper$4.99
  • Hero Ice Mage$4.99
  • No Ads Hero Bundle$6.99
  • Chest of Diamonds$9.99
  • Crate of Diamonds$24.99
  • Boat of Diamonds$49.99

Questions

Is Swipe War free?
Swipe War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blox Runner free?
Blox Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swipe War or Blox Runner?
Swipe War and Blox Runner are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Swipe War or Blox Runner have ads?
Both Swipe War and Blox Runner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Swipe War or Blox Runner?
Swipe War ships an update weekly, and Blox Runner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Swipe War was updated on October 13, 2026 and Blox Runner on October 9, 2026.

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