# Mr Ninja vs Sword Run 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Mr Ninja at 4.7 against Sword Run 3D's 1.9. Mr Ninja also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (16K vs 18). Sword Run 3D's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sword Run 3D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Mr Ninja asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mr Ninja holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mr Ninja has 16K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mr Ninja ships an update every 2 months, Sword Run 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr Ninja | Sword Run 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-ninja-slicey-puzzles/id1489291053/reviews)** | [1.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-run-3d/id1572807057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-ninja-slicey-puzzles/id1489291053)

Engage in a unique puzzle experience where you replace guns with a sword to slash and dash through enemies. Test your creative thinking and outwit smarter foes by making every slice count. Travel to new levels, save hostages, and discover new weapons in this action-packed adventure.

**Highlights:** Slice enemies with a sword, Outwit smarter enemies, Rescue hostages, Discover new weapons, Engaging physics puzzles, Chain reaction mechanics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Offline playability
- 💡 Variety of gameplay modes
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔍 Ads to unlock content

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches and crashes
- Inconsistent enemy behavior

**Requested features**

- More levels and characters
- Reduce ads or add paid ad-free option
- Improve enemy variety and visuals


### Sword Run 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-run-3d/id1572807057)

Master the art of slicing in this action-packed game. Swing your blade through hundreds of levels, enemies, and bosses, utilizing a super slo-mo "Bullet Time" for epic attacks. Unlock powerful swords and complete challenges to become the ultimate sword master.

**Highlights:** Slicing gameplay, Bullet Time slo-mo, Hundreds of levels, Boss battles, Unlockable swords, Challenges and missions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock features and Remove ads | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr Ninja free?

Mr Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sword Run 3D free?

Sword Run 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mr Ninja or Sword Run 3D?

Mr Ninja is rated higher. Mr Ninja averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Sword Run 3D averages 1.9 from 18 ratings.

### Do Mr Ninja or Sword Run 3D have ads?

Both Mr Ninja and Sword Run 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mr Ninja or Sword Run 3D?

Mr Ninja ships an update every 2 months, and Sword Run 3D weekly. Most recently, Mr Ninja was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sword Run 3D on October 24, 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.*