# Swing Dragon 3D vs Save the Masters

The clearest difference is monetization model: Swing Dragon 3D at free with in-app purchases against Save the Masters's subscription. Swing Dragon 3D also leads on ratings volume (5.9K vs 1.4K). Save the Masters's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swing Dragon 3D sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Save the Masters sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Save the Masters holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Swing Dragon 3D's written reviews are positive against 31% of Save the Masters's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Swing Dragon 3D ships an update every 2 months, Save the Masters every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swing Dragon 3D | Save the Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-dragon-3d/id1493918687/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-masters/id1576849451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **37.7% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 288 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [训利 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469504753) | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) |

## What reviewers say

### Swing Dragon 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-dragon-3d/id1493918687)

Control a giant dragon to defend Earth from alien invaders. Drill down to attack enemies, collect coins, and destroy buildings. Beware of time limits and enemy fire while battling bosses and enjoying the thrill of destruction.

**Highlights:** Control a giant iron dragon, Drill down and fly up mechanics, Collect coins, Attack enemies by crashing buildings, Battle bosses, Enjoy destruction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Bronze Dragon Gem Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Skin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Revival Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| (S)Double Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Dragon Gem Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Skin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Card Fragment Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Dragon Gem Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Senior Skin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| War Dragon Order | $19.99 | one-time |
| Iron Dragon Gem Box | $19.99 | one-time |
| Privilege Skin Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Devil Dragon Armed Skin | $29.99 | one-time |
| (L)Double Gem Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Magic Dragon Gem Box | $49.99 | one-time |
| Super Magic Dragon Gem Box | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🐲 Interesting dragon theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🛑 Frequent ad interruptions
- 🤔 Questionable 3D claim

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More game modes
- Customizable dragons
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free option


### Save the Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-masters/id1576849451)

Engage in a fun puzzle strategy game where you outsmart cunning enemies and tricky traps. Use your logic and quick reflexes to cut ropes and save characters. Enjoy hours of thrilling gameplay with strategic challenges.

**Highlights:** Puzzle strategy gameplay, Outsmart enemies and traps, Rope cutting mechanics, Save characters, Strategic thinking, Quick reflexes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Large currency kit offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small soft kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium soft kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large soft kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alt Shrimp game skin pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Alt Medieval skin pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 😀 Fun and addicting
- 🎨 Amazing skins and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing levels
- Unable to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Bring back character's house
- Replay option for levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swing Dragon 3D free?

Swing Dragon 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Save the Masters free?

Save the Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Swing Dragon 3D or Save the Masters?

Save the Masters is rated higher. Swing Dragon 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Save the Masters averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Swing Dragon 3D or Save the Masters have ads?

Both Swing Dragon 3D and Save the Masters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swing Dragon 3D or Save the Masters?

Swing Dragon 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Save the Masters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Swing Dragon 3D was updated on September 22, 2026 and Save the Masters on September 8, 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.*