# Sword Maker vs Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner at 67% against Sword Maker's 13%. Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (457K vs 17K). Sword Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sword Maker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner has 457K ratings behind it against 17K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Sword Maker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner's.

Sword Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sword Maker | Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-maker/id1502398671/reviews) | **[4.7 (457K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-play-ninja-slice-runner/id1559030764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17K | **457K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Sword Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-maker/id1502398671)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Deleted player progress

**Requested features**

- More sword designs
- Ability to make mistakes
- Reduce ads or add paid option


### Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-play-ninja-slice-runner/id1559030764)

Embark on a shinobi adventure in this arcade game where you dash, slash, and slice through hundreds of challenging levels. Cut down enemies, slow time to dodge bullets, and unlock powerful swords to become the ultimate blade master.

**Highlights:** Dash, slash, and slice enemies, Hundreds of challenging levels, Slow down time to dodge bullets, Unlock deadly swords, Use super perks like poisons and lasers, Battle stickman shinobi, gun masters, and bosses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚔️ Satisfying sword gameplay
- 🎮 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Smooth graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Casual and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and content
- 🤖 Lack of enemy variety
- 🔒 Glitches with unlocking items

**Reported bugs**

- Sword tracking issues
- Game crashes or freezes
- Inconsistencies between ads and actual gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Increased difficulty options
- Additional swords, trails, and customization
- Ragdoll physics and improved enemy reactions
- Minibosses or boss battles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sword Maker free?

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

### Is Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner free?

Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sword Maker or Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner?

Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner is rated higher. Sword Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner averages 4.7 from 457K ratings.

### Do Sword Maker or Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner have ads?

Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner shows ads; Sword Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sword Maker or Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner?

Sword Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner monthly. Most recently, Sword Maker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner on September 25, 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.*