# Markers Run! vs Sword Cut Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sword Cut Run at 57% against Markers Run!'s 0%. Sword Cut Run also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 5). Markers Run!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sword Cut Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword Cut Run has 6.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Markers Run!'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Sword Cut Run's.

Markers Run! ships an update weekly, Sword Cut Run every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Markers Run! | Sword Cut Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markers-run/id1518849508/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-cut-run/id1663872796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 105 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mossa Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189319298) | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) |

## What reviewers say

### Markers Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markers-run/id1518849508)

Roll markers across a table, collecting as many as possible while avoiding obstacles. Leave a vibrant rainbow trail as you play. It's time to get creative and draw!

**Highlights:** Roll markers on a table, Collect markers, Avoid obstacles, Create rainbow trails, Drawing theme

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sword Cut Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-cut-run/id1663872796)

Engage in fast-paced combat as a ninja warrior, slashing through waves of monsters. Run, jump, and dodge obstacles while executing combos to defeat challenging bosses. Unlock new weapons and abilities to overcome increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Slash monsters with a sword, Run and jump through perilous landscapes, Dodge obstacles, Execute deadly combos, Unlock new blades and abilities, Defeat bosses

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Quickly entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Game issues (multiplying numbers, hole size)

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades reset when leaving app
- Math calculations are off

**Requested features**

- More swords
- No ads option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Markers Run! free?

Markers Run! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sword Cut Run free?

Sword Cut Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Markers Run! or Sword Cut Run?

Sword Cut Run is rated higher. Markers Run! averages 1.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sword Cut Run averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Markers Run! or Sword Cut Run have ads?

Sword Cut Run shows ads; Markers Run! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Markers Run! or Sword Cut Run?

Markers Run! ships an update weekly, and Sword Cut Run every 5 months. Most recently, Markers Run! was updated on October 5, 2026 and Sword Cut Run on November 3, 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.*