Comparison

Sword Master Story vs Attack on Time

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

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About

Sword Master Story

Embark on an epic hack-and-slash adventure as a Sword Master betrayed by the empire. Gather allies, unleash brilliant skills, and collect unique heroes from mythology. Explore dungeons, battle bosses, and compete in PVP to become the ultimate warrior.

Highlights
  • Hack & Slash combat with brilliant skill animations
  • Idle mode gameplay
  • Gather goddesses and unique heroes
  • Character collection and strategic deployment
  • Character growth through Level Up, Rebirth, Transcendence
  • Guild system for territory defense and dungeons
  • Various content: Endless Dungeons, Boss Raid, Global PVP
Features
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▶▶ New Hero ◀◀ Winter, the Imugi Who Dreams of Ascension "We have to pull this off. If it's us, we can do it." An imugi who trained for a thousand years and still never became a dragon. As she raises the war-torn Kingdom of Lanis back up, Winter joins Cain's party. Now, make the dream of becoming a dragon come true together with Winter. ------------------------------------- You, the one and only Sword Master in this world, fight for peace after the betrayal of the empire. Gather allies to help you and join forces for endless adventures and battles!’ With a really fast attack and brilliant skills given by the Dual Blade, Enjoy an action RPG that never gets boring! ■ Hack & Slash • Double the pleasure and fun thanks to brilliant skill animations! • Exciting Action RPG that can be enjoyed even in idle mode! • A fantastic combination of attractive illustrations and unique pixel graphics! ■ Adventure and Story • Gather the goddesses as companions to participate in endless battles and earn rewards! • If you clear stages faster, you can get better rewards! • Discover the hidden truth through a new story every 10 stages. ■ Character Collection RPG • Summon 40 unique heroes from mythology and legendary equipment. • Strategically deploy heroes of 4 different classes and 5 different attributes to win the battle! • The more characters you collect, the more the Buff will go up! Complete your character collection! ■ Growth and equipment • Characters can become stronger through 'Level Up', 'Rebirth', and 'Transcendence'! • With a variety of costumes, they not only look more glamorous, but their abilities will also go UP! • Acquire more than 50 types of weapons and armor, and explode your potential with ' Reinforcement ' and 'Transcendence'! • Open the 'Ideal Stone' to increase the additional stats and 'Magic Resistance' of all characters! ■ Guild System • Protect your territory from outside forces with your guild members! • Clear the Guild Dungeon and challenge the Guild to a higher level! ■ Various contents • Explore “Endless Dungeons”, such as the Dark Dragon, Dark Lord's Tower and the Gold Dungeon, that will stimulate infinite growth and challenges! • Catch the strongest boss with Sword Masters from all over the world in “Boss Raid”! • Challenge other users in ‘Global PVP’ and become a true Sword Master in another world! • Once a week, go to the “Demon Tower” to rescue Cain! Don't forget to take a break in the 'Spa'!

About

Attack on Time

Embark on an idle RPG adventure with a vast collection of characters, each with unique designs and personalities. Engage in relaxed battles, deepen bonds with companions through stories and gifts, and enjoy immersive voice acting. Progress at your own pace with daily play sessions and connect with other players.

Highlights
  • Idle RPG gameplay
  • Diverse character collection
  • Character interaction and storylines
  • Renowned voice actress cast
  • Relaxing daily play
  • In-game chat and community
Features
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"Attack on Time" – A Refreshing Idle RPG! "Attack on Time" is an idle RPG featuring a diverse cast of characters. The game presents a variety of character designs, from everyday outfits to casual styles… A wide range of looks to appreciate! [Fight Together and Grow Together!] Your companions will join you in battle. You can interact with them, give gifts, and learn more about their stories through exclusive storylines. Deepen your friendships and build trust through your shared adventures! [Featuring Renowned Voice Actresses!] Includes popular and talented voice actresses! They bring the game's characters to life with their voices, creating an immersive audio experience! [Idle Gameplay – Relaxing Companionship!] In addition to character interactions, enjoy a fun and relaxing battle system. With just 30 minutes online each day, you can collect resources and items. Progress through stages at your own pace and enjoy a game that doesn't demand too much of your time! [A Hundred Characters, Each with Their Own Charm!] Gentle types, energetic types, healing types, calm types… Over 100 unique characters with different personalities await you! They are your partners in battle and your warm companions throughout your adventure! [Player Community – Share and Connect!] Welcome to "Attack on Time"! The game features a convenient in-game chat function, making it easy for players to share experiences, discuss strategies, and connect with like-minded friends!

Screenshots

Sword Master Story4 screens
Attack on Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sword Master Story at weekly against Attack on Time's every 6 weeks. Sword Master Story also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 68%). Attack on Time's advantage is chart position (#159 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Sword Master Story sells 45 one-off in-app purchases and Attack on Time sells 11 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 — 4.7 for Sword Master Story against 4.8 for Attack on Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Sword Master Story's written reviews are positive against 68% of Attack on Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sword Master Story ships an update weekly, Attack on Time every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Sword Master Story versus Attack on Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSword Master StoryAttack on Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19K ratings)4.8 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better68.3% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better12K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#159 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.3 GB3.7 GB
Age rating12++17
DeveloperSuperPlanetREVIJOY INTERACTIVE HONG KONG LIMITED

Customer experience

Sword Master Story

All ratings18,761 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews794 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.7%

Attack on Time

All ratings11,930 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative23.1%

User reviews

Sword Master Story

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Generous rewards
  • 🎨 Appealing pixel art
  • 🕹️ Satisfying combat
  • 💰 F2P friendly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🌐 Connection issues
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📜 Poor English translations
  • 🌟 Lack of character diversity

Attack on Time

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Generous rewards
  • 🚀 Easy to progress as F2P
  • 👍 Beautiful character art
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Fun for casual players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🔒 Predatory monetization
  • 👎 Lack of combat animations
  • 👎 Slow progression for non-spenders
  • 👎 Inappropriate content for minors

Bugs and requests

Sword Master Story

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues on certain devices
  • Summon rewards not registering properly
  • Demon Tower equipment issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More game modes and events
  • Improved equipment enhancement system
  • Faster way to level up characters
  • Option to reset/revert characters
  • Add a friend list and chat feature

Attack on Time

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Account bans without explanation
  • Inability to recover purchased items

Requested features

4 requests
  • More combat animations
  • Improved optimization
  • Better progression for F2P players
  • Separate version for younger audience

In-app purchases

45 purchases

Sword Master Story

One-time45
  • Airi's Heartbeat Pack$1.49
  • Loud Sweep Pack$1.49
  • Welcome Pack$1.99
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  • Ruby 270$2.99
  • Starter pack$2.99
  • 100 Platinum Coins$2.99
  • Black Friday Pack I$3.99
  • Rookie Pack I$3.99
  • Cain's Year-End Pack$3.99
  • Petal's Promise Pack I$3.99
  • Blooming Dreams Pack I$3.99
  • Sweet Temptation Pack 1$3.99
  • Haru's Meow Key Pack$3.99
  • Light and Darkness Blessing I$3.99
  • Santa's Gift Pack I$3.99
  • Daily Growth Support Pack I$3.99
  • Festival of the Dead Pack I$3.99
  • Blue Beach Pack I$3.99
  • 4th Anniversary Welcome I$3.99
  • Ruby 460$4.99
  • 170 Platinum Coins$4.99
  • Black Friday Pack II$7.99
  • Spring Pack II$7.99
  • Pink Chocolate Pack$7.99
  • Mia’s Sobbing Pack$7.99
  • Light and Darkness Blessing II$7.99
  • Santa's Gift Pack II$7.99
  • Blue Beach Pack II$7.99
  • Festival of the Dead Pack II$7.99
  • 4th Anniversary Welcome II$7.99
  • Daily Growth Support Pack II$7.99
  • Ruby 950$8.99
  • Premium Pack$8.99
  • 350 Platinum Coins$9.99
  • Happy Summer Pack I$16.99
  • Abundance & Earth Pack$16.99
  • Auspicious Flame Pack I$16.99
  • Goddess of Fate Pack$24.99
  • Alice Pack I$24.99
  • Summon Pack 1$26.99
  • Growth Pack$26.99
  • Beach Queen Miyu Pass$26.99
  • Bunny Girl Cain Pass$26.99
  • 1100 Platinum Coins$29.99
  • Summon pack 2$94.99
11 purchases

Attack on Time

One-time11
  • 60 gold$0.99
  • Value Packs 0.99$0.99
  • Value Packs 1.99$1.99
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  • Value Packs 2.99$2.99
  • Value Packs 3.99$3.99
  • Value Packs 4.99$4.99
  • Value Packs 7.99$7.99
  • Value Packs 9.99$9.99
  • Value Packs 12.99$12.99
  • 1220 gold$19.99
  • Value Packs 19.99$19.99

Questions

Is Sword Master Story free?
Sword Master Story is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Attack on Time free?
Attack on Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sword Master Story or Attack on Time?
Attack on Time is rated higher. Sword Master Story averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Attack on Time averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Sword Master Story or Attack on Time have ads?
Both Sword Master Story and Attack on Time show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sword Master Story or Attack on Time?
Sword Master Story ships an update weekly, and Attack on Time every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sword Master Story was updated on October 25, 2026 and Attack on Time on October 25, 2026.

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