# Sword Master Story vs Attack on Time

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 (#161 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sword Master Story | Attack on Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-master-story/id1521447065/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-on-time/id1606069939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#161** |
| Size | 3.3 GB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +17 |
| Developer | [SuperPlanet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068119037) | [REVIJOY INTERACTIVE HONG KONG LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621059825) |

## What reviewers say

### Sword Master Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-master-story/id1521447065)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (45)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attack-on-time/id1606069939)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1220 gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Packs 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Account bans without explanation
- Inability to recover purchased items

**Requested features**

- More combat animations
- Improved optimization
- Better progression for F2P players
- Separate version for younger audience


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*