# Hunter Strike vs Sword and Spin!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hunter Strike at 29% against Sword and Spin!'s 8%. Hunter Strike also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hunter Strike sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Sword and Spin! sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hunter Strike holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.4K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Hunter Strike's written reviews are positive against 8% of Sword and Spin!'s.

Hunter Strike ships an update every 5 days, Sword and Spin! weekly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hunter Strike | Sword and Spin! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-strike/id1544743032/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-spin/id6464312887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **29.4% of reviews** | 7.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 335 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Hunter Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-strike/id1544743032)

Engage in tactical 2D combat as a stealthy assassin. Utilize shadows and the environment to eliminate targets, collecting loot to upgrade weapons and heroes. Make strategic moves to evade enemies and call for backup when needed.

**Highlights:** Stealth and environmental tactics, Loot collection for upgrades, Weapon and hero unlocks, Strategic enemy evasion, Special abilities and backup calls, Boss battles

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamond | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging and fun
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
- 🔋 Energy/fuel system limits playtime
- 🤖 Unbalanced difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not providing expected rewards
- Game continuing during ad playback, leading to deaths
- Losing progress after updates
- Control scheme changes causing issues

**Requested features**

- More free rewards and resources
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- Ability to replay lower levels with new characters
- Better weapon and gear progression system


### Sword and Spin!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-spin/id6464312887)

Engage in thrilling sword-clashing combat to enhance your weapon's power. Collect fallen swords to become stronger and dominate the arena. Experience dynamic battles where strategy and collection go hand-in-hand.

**Highlights:** Spin with your greatsword, Clash with other swords, Increase sword damage, Pick up swords to empower yourself, Dynamic combat

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| A New Sword! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Money x12500 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x20 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads & Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Sword | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads & Double Sword | $17.99 | one-time |
| Limitless Skip-it | $41.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 💡 Innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Misleading advertising
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at level 100
- Swords not functioning properly
- Progress resets unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Improved progression system
- Bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hunter Strike free?

Hunter Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sword and Spin! free?

Sword and Spin! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hunter Strike or Sword and Spin!?

Hunter Strike is rated higher. Hunter Strike averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Sword and Spin! averages 4.3 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Hunter Strike or Sword and Spin! have ads?

Both Hunter Strike and Sword and Spin! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hunter Strike or Sword and Spin!?

Hunter Strike ships an update every 5 days, and Sword and Spin! weekly. Most recently, Hunter Strike was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sword and Spin! on October 27, 2026.

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