Comparison

Tape Thrower vs Swing Blade

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

Head to head
About

Tape Thrower

Engage in a unique prank-filled adventure where you use duct tape to defeat enemies. Swipe to throw tape, stick targets, and unleash various superpowers to save the day. Prove the versatility of duct tape in this imaginative game.

Highlights
  • Intuitive swipe-to-throw gameplay
  • Stick enemies to objects
  • Unlockable duct tape superpowers
  • Variety of enemy types
  • Imaginative prank-based scenarios
Features
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Pull out your duct tape, hero, we have another emergency! It is time to prove to the world the all-mighty power of pranks. All you have is duct tape, but the only thing that can limit you is your imagination. Remember how it was being a kid? Dash, throw, slash, hit or slice - empower the tape with any superpower you can think of. Who needs a sword, knife or gun, when you got duct tape? UNIQUE GAMEPLAY The gameplay is intuitive - all you need is to swipe through the phone screen to throw your tape into dummy enemies. However, can you stick robbers to a police car or clowns to a Ferris wheel? Be a real gentleman and help to save the world. SUPERPOWER TAPE Looking for even more fun? Try upgrading your duct tape with one of the dozens of superpowers available in the game. Electrify, inflate, explode, and burst - try one of the unique features available as you progress. Can you unlock them all at once? The universe needs to be fixed - only duct tape can help! Trust me, I’m an engineer. Download Tape Thrower for free now and prove that duct tape can fix everything.

About

Swing Blade

Engage in thrilling sword combat against a variety of enemies including robots, monsters, and zombies. Utilize diverse weapons and unleash combos in fast-paced action across different environments. Experience an adrenaline-pumping adventure with stunning graphics and immersive sound.

Highlights
  • Variety of weapons (swords, axes, blades)
  • Fight robots, monsters, zombies, and more
  • Fast-paced combat action
  • Stunning graphics and immersive sound
  • Strategic gameplay with weapon combinations
  • Skillful timing and reflexes required
Features
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Unprecedented exhilaration, thrill and fun are now on your smartphone! Swing Blade" is the ultimate action game in which you fight against robots, monsters, zombies, unknown life forms, and other enemies using a variety of weapons. This adrenaline-pumping entertainment is sure to excite everyone! "Swing Blade" takes you on a unique action adventure. Battle enemies with numerous arms (swords, axes, and blades) and enjoy fast-paced combat action in a variety of environments. Troops of robots, monsters, and fearsome enemies come in wave after wave, all of which are your targets to slay. Take aim, swing your blade, and unleash exhilarating combos as you slay your enemies! With stunning graphics and immersive sound, "Swing Blade" will make you feel as if you have jumped into another world. As the action accelerates and enemies close in, you'll find yourself the hero of an action movie. An emotional experience awaits you. A variety of weapon combinations and strategic elements enrich the gameplay and make you challenge yourself again and again. Skillful timing and reflexes are the keys to victory. Swing Blade is the ultimate exciting game for all players looking for a new adventure in gaming. Exhilarating combat, surprises and challenges await you. Download "Swing Blade" in the app store now and open the door to a world of endless action and adventure!

Screenshots

Tape Thrower4 screens
Swing Blade3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tape Thrower at every 9 days against Swing Blade's every 5 months. Tape Thrower also leads on ratings volume (36K vs 2.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tape Thrower against 4.6 for Swing Blade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Thrower has 36K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Tape Thrower's written reviews are positive against 53% of Swing Blade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tape Thrower ships an update every 9 days, Swing Blade every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tape Thrower versus Swing Blade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTape ThrowerSwing Blade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (36K ratings) — better4.6 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews — better52.9% of reviews
Number of ratings36K — better2.1K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB186 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHOMA GAMESKAYAC Inc.

Customer experience

Tape Thrower

All ratings35,219 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative30.2%

Swing Blade

All ratings2,050 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative41.2%

User reviews

Tape Thrower

From 36K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 😄 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 💯 Best game ever

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Too many ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes

Swing Blade

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 🚀 Doesn't require Wi-Fi

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Major bugs
  • 🔋 Requires Wi-Fi to play
  • 📺 Too many ads

Bugs and requests

Tape Thrower

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and lagging
  • Ads not working properly
  • Levels not progressing

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and updates
  • Reduce ads
  • Improve performance

Swing Blade

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game only works with Wi-Fi
  • Buggy and wonky controls

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add no ad button
  • Improve graphics and controls
  • Add pause menu

In-app purchases

None

Tape Thrower

No in-app purchases

None

Swing Blade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tape Thrower free?
Tape Thrower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swing Blade free?
Swing Blade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tape Thrower or Swing Blade?
Tape Thrower is rated higher. Tape Thrower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Swing Blade averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Tape Thrower or Swing Blade have ads?
Both Tape Thrower and Swing Blade show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tape Thrower or Swing Blade?
Tape Thrower ships an update every 9 days, and Swing Blade every 5 months. Most recently, Tape Thrower was updated on November 10, 2026 and Swing Blade on November 7, 2026.

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