# Sword Master vs Time Zero

The clearest difference is ads: Time Zero at none against Sword Master's shown. Time Zero also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Sword Master's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sword Master sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Time Zero sells 10 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 — 4.6 for Sword Master against 4.6 for Time Zero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword Master has 81 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Sword Master's written reviews are positive against 67% of Time Zero's.

Sword Master ships an update every 11 days, Time Zero fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sword Master | Time Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-master-wuxia-roguelike/id1578206532/reviews)** | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zero/id1668015892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 395 MB | 451 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HONG KONG KUNPAN CULTURE ENTERTAINMENT CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716040957) | [3F Factory Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162528862) |

## What reviewers say

### Sword Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-master-wuxia-roguelike/id1578206532)

Embark on an action-packed journey to rescue your sister, battling over 100 types of monsters. This roguelike adventure features one-handed controls, upgradeable characters, and collectible pets to aid you in your quest.

**Highlights:** Over 100 monster types, One-handed virtual joystick control, Roguelite skill system, Character upgrades and equipment, Pet collection and magical soldier combinations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Equipment Chest Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Equipment Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Spell Book Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spin Key Festival Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pig 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tornado Warrior Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tactician Festival Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### Time Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zero/id1668015892)

Defeat ghosts on screen using auto-firing weapons within a time limit. This casual game features various ghost types and powerful weapons that can be enhanced. Weekly giant ghost battles offer rewards.

**Highlights:** Automatic weapon firing, Character movement with fingertip, Variety of ghost types, Weapon enhancement system, Weekly giant ghost battles, Mystery Box rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Costume 6 (Scholar Outfit) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Costume5 (Joseon Exorcist) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Arrow Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Piercing Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Whirlwind Arrow Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Summoning Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enhancement Package2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Returned Exorcist Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Returned Demon Earl Package | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sword Master free?

Sword Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time Zero free?

Time Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sword Master or Time Zero?

Sword Master is rated higher. Sword Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Time Zero averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Sword Master or Time Zero have ads?

Sword Master shows ads; Time Zero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sword Master or Time Zero?

Sword Master ships an update every 11 days, and Time Zero fortnightly. Most recently, Sword Master was updated on November 3, 2026 and Time Zero 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.*