Comparison

Phantom Blade vs Swordash

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

Head to head
About

Phantom Blade

Embark on a kungfu adventure filled with dark fantasy and conspiracy. Engage in fast-paced combat, master unique combos, and unravel a story of insane kungfu masters and a world-threatening plot. Explore a visually stunning world inspired by traditional Chinese art.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced kungfu combat
  • Combo Chain system for custom moves
  • Engaging Wuxia storyline
  • Branching side quests
  • Stylish 'Kungfupunk' art style
  • Investigate world-threatening conspiracy
Features
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Phantom Blade: Executioners features a rich storyline of kungfu adventures, where you dive into a conspiracy that threatens to topple the world, cut down kungfu masters who have succumbed to insanity, and find out the mastermind following a series of seemingly independent incidents. Exhilarating, fast combat Phantom Blade: Executioners celebrates the thrill of kungfu combat with the sheer pace of it. Just like in a good kungfu movie, you will often find yourself facing multiple opponents who just wouldn’t give a break. Dodge, parry, leap out of harm’s way, create an opening to deliver a torrent of lethal blows. Build up an expansive arsenal of kungfu moves and choreograph them into sequences that perfectly fit your own play style with the Combo Chain system, which is introduced to cut the need for excessive button-mashing or memorizing super long move lists. Explore and find your own niche! Oriental art in modern glory The stylish visual art of Phantom Blade: Executioners is based on Chinese traditional painting, augmented with modern sharpness and elements of fantasy. “Kungfupunk” is the name we coined for this approach, not unlike steampunk and cyberpunk. All combat animations are carefully crafted by prestigious studios under the leadership of Michael CTY, who had been the art director of Demon’s Souls and the first two titles in the Dark Souls trilogy before joining us to work on Phantom Blade: Executioners. Engaging Wuxia storyline The world is falling apart as kungfu masters, one by one, gain enormous power overnight and somehow turn insane in the process. As you investigate, these seemingly independent cases appear to have a pattern. The clock is ticking. Take down the insane ones before any further damage is done, and stop the spreading of body-engineering technique known as Sha-Chi Mod! Experience an authentic Chinese Wuxia story full of suspense told in episodes and branching side quests.

About

Swordash

Defend your home from a relentless horde of enemies in this action-packed adventure. Master strategic combat with randomized skills, collect powerful gear, and unlock devastating ultimate abilities to become the ultimate hero. Face fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in a quest to stop an invasion.

Highlights
  • Randomized skills for strategic combat
  • Collect powerful disks for ultimate abilities
  • Arsenal of unique weapons and gear
  • Battle fearsome bosses
  • Unlock hidden secrets with science
Features
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Get ready to defend your home against a horde of insane enemies in this epic adventure! A mysterious girl has returned, and it's up to you to stop the invasion. Show off your bravery and become the ultimate hero! Unleash Your Power: • Master the art of strategy with random skills that change with every battle. • Collect powerful disks to unlock devastating ultimate abilities. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of weapons and gear, each with its own unique features. • Take on fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in each level. • Harness the power of science and unlock hidden secrets to become even more powerful. Join the fight and show the world what you're made of in this pulse-pounding game! Discord: https://discord.gg/M5uxkTemT3

Screenshots

Phantom Blade4 screens
Swordash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Swordash at 4.8 against Phantom Blade's 3.6. Swordash also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 28) and review sentiment (61% vs 49%). Phantom Blade's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Phantom Blade sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Swordash sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swordash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swordash has 1.1K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Phantom Blade's written reviews are positive against 61% of Swordash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phantom Blade ships an update every 9 days, Swordash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Phantom Blade versus Swordash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhantom BladeSwordash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (28 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.5% of reviews61.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB246 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSHARPMAN STUDIO LIMITEDFATTOY

Customer experience

Phantom Blade

All ratings28 ratings
Positive60.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral14.5%
Negative37.0%

Swordash

All ratings1,050 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative29.6%

User reviews

Phantom Blade

From 28 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fluid combat and animations
  • 👍 Engaging story and characters
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style and visuals
  • 💡 Unique and creative gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • ⌚ Slow loading times
  • 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and energy system

Swordash

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Satisfying combat system
  • 💡 Interesting upgrade system
  • 🎨 Nice graphics

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Expensive skins
  • 🐛 Crashes and disconnections
  • ⏱️ Short playtime

Bugs and requests

Phantom Blade

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account binding issues
  • Disappearing progress and lost purchases
  • Unresponsive or frozen gameplay
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Offline play mode
  • Improved optimization and stability
  • Balancing adjustments for PvP and endgame content

Swordash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads prevent returning to game
  • Difficulty with viewing ads
  • Inconsistent hit detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve translation and dialogue
  • Reduce skin prices
  • Implement offline mode
  • Add co-op and PvP modes

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Phantom Blade

One-time10
  • 10 Dragonseal$0.99
  • Rookie Booster I$0.99
  • 50 Dragonseal$4.99
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  • Rookie Booster II$4.99
  • 110 Dragonseal$9.99
  • Rookie Booster III$14.99
  • 230 Dragonseal$19.99
  • Rookie Booster IV$29.99
  • 600 Dragonseal$49.99
  • 1300 Dragonseal$99.99
24 purchases

Swordash

One-time24
  • Daily Package #2$0.99
  • Daily Package #1$0.99
  • 80(+80) Zeno's drop$0.99
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  • Rookie Bundle$0.99
  • Daily Package #3$1.99
  • Purchase all$2.99
  • 400Zeno's drop$4.99
  • 400(+400) Zeno's drop$4.99
  • 月卡$4.99
  • 每周礼包#01$4.99
  • Monthly Package #02$9.99
  • Sanny Pass Premium$9.99
  • Key of Piggy Bank$9.99
  • Weekly Package #02$9.99
  • Daily Package #5$9.99
  • ADs Pass$9.99
  • 800(+800) Zeno's drop$9.99
  • 月度礼包#01$9.99
  • Stage Pass$19.99
  • 1600(+1600) Zeno's drop$19.99
  • 1600 Zeno's drop$19.99
  • Weekly Package #03$19.99
  • 4000(+4000) Zeno's drop$49.99
  • 8000Zeno's drop$99.99

Questions

Is Phantom Blade free?
Phantom Blade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swordash free?
Swordash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phantom Blade or Swordash?
Swordash is rated higher. Phantom Blade averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Swordash averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Phantom Blade or Swordash have ads?
Both Phantom Blade and Swordash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Phantom Blade or Swordash?
Phantom Blade ships an update every 9 days, and Swordash every 11 days. Most recently, Phantom Blade was updated on October 8, 2026 and Swordash on October 15, 2026.

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