# Phantom Blade vs Swordash

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phantom Blade | Swordash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-blade-executioners/id1578677580/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordash/id6443986363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 282 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SHARPMAN STUDIO LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578677582) | [FATTOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124851670) |

## What reviewers say

### Phantom Blade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-blade-executioners/id1578677580)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Dragonseal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Booster I | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Dragonseal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Booster II | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 Dragonseal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Booster III | $14.99 | one-time |
| 230 Dragonseal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Booster IV | $29.99 | one-time |
| 600 Dragonseal | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Dragonseal | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Offline play mode
- Improved optimization and stability
- Balancing adjustments for PvP and endgame content


### Swordash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordash/id6443986363)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads prevent returning to game
- Difficulty with viewing ads
- Inconsistent hit detection

**Requested features**

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


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