# Phantom Blade vs Lightning Princess

The clearest difference is rating: Lightning Princess at 4.8 against Phantom Blade's 3.6. Lightning Princess also leads on ratings volume (812 vs 28). Phantom Blade's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 36%). 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 Lightning Princess sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightning Princess holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Princess has 812 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Phantom Blade's written reviews are positive against 36% of Lightning Princess's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phantom Blade ships an update every 9 days, Lightning Princess every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phantom Blade | Lightning Princess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-blade-executioners/id1578677580/reviews) | **[4.8 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-princess-idle-rpg/id6467105506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **812** |
| Positive reviews | **48.5% of reviews** | 35.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 282 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SHARPMAN STUDIO LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578677582) | [SuperPlanet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068119037) |

## 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


### Lightning Princess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-princess-idle-rpg/id6467105506)

An electrifying action RPG where you control a princess with lightning powers to battle enemies, crush bosses, and claim the throne. Enjoy hack and slash combat with special skills, dual control modes, and character enhancements.

**Highlights:** Electrifying lightning skills, Hack and slash combat, Dual control modes (manual/auto), Character enhancement and customization, Arena PvP battles, Multiple dungeon types

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Medals | $2.49 | one-time |
| 75 Medals | $5.99 | one-time |
| 150 Medals | $11.99 | one-time |
| 400 Medals | $29.99 | one-time |
| 820 Medals | $59.99 | one-time |
| 1,250 Medals | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth graphics
- ⭐ Overall great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely pay-to-win
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🕰️ Slow progress without paying
- 💸 Expensive to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screen
- Randomly deletes game progress
- Login/connection issues

**Requested features**

- Improve Arena mode
- Add in-game chat


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phantom Blade free?

Phantom Blade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lightning Princess free?

Lightning Princess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phantom Blade or Lightning Princess?

Lightning Princess is rated higher. Phantom Blade averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Lightning Princess averages 4.8 from 812 ratings.

### Do Phantom Blade or Lightning Princess have ads?

Both Phantom Blade and Lightning Princess show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phantom Blade or Lightning Princess?

Phantom Blade ships an update every 9 days, and Lightning Princess every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phantom Blade was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lightning Princess 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.*