# Join Numbers vs Sword Cut Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sword Cut Run at none against Join Numbers's 1. Sword Cut Run also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 41%). Join Numbers's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 6.4K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Join Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sword Cut Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Join Numbers against 4.7 for Sword Cut Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Join Numbers's written reviews are positive against 57% of Sword Cut Run's.

Join Numbers ships an update every 4 weeks, Sword Cut Run every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join Numbers | Sword Cut Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-cut-run/id1663872796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 6.4K |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 313 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) |

## What reviewers say

### Join Numbers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366)

Collect digits to form the largest number and earn virtual currency. Use your earnings to construct new barracks and train soldiers for a strategic card battle game. Enjoy a unique blend of number collection and combat gameplay.

**Highlights:** Collect digits, Form the largest number, Earn virtual currency, Build tower barracks, Fight in card battles, Use soldiers in combat

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Educational and fun
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Unbalanced gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Gameplay issues (e.g. numbers changing unexpectedly)
- Connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve gameplay balance


### Sword Cut Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-cut-run/id1663872796)

Engage in fast-paced combat as a ninja warrior, slashing through waves of monsters. Run, jump, and dodge obstacles while executing combos to defeat challenging bosses. Unlock new weapons and abilities to overcome increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Slash monsters with a sword, Run and jump through perilous landscapes, Dodge obstacles, Execute deadly combos, Unlock new blades and abilities, Defeat bosses

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Quickly entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Game issues (multiplying numbers, hole size)

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades reset when leaving app
- Math calculations are off

**Requested features**

- More swords
- No ads option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join Numbers free?

Join Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sword Cut Run free?

Sword Cut Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Join Numbers or Sword Cut Run?

Sword Cut Run is rated higher. Join Numbers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Sword Cut Run averages 4.7 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Join Numbers or Sword Cut Run have ads?

Both Join Numbers and Sword Cut Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Join Numbers or Sword Cut Run?

Join Numbers ships an update every 4 weeks, and Sword Cut Run every 5 months. Most recently, Join Numbers was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sword Cut Run on October 16, 2026.

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