# Blade Idle vs Slayer Legend

The clearest difference is chart position: Slayer Legend at #154 against Blade Idle's unranked. Slayer Legend also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 61%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blade Idle sells 113 one-off in-app purchases and Slayer Legend sells 24 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 — 4.7 for Blade Idle against 4.8 for Slayer Legend. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Blade Idle's written reviews are positive against 72% of Slayer Legend's.

Blade Idle ships an update every 3 weeks, Slayer Legend every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blade Idle | Slayer Legend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-idle/id1601358675/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slayer-legend/id1635712706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#154** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 764 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) | [GEAR2](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635712708) |

## What reviewers say

### Blade Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-idle/id1601358675)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure as a hero who discovers a legendary sword. Explore stages and dungeons, customize your character with skills, and enhance equipment through a merge system. Collect growth materials and skins to become stronger.

**Highlights:** Customizable Skill System, Merge System for Equipment, Dungeon Exploration, Character Growth Systems (Pet, Relic, Insignia), Collect Growth Materials, Unlock Character Skins

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

**In-app purchases (113)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Button | $0.69 | one-time |
| Thanksgiving Package #4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elixir of Growth Package #4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Value Package # 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Value Package # 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Value Package # 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Explorer Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thanksgiving Package #5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Elixir of Growth Package #5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniv Period Pack # 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniv Period Pack # 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Growth Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Value Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Raid Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Value Pass 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekly PVP Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dimensional Adaptability Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Expert Explorer Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Event Pass 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monthly EXP & Gold Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Summon Ticket Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Spring's Newbie Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Growth Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Columbus Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Elixir of Growth Package #6 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hot Package # 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Package # 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Merry Christmas Package # 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Package # 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Winter Package # 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ready for Winter Package # 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Late Autumn Package #1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Package #1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly EXP & Gold Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Goblin Package # 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| August Weekend Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Summer Party # Event Pack 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cool Summer # Event Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Summer Special # Event Pack 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Welcome Pack 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rapid Growth # 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lv3500  Tailored Growth Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Accessory Summon Ticket Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Talisman Summon Ticket Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| New Year Accessory | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring's Great Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skill Book Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pet Evolution Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Family Month Package # 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Family Month Package # 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Package # 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| New School Year Package # 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Welcome Pack  # 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hot Package # 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Package # 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Package # 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Happy New Year Pack # 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Happy New Year Pack # 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Winter Package # 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ready for Winter Package # 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ready for Winter Package # 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Late Autumn Package #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Late Autumn Package #3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Package #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Package #3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Event Pass 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Goblin Package # 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Goblin Package # 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summer Party # Event Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summer Party # Event Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cool Summer # Event Package 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cool Summer # Event Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cool Summer # Event Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summer Special # Event Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summer Special # Event Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Welcome Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rapid Growth # 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rapid Growth # 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| New Year Equipment | $17.99 | one-time |
| Raid Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Late Autumn Package #4 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Package #4 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Goblin Package # 4 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Summer Party # Event Pack 4 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Cool Summer # Event Package 5 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Summer Special # Event Pack 4 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Dungeon Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Spring's Skill Book Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Mine Package | $22.99 | one-time |
| Family Month Package # 5 | $22.99 | one-time |
| New School Year Package # 5 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Collaboration Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| Hot Package # 5 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Blade Pass | $22.99 | one-time |
| Merry Christmas Package # 3 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Package # 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Harvest Festival Package #3 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Harvest Festival Package #1 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Goblin Package # 5 | $22.99 | one-time |
| New Year Ticket | $39.99 | one-time |
| Spring's Big Capacity Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Dungeon Ticket Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Hot Package # 6 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Package # 6 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Late Autumn Package #6 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Package #6 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Goblin Package # 6 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Summer Party # Event Pack 6 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 더위사냥 # 이벤트 패키지 6 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Summer Special # Event Pack 5 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Rapid Growth # 7 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick dailies and cheap bundles
- 👍 F2P friendly with generous currency
- 👍 Constant updates and new content
- 👍 Rewarding progression system
- 👍 Engaging gameplay and tactics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and crashes
- 🐛 Account resets and login problems
- 🐛 Optimization and performance problems
- 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Presence of hackers and cheaters

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing on loading screen
- Inability to log in after updates
- Accounts being randomly blocked

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset equipment levels
- Open all chests/summons feature
- Improved account transfer/sync
- Faster progression for F2P players


### Slayer Legend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slayer-legend/id1635712706)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #180 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Embark on an epic idle RPG adventure to protect a world overrun by demons. Collect rich rewards even while AFK, and develop your hero through dynamic upgrades and strategic skill combinations. Explore a retro pixel world filled with fantasy characters.

**Highlights:** Endless idle gameplay with AFK rewards, Retro pixel art style, Dynamic hero upgrades, Strategic element skill combinations, Fantasy adventure with unique characters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Promotion pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| StepUp Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package I | $1.99 | one-time |
| SeasonSkillPackage1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promotion pass II | $1.99 | one-time |
| StepUp Package II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Package 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event pack I | $3.99 | one-time |
| StepUp Package III | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package II | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Special Pack II | $5.99 | one-time |
| ADs Free | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Skill Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| SeasonSkillPackage4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Diamond | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Rookie Slayer Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Skill Pass 2 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Theme Dungeon Premium Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Event Special Pack III | $11.99 | one-time |
| Event Package III | $35.99 | one-time |
| 67300 + 67300 DIAMOND | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing gameplay
- 👍 Engaging idle mechanics
- 💎 Generous rewards
- 🎨 Excellent pixel art
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and login issues
- 🔁 Repetitive grind
- 💰 Grindy progression without spending
- 📦 Cluttered UI
- 🤔 Unclear mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Forced account resets after updates
- Inability to log in or progress after updates
- Disappearing game data and progress loss

**Requested features**

- Offline progress tracking
- PvP and social features
- More character customization
- Improved tutorial and explanations
- Rebalanced upgrade costs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blade Idle free?

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

### Is Slayer Legend free?

Slayer Legend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blade Idle or Slayer Legend?

Slayer Legend is rated higher. Blade Idle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Slayer Legend averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Blade Idle or Slayer Legend have ads?

Both Blade Idle and Slayer Legend show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blade Idle or Slayer Legend?

Blade Idle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Slayer Legend every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blade Idle was updated on October 27, 2026 and Slayer Legend on October 27, 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.*