# Bullet Hell Heroes vs Swordash

Bullet Hell Heroes and Swordash both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Bullet Hell Heroes's written reviews are positive against 60% of Swordash's. Bullet Hell Heroes also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Swordash's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 112). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bullet Hell Heroes sells 12 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bullet Hell Heroes against 4.8 for Swordash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swordash has 1K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Bullet Hell Heroes's written reviews are positive against 60% of Swordash's.

Bullet Hell Heroes ships an update every 2 weeks, Swordash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bullet Hell Heroes | Swordash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-heroes/id1611011422/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordash/id6443986363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 112 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nanami Shindi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611011424) | [FATTOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124851670) |

## What reviewers say

### Bullet Hell Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-hell-heroes/id1611011422)

Experience a challenging vertical scrolling shooter that blends classic arcade action with RPG elements. Choose from 25 unique heroes and master intricate bullet patterns to defeat over 100 enemy types and formidable bosses.  Customize difficulty and enjoy endless replayability.

**Highlights:** 25 unique heroes with special abilities, Adjustable difficulty modes, Over 100 enemy types with complex patterns, Boss battles with intricate bullet patterns, Intuitive touch controls for movement and abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Andrius | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fria | $1.99 | one-time |
| Serena | $1.99 | one-time |
| Almant | $1.99 | one-time |
| Erinoa | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero+1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Luliela | $1.99 | one-time |
| Genba | $1.99 | one-time |
| Elba | $1.99 | one-time |
| Erase all ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all heroes | $7.99 | one-time |


### 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 Bullet Hell Heroes free?

Bullet Hell Heroes 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, Bullet Hell Heroes or Swordash?

Swordash is rated higher. Bullet Hell Heroes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Swordash averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Bullet Hell Heroes or Swordash have ads?

Both Bullet Hell Heroes and Swordash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bullet Hell Heroes or Swordash?

Bullet Hell Heroes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Swordash every 11 days. Most recently, Bullet Hell Heroes was updated on September 19, 2026 and Swordash on September 23, 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.*