Comparison

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE vs Swordash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE

Explore a mysterious underground world filled with ancient ruins and advanced technology. High-definition graphics and spatial audio immerse you in an abyssal environment as you uncover the secrets of a hidden cave.

Highlights
  • High-definition graphics
  • Spatial audio
  • Abyssal underground world
  • Mysterious ancient ruins
  • Explorer narrative
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COLOPL has established a new brand "COLOPL Creators" for the purpose of sharing advanced technology!! Experience the latest technology through this app! - Overview - During the expedition, the explorer fell through a crack in the rock into a cave. There were traces of human presence and mysterious ancient ruins. And then she steps into the darkness... High-definition graphics and spatial audio create an abyssal underground world. * This app does not have save data function. * There is no monetization in this app.

About

Swordash

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
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Get ready to defend your home against a horde of insane enemies in this epic adventure! A mysterious girl has returned, and it's up to you to stop the invasion. Show off your bravery and become the ultimate hero! Unleash Your Power: • Master the art of strategy with random skills that change with every battle. • Collect powerful disks to unlock devastating ultimate abilities. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of weapons and gear, each with its own unique features. • Take on fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in each level. • Harness the power of science and unlock hidden secrets to become even more powerful. Join the fight and show the world what you're made of in this pulse-pounding game! Discord: https://discord.gg/M5uxkTemT3

Screenshots

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE4 screens
Swordash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Swordash at 4.8 against PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE's 4.3. Swordash also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 58). PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Swordash sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swordash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swordash has 1.1K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE's written reviews are positive against 61% of Swordash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE ships an update every 5 months, Swordash every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE versus Swordash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPRINCIPLES PROLOGUESwordash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (58 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings581.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB246 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCOLOPL, Inc.FATTOY

Customer experience

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE

All ratings58 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative15.2%

Swordash

All ratings1,050 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative29.6%

User reviews

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE

From 58 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Stunning graphics and visuals
  • 🚀 Smooth performance on high-end devices
  • 💡 Innovative technology demonstration
  • 🎧 Excellent audio quality
  • 🤩 High potential for future games

Room to improve

  • ⏳ Very short gameplay duration
  • 📱 Overheats on max graphics
  • 📉 Performance issues on lower-end devices
  • 🕹️ Clunky or imprecise controls
  • 🤔 Unclear game purpose or objectives

Swordash

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game resets to start location
  • Game crashes or won't open
  • Lag and stuttering during gameplay
  • Freezing issues

Requested features

12 requests
  • Full, playable version of the game
  • More gameplay content and continuation
  • Improved optimization for wider device compatibility
  • Adjustable graphics settings
  • Controller support
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  • Walk feature for easier movement
  • Real-time memory and CPU usage display
  • Realistic weapon models
  • More story and narrative elements
  • Puzzling or RPG elements
  • Frame rate limit release and display
  • Sprinting and walking options

Swordash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads prevent returning to game
  • Difficulty with viewing ads
  • Inconsistent hit detection

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE

No in-app purchases

24 purchases

Swordash

One-time24
  • Daily Package #2$0.99
  • Daily Package #1$0.99
  • 80(+80) Zeno's drop$0.99
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  • Rookie Bundle$0.99
  • Daily Package #3$1.99
  • Purchase all$2.99
  • 400Zeno's drop$4.99
  • 400(+400) Zeno's drop$4.99
  • 月卡$4.99
  • 每周礼包#01$4.99
  • Monthly Package #02$9.99
  • Sanny Pass Premium$9.99
  • Key of Piggy Bank$9.99
  • Weekly Package #02$9.99
  • Daily Package #5$9.99
  • ADs Pass$9.99
  • 800(+800) Zeno's drop$9.99
  • 月度礼包#01$9.99
  • Stage Pass$19.99
  • 1600(+1600) Zeno's drop$19.99
  • 1600 Zeno's drop$19.99
  • Weekly Package #03$19.99
  • 4000(+4000) Zeno's drop$49.99
  • 8000Zeno's drop$99.99

Questions

Is PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE free?
PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swordash free?
Swordash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE or Swordash?
Swordash is rated higher. PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Swordash averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE or Swordash have ads?
Swordash shows ads; PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE does not.
Which is updated more often, PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE or Swordash?
PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE ships an update every 5 months, and Swordash every 11 days. Most recently, PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE was updated on October 17, 2026 and Swordash on October 17, 2026.

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