Comparison

Born Again Online vs Swordash

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

Head to head
About

Born Again Online

Embark on a path of redemption in a hack-n-slash MMO with permadeath. Loot powerful equipment, customize your Ronin's appearance and playstyle, and cooperate with friends to defeat formidable foes and tyrannical kings.

Highlights
  • Hack-n-slash combat
  • Permadeath with honor system
  • Massively multiplayer cooperation
  • Equipment-based visual customization
  • Diverse playstyle combinations
  • Loot powerful equipment
Features
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As a Ronin of the Spirit Realm, embark on a path of redemption as your hack-n-slash your way through the evil brewing in the Outer Realm. Stop the ominous Overlords in their tracks, but tread lightly, for every corner hosts clever tricksters, colossal beasts, and tyrannical kings to challenge your resolve. Cut-down the formidable and loot powerful equipment, changing the pace of your next duel! Massively Multiplayer Cooporate with new or existing friends in the open realms. Work in tandem to slay the mightiest of foes thought impossible alone. Permanent Death Discover the thrill of permanent death, where each step forward is earned, however, not all is dreadful. The Honor of your past lives will build your next journey, creating a dynasty of tremendous Ronin. Choose your Look Display your achievements through your worn equipment! Each weapon and piece of armor changes the look of your Ronin along with collectible hats and pet companions. Choose your Playstyle Mix up your class, equipment, and blessings to create wild and fun combinations. Be a stealthy assassin striking from the dark, a barbaric warrior hacking their way through the horde, or a precise archer supporting from afar!

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

Born Again Online4 screens
Swordash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Born Again Online at none against Swordash's shown. Born Again Online also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 61%). Swordash's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 244). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Born Again Online sells 4 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Born Again Online against 4.8 for Swordash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 244 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Born Again Online's written reviews are positive against 61% of Swordash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Born Again Online ships an update weekly, Swordash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Born Again Online versus Swordash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBorn Again OnlineSwordash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (244 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2441.1K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB246 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGiant Blade LLCFATTOY

Customer experience

Born Again Online

All ratings237 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative16.3%

Swordash

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

User reviews

Born Again Online

From 244 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👥 Excellent community and helpful Discord
  • 🎮 Engaging gameplay loop and roguelike mechanics
  • 💰 Completely free-to-play with no pay-to-win
  • 🎨 Great art style and pixel graphics
  • 🎵 High-quality music and sound design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection and server disconnection issues
  • ❓ Lack of in-game guidance and tutorial clarity
  • 💸 High cost of items for new players
  • 🗺️ Poor map traversal and navigation
  • 😤 Difficulty spike for solo players

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

Born Again Online

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Login screen freezes and infinite loops
  • Apple ID login not working properly
  • Account deletion after reinstall
  • Loot pickup glitch causing crashes
  • Server disconnections mid-gameplay
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  • Loading screen loops and manual screen redirects
  • Significant lag spikes after recent updates
  • Kicked back to menu within 30 seconds of starting
  • Boss loot not received after disconnect
  • Verification screen unresponsive during registration

Requested features

10 requests
  • Comprehensive in-game guide and progression tutorial
  • Better blessing recommendations for each character
  • Friend list and social features
  • Voice chat or communication improvements
  • Chinese language localization
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  • More endgame content beyond boss farming
  • Improved loot drop rates and information
  • Better text scaling and UI visibility options
  • Cross-platform play support
  • Player moderator system

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

4 purchases

Born Again Online

One-time4
  • Handful of Medallions$4.99
  • Bag of Medallions$9.99
  • Box of Medallions$19.99
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  • Chest of Medallions$49.99
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 Born Again Online free?
Born Again Online 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, Born Again Online or Swordash?
Swordash is rated higher. Born Again Online averages 4.7 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Swordash averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Born Again Online or Swordash have ads?
Swordash shows ads; Born Again Online does not.
Which is updated more often, Born Again Online or Swordash?
Born Again Online ships an update weekly, and Swordash every 11 days. Most recently, Born Again Online was updated on October 24, 2026 and Swordash on October 27, 2026.

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