Comparison

GDevelop vs Para Swift

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

Head to head
About

GDevelop

Discover and play a wide variety of indie games created by a global community. This platform also empowers users to design and publish their own 2D and 3D games using a no-code, AI-assisted engine, suitable for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Unlimited indie game access
  • Create 2D/3D games
  • No-code development
  • AI-assisted game building
  • Game templates and assets
  • Publish and share games
  • Leaderboards and multiplayer
Features
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Play a growing world of quirky, joyful indie games. Discover, play and support games made by independent creators from around the world... and create your own! Play and help shape the next indie gem: - Unlimited indie games instantly in-app, no install needed - Sharing feedback with creators - Explore new games every week, from around the world Every game in the app was built with GDevelop: the no-code and AI powered, open-source game engine used by thousands of creators, artists, and independent developers. Start exploring. Play something small. Or weird. Or wonderful. Create your own games. Or play any game you're dreaming of! It's fast, easy, and no technical knowledge is required to get started. Try it, or get a GDevelop subscription to unlock every feature! - Explore dozens of game templates or start from scratch. - Use AI to help you build your game step by step. - Use your own characters, or choose from a library of pre-made objects such as characters, animations, sounds, and music. - Quickly add pre-made logic to your game objects with GDevelop's Behaviors. - Write game logic with GDevelop's innovative event system based on "if / then" actions and conditions. - Publish your game in a few seconds and share it with your friends, colleagues, or customers. - Allow players to submit their scores with ready-to-use leaderboards or make online multiplayer games. Dozens of thousands of games are made every month with GDevelop. Unleash your creativity, and create all kinds of games: platformers, shoot’em up, strategy, 8-bit, or hyper-casual games... the sky is the limit. GDevelop is a powerful game engine that will transform you into a game designer: - Add explosions and effects with particles. - Use visual effects ("shaders"). - Pathfinding and advanced movements (bounce, elliptic movement, screen wrap, projectiles...). - Advanced rendering engine that can handle pixel-art games, modern 2D games, 2.5D isometric games and 3D games. - Text objects for scores, dialogues, with optional typewriter effects. - Transitions and smooth movement for objects. - Leaderboards and Real-time Multiplayer. - Platformer engine. - Realistic 2D and 3D physics engine. - Sound effects and music handling. - Ready-to-use objects for your game interface: text input, buttons, joysticks, progress bars... - Complete documentation available for each feature. - Dozens of extensions that give new behaviors, new actions, and new conditions: checkpoints, object shaking, 3D flip effects... GDevelop makes game development easy, even for those with no prior experience. Download the app and join a community of 400k+ monthly creators: gamers, hobbyists, teachers, and professionals. GDevelop's unique design makes game creation fast and fun! Our Terms & Conditions: https://gdevelop.io/page/terms-and-conditions Our Privacy Policy: https://gdevelop.io/page/privacy-policy

About

Para Swift

Features
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Para Auth & Wallet is a lightweight companion that lets anyone try Para’s secure authentication and wallet flows on iOS. Create an account with email, phone, Apple, Google, or Discord; manage linked sign-in methods; and try a secure, on-device wallet with sample actions. No paywalls, no placeholders—everything you see works out of the box. What you can do: • Sign in your way: Email, phone (OTP), Apple, Google, or Discord. • Link & manage providers: Add/remove sign-in methods from your account. • On-device wallet: Generate a wallet, view your public address, and sign a sample message. • Optional MetaMask deep-link: If installed, connect MetaMask for a handoff flow; if not, you’ll see a clear prompt to install it. • Data control: Delete your account from the profile menu anytime. This app is useful for developers and non-developers alike: it demonstrates secure, privacy-minded auth and wallet flows with a simple, fully functional UI. It does not require crypto purchases and works with sample/test actions to keep things safe for exploration. Why Para Para builds modern auth and embedded wallets for apps. This companion app lets you experience the core flows in minutes on your iPhone. Support Questions or feedback? Visit getpara.com or contact support@getpara.com.

Screenshots

GDevelop4 screens
Para Swift3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Para Swift at none against GDevelop's 21. Para Swift also leads on ads (none vs shown). GDevelop's advantage is chart position (#35 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. GDevelop sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Para Swift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
GDevelop versus Para Swift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGDevelopPara Swift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size383 MB12 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGDEVELOP FRANCECapsule Labs, Inc.

Bugs and requests

GDevelop

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when changing sprites
  • Keyboard issues on mobile
  • Saved projects not loading properly
  • Frequent crashes and loss of progress
  • Importing assets causes issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sprite editor
  • More programming features (e.g. switches, loops)
  • Ability to organize code/actions better on mobile
  • Reduce subscription limits
  • Add daily rewards or free currency

Para Swift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

GDevelop

Subscriptions6
  • GDevelop Silver3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • GDevelop Gold3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • GDevelop Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Month
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  • GDevelop Silver - 1 year$49.991 Year
  • GDevelop Gold - 1 year3 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • GDevelop Pro - 1 year3 Days trial$399.991 Year
One-time15
  • Sci-Fi Space Village$3.99
  • Sci-Fi Space Characters$3.99
  • Sci-Fi Space Animals$3.99
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  • Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 3$4.99
  • Pixel Dark Fantasy$5.99
  • Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 2$5.99
  • 500 Credits$5.99
  • 1000 Credits$9.99
  • Platformer Bundle$14.99
  • GDevelop Mega Bundle$17.99
  • 2000 Credits$18.99
  • From Zero to Creator$24.99
  • From Zero to Creator$34.99
  • 5000 Credits$44.99
  • 10000 Credits$89.99
None

Para Swift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GDevelop free?
GDevelop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Para Swift free?
Para Swift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GDevelop or Para Swift have ads?
GDevelop shows ads; Para Swift does not.

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