# Sword Cut Run vs Slice & Soar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sword Cut Run at none against Slice & Soar's 2. Sword Cut Run also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 16) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Slice & Soar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slice & Soar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Sword Cut Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sword Cut Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword Cut Run has 6.5K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sword Cut Run ships an update every 5 months, Slice & Soar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sword Cut Run | Slice & Soar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-cut-run/id1663872796/reviews)** | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slice-and-soar/id6450953518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 270 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Sword Cut Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-cut-run/id1663872796)

Engage in fast-paced combat as a ninja warrior, slashing through waves of monsters. Run, jump, and dodge obstacles while executing combos to defeat challenging bosses. Unlock new weapons and abilities to overcome increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Slash monsters with a sword, Run and jump through perilous landscapes, Dodge obstacles, Execute deadly combos, Unlock new blades and abilities, Defeat bosses

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Quickly entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Game issues (multiplying numbers, hole size)

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades reset when leaving app
- Math calculations are off

**Requested features**

- More swords
- No ads option


### Slice & Soar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slice-and-soar/id6450953518)

Become a culinary ninja in this satisfying slicing game. Master precision cutting, unlock new slicers, and conquer thrilling challenges with stunning visuals. Enjoy endless slicing fun for free.

**Highlights:** Satisfying slicing mechanics, Variety of tantalizing levels, Unlockable slicers and abilities, Stunning food visuals, Unlockable backgrounds, Collect achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked | $19.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sword Cut Run free?

Sword Cut Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Slice & Soar free?

Slice & Soar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sword Cut Run or Slice & Soar?

Sword Cut Run is rated higher. Sword Cut Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Slice & Soar averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do Sword Cut Run or Slice & Soar have ads?

Both Sword Cut Run and Slice & Soar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sword Cut Run or Slice & Soar?

Sword Cut Run ships an update every 5 months, and Slice & Soar every 2 months. Most recently, Sword Cut Run was updated on October 21, 2026 and Slice & Soar on October 15, 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.*