Comparison

Swordigo vs Dojo Slash

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

Head to head
About

Swordigo

Embark on an epic adventure in a magical realm filled with challenges. Explore dungeons, battle monsters, and gain experience to level up your character. Discover powerful weapons, items, and spells to aid you in your quest.

Highlights
  • Explore a magical realm
  • Gain experience and level up
  • Find powerful weapons and spells
  • Dynamic lighting system
  • Optimized touch controls
  • Game Center achievements
  • iCloud save syncing
Features
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Run, jump and slash your way through a vast world of challenges and embark on an epic adventure! “Swordigo is a love letter to the platforming and adventure games of the past.” — SlideToPlay, 4/4 “There’s never a dull movement as you hop between platforms and slash your sword against a plethora of enemies.” — Apple’n’Apps, 4.5/5 “Honestly, if you only buy one game this week, you should choose Swordigo.” — AppAdvice A GREAT ADVENTURE • Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters. • Gain experience and level up your character. MAGIC AND SWORDS • Find powerful weapons, items and spells to defeat your enemies. DYNAMIC LIGHTING • Venture into gloomy caves and dungeons illuminated by the atmospheric dynamic lighting system. OPTIMIZED GAMEPLAY • Precise touch controls designed specifically for iOS. • Customize the controls to your preference. LATEST iOS FEATURES • Game Center achievements. • Use iCloud to sync saves between the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. • Retina display support for both the iPhone and the iPad.

About

Dojo Slash

Defend your dojo from invading ninjas in this action-packed pixel art game. Utilize a level-up system, various weapons, and challenging enemies with sophisticated AI to survive increasingly difficult levels. Experience smooth gameplay and an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Gorgeous pixel art
  • 60 fps smooth gameplay
  • Level up & skill point system
  • 12 types of enemy with AI
  • Roguelike features
  • Many weapons for purchase
Features
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Ninjas from an opposing clan have invaded your dojo. There is only one thing to do: defend it to death. Features: Gorgeous pixel art 60 fps smooth gameplay Juicy sound effects & adrenaline-pumping soundtrack Level up & skill point system Increasingly challenging levels 12 types of enemy with sophisticated AI Deadly boss fight Roguelike features Many weapons for purchase with in-game coins (not IAP) In App Purchase: Ad removal Features NOT included: Annoying requests for permission Push notifications Pay-to-win

Screenshots

Swordigo4 screens
Dojo Slash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dojo Slash at none against Swordigo's shown. Dojo Slash also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). Swordigo's advantage is ratings volume (8K vs 79). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Swordigo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Dojo Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.8 for Swordigo against 4.8 for Dojo Slash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swordigo has 8K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Swordigo's written reviews are positive against 99% of Dojo Slash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swordigo ships an update every 5 months, Dojo Slash weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Swordigo versus Dojo Slash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwordigoDojo Slash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8K ratings)4.8 (79 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews98.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8K — better79
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB17 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTouch FooJin Man Kim

Customer experience

Swordigo

All ratings7,906 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews650 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.5%

Dojo Slash

All ratings79 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive98.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

Swordigo

From 8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Charming graphics
  • 🕹️ Smooth controls
  • 🕰️ Nostalgic retro feel
  • 🏆 Challenging but rewarding

Room to improve

  • 🕹️ Occasional control issues
  • 🔁 Repetitive boss battles
  • 🕰️ Short game length
  • 📢 Intrusive ads at times

Dojo Slash

From 79 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and direct gameplay
  • 🎮 Addictive and fun
  • ✨ Satisfying combat/slashing
  • 💡 Innovative roguelike elements
  • 🚀 Responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 📉 Coins/currency quickly runs out
  • 🎶 Cannot listen to own music
  • ✋ Controls can obscure screen
  • ⏳ Long grind for weapons
  • ❓ Lack of updates/game feels dead

Bugs and requests

Swordigo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches with key items
  • Crashes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Swordigo 2 or sequel
  • More levels and content
  • Difficulty settings
  • Expanded story and lore

Dojo Slash

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • High scores not reflecting
  • Character not visible after ad
  • Intro screen overflow bug
  • Game music turns off background music

Requested features

7 requests
  • Another game in the series
  • Co-op mode
  • Joystick control option
  • More varied items
  • Story mode
Show 2 more
  • Keep upgrades/levels between sessions
  • More content updates

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Swordigo

One-time3
  • Remove Advertisement$1.99
  • Guiding Compass$2.99
  • Coin Doubler$2.99
1 purchases

Dojo Slash

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Swordigo free?
Swordigo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dojo Slash free?
Dojo Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swordigo or Dojo Slash?
Dojo Slash is rated higher. Swordigo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Dojo Slash averages 4.8 from 79 ratings.
Do Swordigo or Dojo Slash have ads?
Swordigo shows ads; Dojo Slash does not.
Which is updated more often, Swordigo or Dojo Slash?
Swordigo ships an update every 5 months, and Dojo Slash weekly. Most recently, Swordigo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dojo Slash on November 6, 2026.

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