# GoNinja vs Dark Sword 2

GoNinja and Dark Sword 2 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of GoNinja's written reviews are positive against 44% of Dark Sword 2's. GoNinja also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (4.3.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoNinja sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Sword 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for GoNinja against 4.6 for Dark Sword 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 268 and 212 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of GoNinja's written reviews are positive against 44% of Dark Sword 2's.

GoNinja ships an update monthly, Dark Sword 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoNinja | Dark Sword 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goninja/id521804467/reviews) | **[4.6 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sword-2/id1186180535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 212 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 378 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hiptic](https://appshunter.io/developer/521804470) | [NANOO COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011714859) |

## What reviewers say

### GoNinja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goninja/id521804467)

Experience the ultimate ninja adventure, slicing through a massive demon samurai army with agile jumps and powerful special attacks. Unlock new abilities, game modes, and costumes as you earn points for your kills and mission completions. Enjoy stunning HD graphics and smooth animations.

**Highlights:** Fast and brutal ninja action, Automatic enemy attacks, Rooftop scaling and wall busting, Special abilities (Bomb, Hyper Invincible Run, Barrier Shield), Unlockable game modes, abilities, and costumes, HD graphics and hand-drawn animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8000np | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 NP | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 NP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 💎 Awesome graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Retry screen not always appearing
- Infinite jump glitch
- Upgrades/menus not closing properly

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to play own music
- Improved mission/achievement tracking
- Multiplayer mode


### Dark Sword 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-sword-2/id1186180535)

Embark on a sci-fi action RPG adventure as a female cyborg to save humanity. Form a 3-member squad, hack and slash through missions, and customize your characters with advanced gameplay and enhanced graphics. Play offline on low-spec devices.

**Highlights:** Enhanced dark silhouette graphics, 3-member squad system with tag and co-op modes, Diverse female cyborg characters (Fatima) with unique skills, Over 100 missions with unique enemies and bosses, Offline play and low-spec device optimization, Fatima upgrade system (AI, Weapons, Skills, etc.), Equipment crafting and plugin system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Souls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Toolkit x30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 14,300 GOLD | $2.99 | one-time |
| 525 Souls | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7-DAY VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supply Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,100 Souls | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30-DAY VIP | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoNinja free?

GoNinja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dark Sword 2 free?

Dark Sword 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GoNinja or Dark Sword 2?

Dark Sword 2 is rated higher. GoNinja averages 4.5 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Dark Sword 2 averages 4.6 from 212 ratings.

### Do GoNinja or Dark Sword 2 have ads?

Dark Sword 2 shows ads; GoNinja does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoNinja or Dark Sword 2?

GoNinja ships an update monthly, and Dark Sword 2 fortnightly. Most recently, GoNinja was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dark Sword 2 on November 2, 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.*