Comparison

Swordash vs Wild Wind

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

Head to head
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

About

Wild Wind

Embark on a high-speed hack-and-slash adventure to rescue your partner. Master single-finger controls for swift attacks and evasive maneuvers against unique enemies and epic bosses in diverse, stunning environments.

Highlights
  • Single-finger combat controls
  • Diverse enemy types
  • Epic boss battles
  • Stunning environments
  • Unlockable bonus character
Features
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Reclaim your lost partner from the shadows in this high-speed hack-and-slash game! Engage in intense combat against diverse enemies across stunning landscapes. ◆ Simple Control: Control the game with a single finger for swift attacks, jumps, and double jumps. ◆ Unique Enemies: Encounter enemies with diverse behaviors, each demanding different strategies. ◆ Epic Boss Fights: Engage in thrilling battles against menacing bosses, learning their patterns for victory. ◆ Diverse Environments: Traverse stunning landscapes across distinctive levels. ◆ Unlockable Character: Unveil a bonus playable character with a distinct playstyle.

Screenshots

Swordash4 screens
Wild Wind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wild Wind at none against Swordash's 24. Wild Wind also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (93% vs 60%). On price, rating and device support 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. Swordash sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Wild Wind asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Swordash against 4.9 for Wild Wind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wild Wind has 5.3K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Swordash's written reviews are positive against 93% of Wild Wind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swordash ships an update every 11 days, Wild Wind every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Swordash versus Wild Wind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwordashWild Wind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings)4.9 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K5.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB102 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFATTOYIan Chiao

Customer experience

Swordash

All ratings1,040 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Wild Wind

All ratings5,270 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews340 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.7%

User reviews

Swordash

From 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

Wild Wind

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
  • 👍 Beautiful and minimalist art style
  • 🎨 Unique and captivating visuals
  • 🎶 Excellent sound design and music
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Game is too short
  • 🔁 Lack of content and replayability
  • 🐛 Some levels feel unbalanced or glitchy

Bugs and requests

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

Wild Wind

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional freezes or crashes
  • Hitbox and collision detection issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and stages
  • Endless or survival mode
  • Additional playable characters
  • Level editor or customization options

In-app purchases

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
None

Wild Wind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swordash free?
Swordash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wild Wind free?
Wild Wind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swordash or Wild Wind?
Wild Wind is rated higher. Swordash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Wild Wind averages 4.9 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Swordash or Wild Wind have ads?
Swordash shows ads; Wild Wind does not.
Which is updated more often, Swordash or Wild Wind?
Swordash ships an update every 11 days, and Wild Wind every 3 days. Most recently, Swordash was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wild Wind on September 22, 2026.

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