# Swordash vs Wild Wind

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.

Both are free to download. Swordash sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Wild Wind asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swordash | Wild Wind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordash/id6443986363/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-wind/id6470183891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 246 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FATTOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124851670) | [Ian Chiao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630807335) |

## What reviewers say

### Swordash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordash/id6443986363)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Package #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80(+80) Zeno's drop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package #3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400Zeno's drop | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400(+400) Zeno's drop | $4.99 | one-time |
| 月卡 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 每周礼包#01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Package #02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sanny Pass Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Key of Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package #02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package #5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| ADs Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 800(+800) Zeno's drop | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月度礼包#01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1600(+1600) Zeno's drop | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Zeno's drop | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package #03 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4000(+4000) Zeno's drop | $49.99 | one-time |
| 8000Zeno's drop | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying combat system
- 💡 Interesting upgrade system
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Expensive skins
- 🐛 Crashes and disconnections
- ⏱️ Short playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Ads prevent returning to game
- Difficulty with viewing ads
- Inconsistent hit detection

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve translation and dialogue
- Reduce skin prices
- Implement offline mode
- Add co-op and PvP modes


### Wild Wind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-wind/id6470183891)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezes or crashes
- Hitbox and collision detection issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and stages
- Endless or survival mode
- Additional playable characters
- Level editor or customization options


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*