Comparison

Swordash vs Defense Art

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

Defense Art

Features
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# Defend your base. Build the perfect strategy. Win every battle! Prepare for an exciting tower defense adventure where every decision matters! Build powerful defenses, deploy the right weapons, and stop endless waves of enemies before they reach your base. Each battlefield presents unique challenges, requiring you to carefully choose, place, and upgrade your defenses. Experiment with different strategies and discover the perfect combination to overcome increasingly difficult enemy attacks. ## Build Your Ultimate Defense Choose from a wide variety of defensive weapons, each with unique strengths and tactical roles: • Machine Gun – Fast firing and effective against light enemies. • Cannon – High damage with powerful explosive attacks. • Rail Gun – Long-range precision weapon for high-value targets. • Missile Launcher – Devastating area damage against groups of enemies. • Power Supplier – Enhance and support nearby defensive structures. Every weapon has advantages and disadvantages. Success depends on placing the right weapon in the right location. ## Use Powerful Support Skills Turn the tide of battle with powerful tactical tools: * Freeze enemies to stop their advance. * Slow enemy movement and buy valuable time. * Drop powerful bombs to eliminate dangerous waves. * Master support abilities to survive the toughest battles. ## Face Challenging Enemies Your enemies become stronger as the battle progresses. Fight against: * Enemy soldiers * Heavy tanks * Advanced combat robots * And many more unique enemy types. Each enemy behaves differently, forcing you to adapt your strategy and defenses. ## Battle Across Different Worlds Defend your base across beautifully designed battlefields, including: * Dense Jungle * Dry Savannah * Frozen Arctic * More environments coming soon! Each battlefield offers a fresh tactical experience. ## Features * Strategic tower defense gameplay * Multiple unique defensive weapons * Powerful support abilities * Diverse enemy types with different behaviors * Multiple battlefields to conquer * Upgrade and optimize your defenses * Carefully balanced gameplay * Easy to learn, challenging to master * Play offline anytime Can you build the ultimate defense and protect your base from every invasion? Download now and prove your strategy on the battlefield! More weapons, enemies, maps, and exciting features are coming in future updates. Stay tuned!

Screenshots

Swordash4 screens
Defense Art4 screens

Verdict

The call

Swordash and Defense Art are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Defense Art sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swordash ships an update every 11 days, Defense Art every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Swordash versus Defense Art: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwordashDefense Art
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB342 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFATTOYHue Linh Hoang

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

Defense Art

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
4 purchases

Defense Art

One-time4
  • PACK STARTER$0.99
  • PACK SMALL$1.99
  • PACK MEDIUM$5.99
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  • PACK LARGE$9.99

Questions

Is Swordash free?
Swordash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Defense Art free?
Defense Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Swordash or Defense Art have ads?
Both Swordash and Defense Art show ads.
Which is updated more often, Swordash or Defense Art?
Swordash ships an update every 11 days, and Defense Art every 3 weeks. Most recently, Swordash was updated on October 27, 2026 and Defense Art on October 15, 2026.

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