# Demon Sword vs Returned Warrior RPG

The clearest difference is rating: Returned Warrior RPG at 5.0 against Demon Sword's 3.9. Demon Sword's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Demon Sword sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Returned Warrior RPG sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Returned Warrior RPG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Demon Sword has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Demon Sword's written reviews are positive against 90% of Returned Warrior RPG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Demon Sword ships an update monthly, Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Demon Sword | Returned Warrior RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demon-sword-idle-rpg/id6444302102/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 89.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 489 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rawhand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499446389) | [Dreamplay Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965141578) |

## What reviewers say

### Demon Sword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demon-sword-idle-rpg/id6444302102)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure in a beautifully illustrated Eastern world. Grow your warrior, wield the power of resurrection, and forge your destiny. Engage in massive clan battles, customize your swordsman, and collect mystical talismans for limitless growth.

**Highlights:** Stunning East Asian ink painting visuals, Massive clan battles with real-time strategy, Unique swordsman creation via skills and gear, Mystical talisman collection for growth, Elemental weakness exploitation for boss challenges, Offline progression and rewards, Social systems with chat and rankings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Bundle for Growth 1 | $1.09 | one-time |
| New User Mythology Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Seal Tower Bundle | $4.49 | one-time |
| Jade Bundle 2 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Weekly Bandit Subj. Order | $4.49 | one-time |
| New User Growth Package 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Gift Bundle 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Imperial Support Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.39 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Bundle | $8.95 | one-time |
| Christmas Gift Bundle 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| New Adventure Update Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Silver Key Bundle | $11.00 | one-time |
| Beginner’s Pass | $11.00 | one-time |
| Plum Blossom Ticket Bundle | $11.00 | one-time |
| Christmas Gift Bundle 2 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Silver Key Bundle | $21.49 | one-time |
| Expert’s Pass | $22.49 | one-time |
| Christmas Gift Bundle 1 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Path to Growth Package 5 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Leaves Bundle 1 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Gift Bundle 1 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Golden Key Bundle | $44.00 | one-time |


### Returned Warrior RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341)

Embark on a retro RPG adventure where you return home after a decade in a demonic realm to find portals have opened. Farm for hundreds of equipment types and cards to create a unique character. Explore diverse game modes and enjoy nostalgic pixel art.

**Highlights:** Idle farming with equipment and cards, Unique character customization, Rewarding item collection, Multiple weapon choices, Diverse play modes (dungeons, towers), Nostalgic pixel art style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Decomposition Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Gold Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Weekly EXP Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starting Optimization Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Start Ad Removal Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Card Collection Pass 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 4 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 6 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 10 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 1 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 7 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 17 Clear Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Guardian Package | $34.99 | one-time |
| Weekly All-in-One Myth Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Black Rabbit Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Vip Chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💎 Unique collection-based mechanics
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art style
- 🔓 Generous free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay at later stages
- 🔒 Difficulty progressing without spending

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past first chapter
- Equipment upgrades not saving properly
- Freezing during tutorial screens
- Connectivity issues when viewing ads

**Requested features**

- More diverse quests and challenges
- Ability to preview equipment effects
- Improved save/load functionality
- Optimization for longer battery life


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Demon Sword free?

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

### Is Returned Warrior RPG free?

Returned Warrior RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Demon Sword or Returned Warrior RPG?

Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Demon Sword averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Demon Sword or Returned Warrior RPG have ads?

Both Demon Sword and Returned Warrior RPG show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Demon Sword or Returned Warrior RPG?

Demon Sword ships an update monthly, and Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Most recently, Demon Sword was updated on October 27, 2026 and Returned Warrior RPG on October 24, 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.*