Comparison

Orecraft vs Sword Please

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

Head to head
About

Orecraft

Lead a team of orcs in a mining simulation game. Dig for ores, smelt them into bars, and craft valuable items like weapons and armor. Manage resources, inventory, and make strategic decisions to grow your empire.

Highlights
  • Mine legendary ores and smelt into bars
  • Craft weapons, armor, and artifacts
  • Assemble a team of miners and blacksmiths
  • Manage inventory and resource supply/demand
  • Make strategic decisions for camp growth
Features
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Dig for legendary ores, smelt them into bars and craft rare weapons, armor and artifacts! Lead your team of orcs to prosperity in this epic mining simulation game. Venture into unexplored lands, dig into unknown depths and mine for legendary ores. Smelt your ores into fine bars and use them to create powerful weapons, armor and artifacts. Manage your inventory, balance the supply and demand of your resources and use your planning and intuition to pick the right moment for transaction. Should you sell your ore straight away or be patient and craft something valuable from it? Should you move your camp to another spot? Or is it better to explore the current area for some more time? Is it worth shooting for the top of the line quality or do mass production of common items? The choice is yours! Features: * Mine for legendary ores and smelt them into bars * Craft rare weapons, armor and artifacts * Assemble a team of experienced miners and blacksmiths * Manage your inventory and balance the supply and demand of your resources * Make the right decisions to grow your mining camp and become the richest orc in the land

About

Sword Please

Become a legendary blacksmith defending humanity's last fortress from Titans. Craft and upgrade weapons and armor for your soldiers, manage your fortress, and train your troops for epic battles.

Highlights
  • Weapon and armor crafting
  • Fortress management
  • Resource gathering
  • Soldier training and upgrades
  • Quest system
  • Titan battles
Features
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In "Sword Please," you become a legendary blacksmith tasked with defending humanity's last fortress from giant Titans. Craft weapons and armor to equip your soldiers and help them achieve victory in battle. Key Features: Crafting and Upgrades: Mine iron ore, refine it into ingots, and forge swords, helmets, and armor. Upgrade your weapons and equipment to enhance your soldiers' combat abilities. Fortress Management: Hire workers to gather resources, clear trash, and keep your fortress running smoothly. Produce healing potions at the Healing Fountain to maintain your soldiers' health. Quest System: Complete various quests to earn gems, which can be used for special upgrades. Soldier Training: Improve the abilities of your soldiers at the training center to form a more powerful elite unit. Battles: Equip your soldiers and send them into battle against the Titans. Provide them with the best gear to ensure their success. Showcase your skills as a blacksmith in a dystopian medieval fantasy world and fight for humanity's survival. Download "Sword Please" now and start your journey!

Screenshots

Orecraft4 screens
Sword Please4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sword Please at 100% against Orecraft's 41%. Sword Please also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Orecraft's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Orecraft sells 29 one-off in-app purchases and Sword Please sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orecraft has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Orecraft's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sword Please's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orecraft ships an update every 8 days, Sword Please every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Orecraft versus Sword Please: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrecraftSword Please
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB181 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEvrika GamesSuperturbine Technology Inc.

Customer experience

Orecraft

All ratings1,030 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral15.9%
Negative43.4%

Sword Please

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Orecraft

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to progress to next chapter
  • Resets of previous progress and rewards
  • Inconsistent or non-functioning ad removal purchases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more languages
  • Improve event rewards and variety
  • Implement account linking and progress saving
  • Introduce more content and chapters
  • Add sorting and organization options for chiefs

Sword Please

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

29 purchases

Orecraft

One-time29
  • Small Piggy Bank$1.99
  • Red Rock Starter Pack$2.99
  • Medium Piggy Bank$2.99
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  • Large Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Foundry Pack$4.99
  • Workshop Pack$4.99
  • Small Gem Pack$4.99
  • Mining Pack$5.99
  • Watch Tower Sale$6.99
  • Production Pack$6.99
  • No Ads Offer$8.99
  • Red Rock Miner Statue$8.99
  • Combo Pack$9.99
  • Medium Gem Pack$9.99
  • Watch Tower lvl.10$9.99
  • No Ads 50% Off$12.49
  • Red Rock Miner Pass$12.99
  • Season Pass$17.99
  • All-In-One Pack$19.99
  • Large Gem Pack$19.99
  • No Ads$24.99
  • XL Gem Pack$29.99
  • Trade Hall lvl.10$29.99
  • The Altar lvl.10$29.99
  • The Throne lvl.10$29.99
  • The Barracks lvl.10$29.99
  • The Cauldron lvl.10$29.99
  • Superior Gem Pack$49.99
  • Ultimate Gem Pack$99.99
10 purchases

Sword Please

One-time10
  • SwordPlaese_skip_1$1.99
  • SwordPlaese_gem_1$1.99
  • SwordPlaese_skip_2$3.99
Show 7 more
  • SwordPlaese_gem_2$3.99
  • SwordPlaese_removeads$4.99
  • SwordPlaese_skip_3$4.99
  • SwordPlaese_gem_3$6.99
  • SwordPlaese_gem_4$9.99
  • SwordPlaese_gem_5$19.99
  • SwordPlaese_gem_6$29.99

Questions

Is Orecraft free?
Orecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sword Please free?
Sword Please is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orecraft or Sword Please?
Orecraft is rated higher. Orecraft averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Sword Please averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Orecraft or Sword Please have ads?
Both Orecraft and Sword Please show ads.
Which is updated more often, Orecraft or Sword Please?
Orecraft ships an update every 8 days, and Sword Please every 4 days. Most recently, Orecraft was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sword Please on August 22, 2026.

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