# Legendary Sword.io vs Returned Warrior RPG

The clearest difference is rating: Returned Warrior RPG at 5.0 against Legendary Sword.io's 3.9. Returned Warrior RPG also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 53%). Legendary Sword.io's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Legendary Sword.io sells 34 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: Legendary Sword.io has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Legendary Sword.io's written reviews are positive against 90% of Returned Warrior RPG's.

Legendary Sword.io ships an update weekly, Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Legendary Sword.io | Returned Warrior RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legendary-swordio/id6447890703/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 945 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [EIGHT STUDIO (Korea)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581756358) | [Dreamplay Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965141578) |

## What reviewers say

### Legendary Sword.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legendary-swordio/id6447890703)

Embark on an epic quest to find a legendary sword and defeat a Dark Mage who has terrorized a peaceful kingdom. Hunt monsters, collect items, and achieve combos with one-handed controls. New chapters are on the horizon, promising more adventure.

**Highlights:** Hunt monsters, One-handed gameplay, Harvest items, Achieve combos, New chapters coming soon

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

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wolf Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Cart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Limited Package A1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 10 Clear Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Step Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Cart | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Limited Package A2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Attendance Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Green | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 7 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 15 Clear Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Membership | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1080 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Angel Cart | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Pearl | $12.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 20 Clear Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Step Pack 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Star Shop A2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Orange | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Star | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold Cart | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Limited Package A3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2350 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Step Pack 3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Limited Package A5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 55 Clear Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Limited Package A4 | $49.99 | 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 Legendary Sword.io free?

Legendary Sword.io 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, Legendary Sword.io or Returned Warrior RPG?

Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Legendary Sword.io averages 3.9 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Legendary Sword.io or Returned Warrior RPG have ads?

Both Legendary Sword.io and Returned Warrior RPG show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Legendary Sword.io or Returned Warrior RPG?

Legendary Sword.io ships an update weekly, and Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Most recently, Legendary Sword.io was updated on October 24, 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.*