# Sword and Spin! vs Doodle Magic

Sword and Spin! and Doodle Magic both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Doodle Magic's written reviews are positive against 8% of Sword and Spin!'s. Doodle Magic also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 3.3K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Sword and Spin!'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sword and Spin! sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Doodle Magic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Sword and Spin! against 4.3 for Doodle Magic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of Sword and Spin!'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Doodle Magic's.

Sword and Spin! ships an update weekly, Doodle Magic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sword and Spin! | Doodle Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-spin/id6464312887/reviews)** | [4.3 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-magic-wizard-vs-slime/id6467103305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | **56.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 335 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Dodjoy HK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650927135) |

## What reviewers say

### Sword and Spin!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-spin/id6464312887)

Engage in thrilling sword-clashing combat to enhance your weapon's power. Collect fallen swords to become stronger and dominate the arena. Experience dynamic battles where strategy and collection go hand-in-hand.

**Highlights:** Spin with your greatsword, Clash with other swords, Increase sword damage, Pick up swords to empower yourself, Dynamic combat

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| A New Sword! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Money x12500 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x20 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads & Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Sword | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads & Double Sword | $17.99 | one-time |
| Limitless Skip-it | $41.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 💡 Innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Misleading advertising
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at level 100
- Swords not functioning properly
- Progress resets unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Improved progression system
- Bug fixes


### Doodle Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-magic-wizard-vs-slime/id6467103305)

Become a mighty wizard defending a village from monsters and slimes. Upgrade gear, collect skills, and build an indestructible fortress to overcome endless challenges and boss battles. Embark on a tower defense journey.

**Highlights:** Upgrade epic gear and forge powerful wizard, Collect and synthesize gems, Explore and combine mystical skills, Defend against endless slime monsters, Build and upgrade unique ramparts, Challenge Abyss Mode with random monster combinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Several Crystal | $0.99 | one-time |
| A handful of Crystal | $4.99 | one-time |
| A pile of Crystal | $9.99 | one-time |
| A pack of Crystal | $19.99 | one-time |
| A bag of Crystal | $49.99 | one-time |
| A box of Crystal | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique art style
- 🎨 Customizable abilities
- 💡 Potential for future updates
- 🎮 Enjoyable tower defense experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Targeting/AI issues
- 🔍 Lack of in-game explanations
- ⏱️ Slow progression and grind
- 💰 Monetization concerns
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working
- Overlapping UI elements
- Game crashes and freezes
- Progression issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to control spell targeting
- Improved gem management and combination
- Endless/survival mode
- More diverse enemy types and level design
- Better balance between free-to-play and paid progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sword and Spin! free?

Sword and Spin! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Doodle Magic free?

Doodle Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sword and Spin! or Doodle Magic?

Sword and Spin! is rated higher. Sword and Spin! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Doodle Magic averages 4.3 from 15K ratings.

### Do Sword and Spin! or Doodle Magic have ads?

Both Sword and Spin! and Doodle Magic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sword and Spin! or Doodle Magic?

Sword and Spin! ships an update weekly, and Doodle Magic every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sword and Spin! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Doodle Magic on October 28, 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.*