Comparison

Sword and Spin! vs The Army

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

Head to head
About

Sword and Spin!

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
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Spin around with your greatsword! Clash with other swords to increase their damage and pick them up later to empower yourself!

About

The Army

Lead your forces to victory in this idle strategy game. Customize your army with diverse units and dynamic upgrades. Compete in weekly tournaments and events to earn rewards and prove your strategic prowess.

Highlights
  • Dynamic army upgrades
  • Diverse unit types
  • Progressive gameplay
  • Weekly tournaments & events
  • Ever-growing arsenal
Features
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Join the ranks of strategic masters in "The Army," the ultimate idle strategy game where your leadership skills are put to the test! Key Features: Dynamic Army Upgrades: Customize your army with power-ups, health boosts, increased attack speed, and more. Every decision counts! Diverse Unit Types: Expand your army with a variety of units including archers, wizards, healers, and other powerful warriors. Progressive Gameplay: Each defeat is just a step towards greater strength. Upgrade your base stats and start each round stronger and more prepared. Weekly Tournaments & Special Events: Prove your strategic prowess in thrilling tournaments and events. Compete for glory and earn exclusive rewards. Ever-Growing Arsenal: Continuously strengthen your army with unique rewards and powerful upgrades, ensuring that no two battles are the same. About the Game: In "The Army," you'll embark on an epic journey of strategy and management. Your task? To build an invincible army capable of conquering any challenge. With each battle, you'll refine your strategy, upgrade your troops, and push your limits to achieve ultimate victory. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a newcomer to the genre, "The Army" offers a deep, engaging experience that evolves with your play style. With its intuitive idle mechanics, you can progress even when you're not actively playing. Join "The Army" now and lead your forces to glory! Are you ready to make your mark in the annals of strategy gaming? Download now and start your conquest!

Screenshots

Sword and Spin!4 screens
The Army4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Army at none against Sword and Spin!'s shown. The Army also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 8%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Sword and Spin! sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and The Army sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Army holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Sword and Spin!'s written reviews are positive against 30% of The Army's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sword and Spin! ships an update weekly, The Army every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sword and Spin! versus The Army: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSword and Spin!The Army
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.3K ratings)4.6 (4.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.5% of reviews30.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K4.4K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB196 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperRollic Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim SirketiFIRE STUDIOS OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Sword and Spin!

All ratings3,241 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive7.5%
Neutral12.0%
Negative80.5%

The Army

All ratings4,394 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive30.5%
Neutral12.9%
Negative56.7%

User reviews

Sword and Spin!

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 💡 Innovative concept

Room to improve

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

The Army

From 4.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 No forced ads
  • 🎮 Simple but fun concept
  • 🎨 Old school vibe

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and grindy
  • 🤖 Poor AI and unit targeting
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads
  • 🔊 Lack of sound effects

Bugs and requests

Sword and Spin!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes at level 100
  • Swords not functioning properly
  • Progress resets unexpectedly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved progression system
  • Bug fixes

The Army

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after updates
  • Purchased upgrades not working as intended
  • Duplication issues with card unlocks
  • Tournaments become unplayable at higher levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to control unit targeting
  • More diverse unit types and strategies
  • Random level generation
  • Faster gameplay speed options
  • Paid ad removal option

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Sword and Spin!

One-time18
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Skip-it x5$1.99
  • A New Sword!$1.99
Show 15 more
  • Best Seller Pack$2.99
  • Skip-it x10$3.99
  • Best Seller Pack2 variants$3.99
  • Ticket Pack 1$3.99
  • Money x12500$5.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Starter Pack$8.99
  • Skip-it x20$9.99
  • No-Ads & Tickets$9.99
  • Ticket Pack 2$9.99
  • Permanent Double Sword$12.99
  • Hero Pack$12.99
  • Ticket Pack 3$14.99
  • No Ads & Double Sword$17.99
  • Limitless Skip-it$41.99
13 purchases

The Army

One-time13
  • Ticket 1$2.99
  • Starter Gem Pack$4.99
  • Ticket 2$6.99
Show 10 more
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Game Speed Forever$9.99
  • Medium Gem Pack$9.99
  • Diamond Pass$11.99
  • Large Gem Pack$19.99
  • Ultimate Game Speed$19.99
  • Epic Pack$29.99
  • Mountain Gem Pack$29.99
  • Gigantic Gem Pack$49.99
  • Legendary Gem Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Sword and Spin! free?
Sword and Spin! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Army free?
The Army is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sword and Spin! or The Army?
The Army is rated higher. Sword and Spin! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while The Army averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Sword and Spin! or The Army have ads?
Sword and Spin! shows ads; The Army does not.
Which is updated more often, Sword and Spin! or The Army?
Sword and Spin! ships an update weekly, and The Army every 3 days. Most recently, Sword and Spin! was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Army on October 30, 2026.

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