# Wild Wind vs Protect The Swing

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wild Wind at none against Protect The Swing's 21. Wild Wind also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protect The Swing sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Wild Wind asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Wild Wind against 5.0 for Protect The Swing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wild Wind has 5.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Wild Wind's written reviews are positive against 100% of Protect The Swing's.

Wild Wind ships an update every 3 days, Protect The Swing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wild Wind | Protect The Swing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-wind/id6470183891/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protect-the-swing/id6618142811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ian Chiao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630807335) | [Ninjazz Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761784597) |

## What reviewers say

### Wild Wind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-wind/id6470183891)

Embark on a high-speed hack-and-slash adventure to rescue your partner. Master single-finger controls for swift attacks and evasive maneuvers against unique enemies and epic bosses in diverse, stunning environments.

**Highlights:** Single-finger combat controls, Diverse enemy types, Epic boss battles, Stunning environments, Unlockable bonus character

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful and minimalist art style
- 🎨 Unique and captivating visuals
- 🎶 Excellent sound design and music
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🔁 Lack of content and replayability
- 🐛 Some levels feel unbalanced or glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezes or crashes
- Hitbox and collision detection issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and stages
- Endless or survival mode
- Additional playable characters
- Level editor or customization options


### Protect The Swing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protect-the-swing/id6618142811)

Embark on a thrilling mission to save Earth by infiltrating a cultist stronghold or escaping pursuers in an endless hopper. Explore unique levels, battle enemies, unlock upgrades, and discover new weapons and skins in this action-packed adventure.

**Highlights:** Story Mode with 26 unique levels, Procedurally generated challenges, Unlockable weapons and skins, Endless hopper gameplay, Dodge themed enemies, Collect in-game coins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ornetto Sword | $0.99 | one-time |
| Soul Strike Sword | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stagger Star Sword | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gloemus Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bipp Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bazel Pivit Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skweeber Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunsky Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Peekel Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pivit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Veeber Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Meta Blues Armour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Blues Armour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Triumph Blues Armour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Western Sky Armour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dynasty Blues Armour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Regal Blues Armour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Three armour charges | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Lives | $8.99 | one-time |
| 10 Weapons Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wild Wind free?

Wild Wind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Protect The Swing free?

Protect The Swing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wild Wind or Protect The Swing?

Protect The Swing is rated higher. Wild Wind averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Protect The Swing averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Wild Wind or Protect The Swing have ads?

Protect The Swing shows ads; Wild Wind does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wild Wind or Protect The Swing?

Wild Wind ships an update every 3 days, and Protect The Swing fortnightly. Most recently, Wild Wind was updated on September 22, 2026 and Protect The Swing on September 11, 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.*