# Chaos Zero Nightmare vs Lost For Swords

The clearest difference is ads: Lost For Swords at none against Chaos Zero Nightmare's shown. Lost For Swords also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Chaos Zero Nightmare's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 324) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chaos Zero Nightmare sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lost For Swords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Chaos Zero Nightmare against 4.7 for Lost For Swords. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chaos Zero Nightmare has 16K ratings behind it against 324, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Chaos Zero Nightmare's written reviews are positive against 91% of Lost For Swords's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chaos Zero Nightmare | Lost For Swords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaos-zero-nightmare/id6502326151/reviews)** | [4.7 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-for-swords/id6708233729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 324 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smilegate, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/588277915) | [Maximilian Csuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/602656303) |

## What reviewers say

### Chaos Zero Nightmare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaos-zero-nightmare/id6502326151)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a dark fantasy RPG adventure where your choices shape the narrative and gameplay. Battle cosmic horrors with unique cards and evolving strategies. Experience a visually stunning world with fully voiced characters.

**Highlights:** Dark fantasy narrative, Choice-driven RPG mechanics, Unique card-based combat, Evolving gameplay with branching choices, Gorgeous 2D illustrations, Fully voiced characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coronomicon Monthly Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tactical Asset Monthly Supply | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nightmare Carnival Chest I | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crystal ×980 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Golden Glow Beneath the Night Sky | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal ×1980 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Royal Level Up Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal ×3280 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Nightmare Carnival Chest II | $49.99 | one-time |
| Crystal ×6480 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing, Incredible, Gorgeous, Uniquely Compelling
- 👍 Fun, Refreshing, Engaging Gameplay
- 💎 Solid Story, Animation, and Voice Acting
- 🎨 Beautiful Character Designs and Visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection Issues, Login Problems, and Crashes
- 💰 Gacha Rates are Low, Grindy Progression
- ⏱️ Lengthy, Tedious, and Time-Consuming Runs

**Reported bugs**

- Banned IP Issues
- Missing Files and Inability to Load

**Requested features**

- English Dubbed Version
- More Male Characters
- Flexible Character Setup


### Lost For Swords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-for-swords/id6708233729)

Explore rooms shaped by your deck in this roguelike deckbuilder. Equip gear, cast spells, and engage in tactical turn-based combat. Plan your resource management carefully as equipment can only be used once, and adapt your strategy with shuffled dungeon and equipment cards for a unique challenge each run.

**Highlights:** Deck-shaped room exploration, Tactical turn-based combat, Single-use equipment system, Card synergy building, Dungeon floor upgrades, Procedurally generated challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and unique gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
- 🎨 Great visuals and art style
- 💰 Generous free content
- 🤝 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking full version
- 🔁 Repetitive boss fights
- ❓ Unclear progression and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Backtracking bug in rooms
- Purchasing issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More unlockable classes and cards
- Improved in-game explanations
- Ability to reset progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chaos Zero Nightmare free?

Chaos Zero Nightmare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lost For Swords free?

Lost For Swords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chaos Zero Nightmare or Lost For Swords?

Chaos Zero Nightmare is rated higher. Chaos Zero Nightmare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Lost For Swords averages 4.7 from 324 ratings.

### Do Chaos Zero Nightmare or Lost For Swords have ads?

Chaos Zero Nightmare shows ads; Lost For Swords does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chaos Zero Nightmare or Lost For Swords?

Chaos Zero Nightmare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lost For Swords every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chaos Zero Nightmare was updated on November 10, 2026 and Lost For Swords on November 4, 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.*