# Karnark vs Sword X Blade

The clearest difference is rating: Sword X Blade at 4.7 against Karnark's 3.0. Sword X Blade also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 31%) and ratings volume (167 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Karnark sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Sword X Blade sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sword X Blade holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword X Blade has 167 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Karnark's written reviews are positive against 71% of Sword X Blade's.

Karnark ships an update weekly, Sword X Blade every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Karnark | Sword X Blade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karnark/id6504798545/reviews) | **[4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-x-blade-origin/id6739867515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 922 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BillionGames Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247385939) | [PHONG CACH MOC CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787360289) |

## What reviewers say

### Karnark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karnark/id6504798545)

Embark on an epic MMORPG adventure in a vast, free-to-play world. Engage in intense PvP and PvE battles, explore dungeons, and participate in massive siege wars. Grow your character through unique systems and enjoy a convenient mobile control experience.

**Highlights:** Authentic MMORPG experience, PvP, Farming, Dungeons, Raids, Convenient mobile controls, Free economy system, Intense PVE and PVP raids, Character growth via costumes and creatures, Massive siege battles

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter SpecialPrice Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hero Costume Step Up Ⅰ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hero Creature Step Up Ⅰ | $2.99 | one-time |
| dia_220 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Highest Starter Equip Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Higher RandomCostume Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Higher RandomPet Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| dia_550 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Spot Package 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hero Creature Step Up Ⅱ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Spot Package 2 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Spot Package 3 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Hero Creature Step Up Ⅲ | $34.99 | one-time |
| Growth Step-Up Package 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Nibelung's Ring Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Antigone's earring Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Draupnir Bracelet Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Growth Buff Dia Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Magic Stone Boost Package II | $69.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Archsage's Wp Enhance | $79.99 | one-time |
| Growth Step-Up Package 4 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Skill Book Package | $79.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pet Step-Up 4 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Familiar and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Quick progression and leveling
- 💡 Affordable in-game purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- ⚠️ Gender-locked character classes
- 🕹️ Overly automated gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game fails to launch on some devices
- Equipment tutorial gets stuck
- Auto-start feature cannot be disabled

**Requested features**

- Add Russian localization
- Provide European server
- Improve character customization options
- Reduce reliance on auto-play features


### Sword X Blade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-x-blade-origin/id6739867515)

Embark on an immortal cultivation journey in a vibrant 3D fairyland. Gain powerful items, experience rapid growth, and collect legendary gear. Engage in free trading, find a spiritual partner, and compete in cross-server battles.

**Highlights:** 3D fairyland exploration, Rapid cultivation progression, Abundant in-game rewards, Free trading system, Spiritual Fate System for partners, Cross-server PvP competitions

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.09 Pack | $1.09 | one-time |
| $1.59 Pack | $1.59 | one-time |
| $1.99 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $10.99 Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| $15.99 Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addicting gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and visuals
- 🚀 Quick progress and lots to do early on

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needy and too much clicking required
- 💰 Pay-to-win and grindy

**Reported bugs**

- Hackers and bots present on day one
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add Arabic language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Karnark free?

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

### Is Sword X Blade free?

Sword X Blade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Karnark or Sword X Blade?

Sword X Blade is rated higher. Karnark averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sword X Blade averages 4.7 from 167 ratings.

### Do Karnark or Sword X Blade have ads?

Neither Karnark nor Sword X Blade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Karnark or Sword X Blade?

Karnark ships an update weekly, and Sword X Blade every 2 weeks. Most recently, Karnark was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sword X Blade on September 20, 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.*