# Sword Please vs Rail Master Tycoon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sword Please at 100% against Rail Master Tycoon's 23%. Sword Please also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Rail Master Tycoon's advantage is ratings volume (405 vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sword Please sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Rail Master Tycoon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rail Master Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rail Master Tycoon has 405 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Sword Please's written reviews are positive against 23% of Rail Master Tycoon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sword Please ships an update every 4 days, Rail Master Tycoon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sword Please | Rail Master Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-please/id6505055889/reviews) | **[4.7 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-master-tycoon-idle-train/id6612009757/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **405** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 22.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 351 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Superturbine Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874231213) | [Devi Ganesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426589662) |

## What reviewers say

### Sword Please

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-please/id6505055889)

Become a legendary blacksmith defending humanity's last fortress from Titans. Craft and upgrade weapons and armor for your soldiers, manage your fortress, and train your troops for epic battles.

**Highlights:** Weapon and armor crafting, Fortress management, Resource gathering, Soldier training and upgrades, Quest system, Titan battles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwordPlaese_skip_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| SwordPlaese_gem_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| SwordPlaese_skip_2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| SwordPlaese_gem_2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| SwordPlaese_removeads | $4.99 | one-time |
| SwordPlaese_skip_3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SwordPlaese_gem_3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| SwordPlaese_gem_4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SwordPlaese_gem_5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| SwordPlaese_gem_6 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Rail Master Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-master-tycoon-idle-train/id6612009757)

Build and manage a sprawling railway empire in this idle simulation game. Start with a single line, expand across cities, automate operations, and deliver goods and passengers to earn massive profits. Unlock new zones and managers to boost your income and become the ultimate rail tycoon.

**Highlights:** Build and expand railway zones, Automate operations with managers, Manage passengers and cargo, Unlock gacha cards for profit multipliers, Level up managers for boosts, Serve unique cities and industries, Offline progress

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Time Traveller | $6.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Speed Boost | $6.99 | one-time |
| Value Gems Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Offer 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offline Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads - Titan's Offer - Royal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable to play
- 🎨 Lovely visuals
- 💡 Clever angle on idle games
- ✨ Visually appealing trains
- 😌 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Painfully slow gameplay
- 😴 Repetitive and boring
- 💸 Not enough gems
- 😩 Forced to watch ads
- ⏳ Game feels unfinished

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot progress past level 2
- Passenger line maxed out but not enough for progression
- Game freezes on loading screen when moving to new era
- Trucks not working/stuck at mines
- Excavator not refreshing

**Requested features**

- Add more levels/eras
- Fix progression blockers
- Improve truck pathfinding
- Add auto-collect for farms/ports
- Increase storage capacity for farms/ports


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sword Please free?

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

### Is Rail Master Tycoon free?

Rail Master Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sword Please or Rail Master Tycoon?

Rail Master Tycoon is rated higher. Sword Please averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Rail Master Tycoon averages 4.7 from 405 ratings.

### Do Sword Please or Rail Master Tycoon have ads?

Both Sword Please and Rail Master Tycoon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sword Please or Rail Master Tycoon?

Sword Please ships an update every 4 days, and Rail Master Tycoon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sword Please was updated on October 30, 2026 and Rail Master Tycoon on November 4, 2026.

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