Comparison

Sword Please vs Desert Tycoon

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

Head to head
About

Sword Please

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
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In "Sword Please," you become a legendary blacksmith tasked with defending humanity's last fortress from giant Titans. Craft weapons and armor to equip your soldiers and help them achieve victory in battle. Key Features: Crafting and Upgrades: Mine iron ore, refine it into ingots, and forge swords, helmets, and armor. Upgrade your weapons and equipment to enhance your soldiers' combat abilities. Fortress Management: Hire workers to gather resources, clear trash, and keep your fortress running smoothly. Produce healing potions at the Healing Fountain to maintain your soldiers' health. Quest System: Complete various quests to earn gems, which can be used for special upgrades. Soldier Training: Improve the abilities of your soldiers at the training center to form a more powerful elite unit. Battles: Equip your soldiers and send them into battle against the Titans. Provide them with the best gear to ensure their success. Showcase your skills as a blacksmith in a dystopian medieval fantasy world and fight for humanity's survival. Download "Sword Please" now and start your journey!

About

Desert Tycoon

Features
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Welcome to the desert! A land full of resources, opportunities and endless growth. Collect cacti, sand, fish and oil to expand your production. Build workshops, unlock new areas and become the true ruler of the desert. Every step brings new challenges — and bigger rewards. Are you ready to build your empire?

Screenshots

Sword Please4 screens
Desert Tycoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sword Please at every 4 days against Desert Tycoon's every 2 months. Sword Please also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Please sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Desert Tycoon sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sword Please ships an update every 4 days, Desert Tycoon every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sword Please versus Desert Tycoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSword PleaseDesert Tycoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB266 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSuperturbine Technology Inc.Fevzi Demirtas

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sword Please

One-time10
  • SwordPlaese_skip_1$1.99
  • SwordPlaese_gem_1$1.99
  • SwordPlaese_skip_2$3.99
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  • SwordPlaese_gem_2$3.99
  • SwordPlaese_removeads$4.99
  • SwordPlaese_skip_3$4.99
  • SwordPlaese_gem_3$6.99
  • SwordPlaese_gem_4$9.99
  • SwordPlaese_gem_5$19.99
  • SwordPlaese_gem_6$29.99
3 purchases

Desert Tycoon

One-time3
  • Money 500$0.99
  • Money 1050$1.99
  • Money 1600$2.99

Questions

Is Sword Please free?
Sword Please is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desert Tycoon free?
Desert Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sword Please or Desert Tycoon have ads?
Both Sword Please and Desert Tycoon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sword Please or Desert Tycoon?
Sword Please ships an update every 4 days, and Desert Tycoon every 2 months. Most recently, Sword Please was updated on October 30, 2026 and Desert Tycoon on October 30, 2026.

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