Comparison

AXIS vs Phantom Tower

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

Head to head
About

AXIS

Engage in thrilling 3D blade battles with real-time PvP action. Collect, customize, and evolve your spinning blades to master strategic combos and dominate global arenas. Prove your skills to become the ultimate Axis Master.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D action battles
  • Strategic 3v3 team battles
  • Blade evolution and customization
  • Gacha system for rare items
  • Global PvP arena matches
  • Axis Square social hub
Features
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Thrilling blade battles unfold right in your hands! Who will become the next Axis Master?! An action RPG with an exciting story! Welcome to Axis-Blade, the next-gen 3D action RPG with real time PvP, stunning skill combos, and intense spinning clashes! Game Features ▶ Real-Time 3D Action Battles Control your spinning Blade in intense real time 1v1 and 3v3 battles! Use combo skills and precision timing to unleash epic attacks. Fight in a fast-paced PvP arena where every move matters. ▶ Strategic 3v3 Team Battles Collect and build your Blades to create your ultimate champion lineup! Take advantage of skill synergy, tuning, and match-based strategy. Clash with global players and push your limits in each match. ▶ Blades That Grow Stronger Over Time Level up and evolve your Blades through upgrades, fusion, and custom tuning. Master the spinner system with unique skills, and use gacha to unlock rare blades and powerful parts. ▶ Build Your Own Custom Craft your personalized Blade using stylish mecha parts! Customize the appearance and power using over 80 collectable components. Cool designs and deep tuning make every build unique. ▶ Meet, Chat, and Battle! Axis Square Connect freely with fellow Bladers and prove your skills in live battles! ▶ Fight Your Way to the Title of Axis Master Enter fierce PvP tournaments and face rival champions in intense arena battles. Push through each challenge, spin faster, and dominate the battlefield! ▶ Arena Battles with Bladers Worldwide Join Bladers around the globe in fast-paced real time Arena matches! Use your strategy and skills to climb the rankings and claim the title of the true Axis Blade master. --------------------------------------- Axis-Blade Customer Support axisblade@awesomepiece.com

About

Phantom Tower

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure within a mysterious tower. Battle creatures, collect resources to craft gear, and unlock powerful abilities to ascend 100 floors. Every playthrough offers a new experience as you strive to conquer the unknown.

Highlights
  • Action roguelike gameplay
  • RPG elements
  • Elemental combat system
  • Crafting weapons and armor
  • Unlockable glyphs
  • 100-floor tower ascent
Read full description

An ancient Tower shrouded in mystery and forgotten knowledge. Whatever you're looking for, the tower promises to offer: Wealth, Fame or Power. Many ventured the Tower in seach of treasures, but only few were able to return to tell the tale. Prepare to face the unknown, battle mysterious creatures and to forge your destiny. The Phantom Tower is calling, will you answer? Phantom Tower is a fast-paced action roguelike game that combines roguelike and RPG elements. Your ultimate goal is to be able to climb all 100 floors of the Tower, what awaits you at the top? No one knows. Along the way you'll unlock Tower Blessings to aid you in battle, harvest materials from fallen monster to forge new gear and grow stronger with each attempt. Every run is a fresh challenge. Will you conquer the Tower, or become one of its many phantoms? Key Features and tips: - Elemental Dominion: Each class have access to different elements, combine them to trigger powerful reactions, in the early stage of the game reactions will be decisive for defeating your foes, try to use reactions whenever you can! - Glyphs: Unlock mysterious glyphs to enhance your character and unleash hidden powers. - Craft weapons, armors and artifacts to boost your character stats, each piece has its own ability. You can see all the available gear from the Blacksmith.

Screenshots

AXIS4 screens
Phantom Tower4 screens

Verdict

The call

AXIS and Phantom Tower are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. AXIS sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Phantom Tower sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phantom Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 115 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 71% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AXIS ships an update every 2 weeks, Phantom Tower every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AXIS versus Phantom Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAXISPhantom Tower
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (55 ratings)4.6 (115 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews — better71.1% of reviews
Number of ratings55115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size519 MB664 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAWESOMEPIECEHorien Studio

Customer experience

AXIS

All ratings55 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative18.5%

Phantom Tower

All ratings115 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative20.6%

User reviews

AXIS

From 55 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent gameplay
  • 👍 Easy to get into
  • 💎 Generous free-to-play experience
  • 🎨 Creative activities

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of unique features
  • 🔃 Excessive ads when watching videos

Phantom Tower

From 115 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay
  • 🚀 Responsive controls
  • 💎 Satisfying combat and progression
  • 🎨 Clean and polished visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid content required to access full game
  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs

Bugs and requests

AXIS

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More language support
  • Improved PvP experience
  • Reduce gacha/pay-to-win elements

Phantom Tower

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Enemies spawning outside of room
  • UI text readability issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Ability to choose starting class
  • Teleport to boss room option
  • Gear unequip functionality

In-app purchases

14 purchases

AXIS

One-time14
  • 200 Prism$0.99
  • 200 Prism$1.19
  • Basic Membership$1.99
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  • 520 Prism$3.09
  • 520 Prism$3.49
  • Premium Membership$4.99
  • 1600 Prism$9.49
  • 1600 Prism$9.99
  • 4400 Prism$22.99
  • 4400 Prism$25.99
  • 6600 Prism$33.99
  • 6600 Prism$38.99
  • 13200 Prism$77.99
  • 13200 Prism$79.99
7 purchases

Phantom Tower

One-time7
  • Standard Bag$0.99
  • Archer Starter Pack$1.99
  • Warrior Starter Pack$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Mage Starter Pack$1.99
  • Advanced Bag$1.99
  • Premium Bag$2.99
  • Full Game Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is AXIS free?
AXIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phantom Tower free?
Phantom Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AXIS or Phantom Tower?
Phantom Tower is rated higher. AXIS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Phantom Tower averages 4.6 from 115 ratings.
Do AXIS or Phantom Tower have ads?
Both AXIS and Phantom Tower show ads.
Which is updated more often, AXIS or Phantom Tower?
AXIS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phantom Tower every 10 days. Most recently, AXIS was updated on October 17, 2026 and Phantom Tower on October 16, 2026.

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