# Idle Sword Master vs Evo Defense

Idle Sword Master and Evo Defense both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of Evo Defense's written reviews are positive against 22% of Idle Sword Master's. Evo Defense also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 2.5K) and chart position (#50 vs #185). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Idle Sword Master against 4.7 for Evo Defense. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 9.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Idle Sword Master's written reviews are positive against 40% of Evo Defense's.

Idle Sword Master ships an update every 4 weeks, Evo Defense fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Sword Master | Evo Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-sword-master/id6743114573/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evo-defense/id6755173751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **9.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | **40.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #185 | **#50** |
| Size | 85 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) | [Blue Planet Joy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852431406) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Sword Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-sword-master/id6743114573)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic idle adventure, merging legendary swords and evolving pets to battle monsters and raids. Level up your avatar, unlock skills, and compete in multiplayer rankings to become the strongest. Collect gold and artifacts even while offline.

**Highlights:** Merge and evolve legendary swords, Train and evolve fighting pets, Battle monsters and raids, Level up avatar and unlock skills, Collect idle gold and artifacts, Compete in multiplayer rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Title 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Raid Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speed Potion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage 5000 Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Milestone 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack 4 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Evo Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evo-defense/id6755173751)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #62 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Defend your planet from monster invasions by summoning, merging, and evolving heroes. This roguelike tower defense game offers quick, strategic matches with endless replayability. Enjoy casual fun or competitive PvP with adorable characters and deep tactical choices.

**Highlights:** Summon, merge, and evolve heroes, Roguelike tower defense gameplay, Quick 3-minute matches, Triple randomness for endless surprises, Multiple game modes (PvE, PvP, Co-op), Strategic hero and item builds

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US$0.99 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| US$1.99 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| US$2.99 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| US$4.99 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| US$9.99 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| US$14.99 Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| US$19.99 Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| US$29.99 Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| US$49.99 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| US$99.99 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Sword Master free?

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

### Is Evo Defense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Sword Master or Evo Defense?

Evo Defense is rated higher. Idle Sword Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Evo Defense averages 4.7 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do Idle Sword Master or Evo Defense have ads?

Both Idle Sword Master and Evo Defense show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Sword Master or Evo Defense?

Idle Sword Master ships an update every 4 weeks, and Evo Defense fortnightly. Most recently, Idle Sword Master was updated on November 3, 2026 and Evo Defense on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Idle Sword Master or Evo Defense?

Idle Sword Master currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and Evo Defense at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*