Comparison

The Swords Master vs SkullSquad

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

Head to head
About

The Swords Master

Features
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Demons? Check. Crazy fanatics? Double check. The Empireโ€™s in total chaos... and guess what? You're the only hope! Grab your gear, rally your squad โ€” a sword-swinging hero, a spell-slinging wizard, and a totally awesome spellsword who's got both! (Yeah, magic and muscles โ€” we donโ€™t mess around.) Slice, blast, and obliterate your way through endless waves of baddies. Save the Empire, rebuild a shiny utopia, and maybe look cool doing it. Ready to be legendary? Letโ€™s go wreck some demons โ€” and have a blast doing it!

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SkullSquad

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Welcome to Skull Squad, the battlefield where only the bravest survive! The world has fallen under the rule of a skeleton army, and you are the leader of the squad tasked with reclaiming what remains of humanity. Get ready for intense top-down battles as you face endless waves of enemies. Explore diverse environments, master each map, and wield an impressive arsenal of weapons to stay alive. Key Features: * Face hordes of enemies in challenging levels. *Explore and conquer action-packed maps. *Customize and upgrade your arsenal to suit every battle. ... An addictive experience for fans of the shooter genre. Are you ready to lead Skull Squad and put an end to the chaos? The battle awaits!

Screenshots

The Swords Master4 screens
SkullSquad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SkullSquad at none against The Swords Master's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. The Swords Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SkullSquad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Swords Master ships an update every 2 months, SkullSquad every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
The Swords Master versus SkullSquad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Swords MasterSkullSquad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size177 MB778 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFirehandsXproplay Games LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Swords Master

One-time2
  • Quick-Turn Attack$0.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
2 purchases

SkullSquad

One-time2
  • Mexico Map Pack$3.99
  • The President Map Pack$3.99

Questions

Is The Swords Master free?
The Swords Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkullSquad free?
SkullSquad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Swords Master or SkullSquad have ads?
The Swords Master shows ads; SkullSquad does not.
Which is updated more often, The Swords Master or SkullSquad?
The Swords Master ships an update every 2 months, and SkullSquad every 4 months. Most recently, The Swords Master was updated on October 25, 2026 and SkullSquad on October 28, 2026.

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