# Sword & Talisman vs Awakenloop

The clearest difference is rating: Awakenloop at 4.6 against Sword & Talisman's 2.0. Awakenloop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (145 vs 1). Sword & Talisman's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sword & Talisman sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Awakenloop sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Awakenloop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Awakenloop has 145 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sword & Talisman ships an update daily, Awakenloop every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sword & Talisman | Awakenloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-talisman/id6745592133/reviews) | **[4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awakenloop/id6748336976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | — | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 970 MB | 840 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [宏亮 原](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800227624) | [F5 GAME COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760672858) |

## What reviewers say

### Sword & Talisman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-talisman/id6745592133)

Embark on a journey of cultivation and protection, blending Chinese xianxia culture with strategic gameplay. Face demons and monsters, using your will and wisdom to guard the path and experience growth.

**Highlights:** Xianxia culture integration, Strategic gameplay, Cultivation and protection journey, Demon and monster combat, Perseverance and growth experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Packages 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60Immortal Jade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Packages 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300Immortal Jade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Packages 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Packages 10 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 680Immortal Jade | $9.99 | one-time |
| 980Immortal Jade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Packages 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1280Immortal Jade | $19.99 | one-time |


### Awakenloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awakenloop/id6748336976)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure where you awaken to lead a team of enchanting animal-eared maidens. Collect and evolve these unique characters, master automatic combat, and build heartwarming bonds to fight back against encroaching darkness.

**Highlights:** Collect animal-gene maidens, Evolve characters with ultimate forms, Automatic combat system, Reset heroes for full resource refunds, Heartwarming dating system, Anime-style character collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sword & Talisman free?

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

### Is Awakenloop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sword & Talisman or Awakenloop?

Awakenloop is rated higher. Sword & Talisman averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Awakenloop averages 4.6 from 145 ratings.

### Do Sword & Talisman or Awakenloop have ads?

Sword & Talisman shows ads; Awakenloop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sword & Talisman or Awakenloop?

Sword & Talisman ships an update daily, and Awakenloop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sword & Talisman was updated on October 30, 2026 and Awakenloop on October 30, 2026.

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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.*