# Everweave vs Sword x Staff

The clearest difference is rating: Sword x Staff at 4.9 against Everweave's 4.3. Sword x Staff also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (72% vs 57%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Everweave sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Sword x Staff sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sword x Staff holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword x Staff has 46K ratings behind it against 8.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Everweave's written reviews are positive against 72% of Sword x Staff's.

Everweave ships an update every 10 days, Sword x Staff every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Everweave | Sword x Staff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everweave/id6747261740/reviews) | **[4.9 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-x-staff/id6751270546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.7K | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #41 | **#4** |
| Size | 154 MB | 3.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Endgame Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820447035) | [Boltray Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676220745) |

## What reviewers say

### Everweave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everweave/id6747261740)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Role Playing, #45 Top Grossing · Board, #93 Top Free · Board, #124 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on text-based roleplaying adventures guided by an AI Dungeon Master. Explore dynamic worlds, make choices that shape your story, and live out any fantasy, from epic quests to quiet medieval life. This evolving game offers endless possibilities for emergent storytelling.

**Highlights:** AI Dungeon Master, Dynamic, reactive world, Open-ended storytelling, Character creation and development, Fantasy and medieval settings, Player-driven choices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adventurer Tier 1 Month Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Pathfinder Tier 1 Month Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Adventurer Tier 6 Months Plan | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Vanguard Tier 1 Month Plan | $54.99 | per month |
| Pathfinder 6 Months | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| 100 MESSAGES | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 MESSAGES | $7.99 | one-time |
| 900 MESSAGES | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Compelling story
- 👍 Detailed and descriptive storytelling
- 👍 Experienced DM and player
- 👍 Fun overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (combat focus, inventory issues, UI problems)
- 🔒 Limited free messages, pay-to-play model
- 🐛 Freezing and loading issues
- 🐛 Lack of back button, tedious navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Combat focus issues
- Inventory and item recognition problems
- Freezing and loading problems
- Navigation and UI bugs

**Requested features**

- More free-to-play support (e.g., ad-based message boosts)
- Expanded class and race options
- Improved character creation and customization
- Better integration of player gear and stats


### Sword x Staff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-x-staff/id6751270546)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #14 Top Free · Role Playing, #51 Top Grossing · Games, #115 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Explore a vast, interactive world with a unique blend of strategy, exploration, and idle gameplay. Customize your character with over 200 skills and team up with allies to save the world. Progress even while offline with automated resource gathering and character growth.

**Highlights:** Hybrid RPG gameplay, Massive interactive world exploration, Over 200 customizable skills, Idle resource gathering, AI-driven auto-battles, Dual-class system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Product | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 Product | $2.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 Product | $3.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Benefits | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Product | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Product | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Product | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Product | $29.99 | one-time |
| $37.99 Product | $37.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Product | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Product | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Everweave free?

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

### Is Sword x Staff free?

Sword x Staff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Everweave or Sword x Staff?

Sword x Staff is rated higher. Everweave averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Sword x Staff averages 4.9 from 46K ratings.

### Do Everweave or Sword x Staff have ads?

Everweave shows ads; Sword x Staff does not.

### Which is updated more often, Everweave or Sword x Staff?

Everweave ships an update every 10 days, and Sword x Staff every 2 weeks. Most recently, Everweave was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sword x Staff on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Everweave or Sword x Staff?

Everweave currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and Sword x Staff at #4. 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.*