# Sword x Staff vs Aniimo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sword x Staff at 46K against Aniimo's 8.6K. Sword x Staff also leads on chart position (#4 vs #13) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sword x Staff sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Aniimo sells 10 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword x Staff has 46K ratings behind it against 8.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Sword x Staff's written reviews are positive against 66% of Aniimo's.

Sword x Staff ships an update every 2 weeks, Aniimo weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sword x Staff | Aniimo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-x-staff/id6751270546/reviews)** | [4.7 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aniimo/id6759098797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 8.6K |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #13 |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 3.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Boltray Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676220745) | [PAWPRINT INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876863099) |

## What reviewers say

### Sword x Staff

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #11 Top Free · Role Playing, #50 Top Grossing · Games, #132 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Embark on a unique RPG adventure combining strategy, exploration, and idle gameplay. Team up with companions to save a world filled with secrets, customize your character with over 200 skills, and progress even while offline.

**Highlights:** Hybrid RPG gameplay, Massive world exploration, Idle progression system, Over 200 customizable skills, AI-driven auto-battles, Resource gathering while offline

**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 |


### Aniimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aniimo/id6759098797)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Adventure, #16 Top Free · Role Playing, #42 Top Grossing · Adventure, #83 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Explore a vast open world, capture and collect unique creatures, and twine with them to gain new abilities. Engage in thrilling battles, customize your personal space, and embark on an epic journey of discovery and adventure.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Creature capturing and collecting, Twine with creatures for abilities, Real-time battles (PvEVP), Personal RV customization, Multiplayer interaction

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aniimo: 60 Lumin Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: 300 Lumin Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: Advanced Comp. Handbook | $9.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: Collector’s Comp. Handbook | $10.00 | one-time |
| Aniimo: 980 Lumin Crystals | $14.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: Collector’s Comp. Handbook | $19.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: 1,980 Lumin Crystals | $29.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: 3,280 Lumin Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: 6,480 Lumin Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sword x Staff free?

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

### Is Aniimo free?

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

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

Sword x Staff is rated higher. Sword x Staff averages 4.9 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Aniimo averages 4.7 from 8.6K ratings.

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

Neither Sword x Staff nor Aniimo shows ads.

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

Sword x Staff ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aniimo weekly. Most recently, Sword x Staff was updated on October 28, 2026 and Aniimo on October 28, 2026.

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

Sword x Staff currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Aniimo at #13. 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.*