# Hack&Slash Frontier vs OnceWorld

The clearest difference is rating: OnceWorld at 4.9 against Hack&Slash Frontier's 4.2. OnceWorld also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (130 vs 9). Hack&Slash Frontier's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hack&Slash Frontier sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and OnceWorld sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OnceWorld holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnceWorld has 130 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Hack&Slash Frontier's written reviews are positive against 58% of OnceWorld's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hack&Slash Frontier ships an update weekly, OnceWorld every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hack&Slash Frontier | OnceWorld |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-and-slash-frontier/id6752880754/reviews) | **[4.9 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onceworld/id6753948618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **130** |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 211 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Isao Nakamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/969850270) | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) |

## What reviewers say

### Hack&Slash Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-and-slash-frontier/id6752880754)

Experience the thrill of hack-and-slash combat in an idle RPG. Automatically battle monsters, gather loot, and level up your character to discover powerful gear and unique skill combinations. Perfect for both casual and hardcore players seeking efficient progression and deep customization.

**Highlights:** Automatic idle looting and farming, Massive gear collection with randomized options, Diverse jobs and skill sets, Unique power-rewarding efficiency system, Deep gear customization for 'God-Tier Equipment'

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 orb | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5orb | $5.99 | one-time |
| 15orb | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50orb | $59.99 | one-time |


### OnceWorld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onceworld/id6753948618)

Experience a nostalgic 2D solo RPG that blends classic MMO charm with modern mobile convenience. Level up, customize your character with stat distribution, enhance gear, collect pets, and battle through a deep progression system.

**Highlights:** Stat distribution for character customization, Equipment enhancement and set bonuses, Monster capture and pet raising, Material collection for crafting and upgrades, Reincarnation system for continued growth, Abyss Corridor ranked mode

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystals 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 50 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 150 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 300 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 600 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 1000 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hack&Slash Frontier free?

Hack&Slash Frontier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OnceWorld free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hack&Slash Frontier or OnceWorld?

OnceWorld is rated higher. Hack&Slash Frontier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while OnceWorld averages 4.9 from 130 ratings.

### Do Hack&Slash Frontier or OnceWorld have ads?

Both Hack&Slash Frontier and OnceWorld show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hack&Slash Frontier or OnceWorld?

Hack&Slash Frontier ships an update weekly, and OnceWorld every 2 days. Most recently, Hack&Slash Frontier was updated on October 15, 2026 and OnceWorld on October 15, 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.*