Comparison

Only One vs Blackmoor 2

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

Head to head
About

Only One

Engage in an epic arena-style sword fighting game where you push waves of enemies off a sky pillar to survive. Master physics-based combat, utilize magical abilities, and upgrade your character to overcome over 90 waves and 9 bosses. Choose from multiple character classes and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Physics-based sword combat
  • Parry and shield mechanics
  • Character upgrades and abilities
  • Multiple character classes
  • Over 90 waves and 9 bosses
  • Endless Battle mode
  • Gamepad support
Features
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Pick up a magic sword and fight atop the Pillar of Sacrifice. Master timing and positioning to push enemies off the edge. How long can you survive to become the only one left standing? TouchArcade - 4.5/5 "Game with depth well beyond what you would expect" PocketGamer - 9/10 "A brilliantly paced, sharp-edged brawler " One of the best hack and slash games on mobile, Only One is an epic arena style sword fighting game where you battle and push waves of enemies off the pillar in the sky with your magical sword. You don't fight for glory, you fight to survive! Skill Based Melee Combat - Physics based combat with parry and push mechanics - Fight swordsmen, archers, slimes, skeletons, bats, berserkers, loot gnomes, wizards and more - Defeat enemies for their loot or knock them off the pillar for instant kills and extra points - Collect health to stay alive and shields to block attacks - Absorb the power of fallen enemies to grow stronger - 6 active abilities: push, freeze, dart, whirlwind, bubble and inferno - 8 passive abilities: last stand, might, magnet, cripple, reflektor, bloodlust, regen and backstab Game Modes - Quest: Fight through 100 levels with bosses every 10 stages - Endless: Survive against endless waves as long as you can - Trials: Take on intense challenges, earn stars, and unlock new trials Unlock the Full Experience - The “Ultimate Power” in-app purchase unlocks the complete game Purchase unique character classes like the barbarian, ninja, valkyrie, dwarf and only one with unique abilities and weaknesses Retro pixel art graphics and music GameCentre leaderboards and achievements Customizable controls: floating or fixed joystick Full offline support Gamepad compatible

About

Blackmoor 2

Embark on a fantasy quest in this arcade platformer featuring genre-defining combat. Explore a story mode with unique heroes, build custom challenges, and engage in real-time multiplayer battles with up to four players. Supports controllers and cloud saving.

Highlights
  • Fantasy arcade platformer
  • Story mode with unique heroes
  • User-generated dungeon builder
  • Real-time co-op multiplayer (up to 4 players)
  • Player vs. Player (PVP) mode
  • MFi controller support
  • iCloud saving
Features
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Years ago, a scruffy knight embarked on a quest to destroy a cursed artifact to save the world. He never returned. A band of new and old adventurers embark on a new quest to find their lost friend. BLACKMOOR 2 is a one of a kind fantasy arcade platformer with genre defining combat and a mix of classic and modern gaming. STORY mode with twists and turns, thirteen heroes, enemies and bosses full of character. BUILD with our user-generated dungeon builder. Build your own challenges and share them with ease. It's a sandbox for creativity. MULTIPLAYER in real time, play together with up to 4 players online or same-device with MFi and iOS 13 supported controllers. PVP in a whole mode dedicated to a classic arcade experience. Supports MFi controllers, iCloud saving and all resolutions of iPhone & iPad. iCloud saving is done in a smart and automatically. Make sure you use the same iCloud account on the devices you want to save your data to. An internet connection is required for Multiplayer and Dungeon mode. There are a few in-apps available but we allow the whole game to be playable and unlocked through gameplay. A premium upgrade is available if you wish to support our game development.

Screenshots

Only One4 screens
Blackmoor 24 screens

Verdict

The call

Only One and Blackmoor 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Only One's written reviews are positive against 77% of Blackmoor 2's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Only One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Blackmoor 2 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Only One against 4.6 for Blackmoor 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.3K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Only One's written reviews are positive against 77% of Blackmoor 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Only One versus Blackmoor 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnly OneBlackmoor 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings) — better4.6 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews — better76.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6.3K — better3.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB641 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperErnest SzokaFour Fats

Customer experience

Only One

All ratings6,273 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.3%

Blackmoor 2

All ratings3,287 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews729 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative15.9%

User reviews

Only One

From 6.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple yet fun gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and engaging
  • 🕹️ Smooth controls
  • 💎 Great value for free game
  • 🎮 Nostalgic pixel art style

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Joystick issues and control bugs
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Slow character movement

Blackmoor 2

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Unique characters and abilities
  • 💡 Engaging story and boss fights
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🎮 Clunky and unresponsive controls
  • 🔍 Unclear progression and objectives
  • 💰 Difficulty spike and need for continues
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels and lack of content

Bugs and requests

Only One

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Joystick stops working randomly
  • Purchases not restoring after reinstall
  • Stuck in certain levels due to bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More enemy and level variety
  • Ability to unlock characters without paying
  • Improved save/restore functionality

Blackmoor 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Joystick glitching and preventing movement
  • Enemies becoming invincible or unresponsive
  • Checkpoint issues causing loss of progress
  • Crashes and freezes during certain levels
  • Inconsistent damage registration and hit detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • More character customization options
  • Improved online multiplayer functionality
  • Ability to save progress and resume later
  • Difficulty balancing and better boss design
  • Expanded story mode and new game modes

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Only One

One-time10
  • Valkyrie$3.99
  • Assassin$3.99
  • Dwarf$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Barbarian$3.99
  • 5000 Power$4.99
  • Ultimate Power$5.99
  • 12000 Power$9.99
  • 22000 Power$14.99
  • The Only One$19.99
  • 52000 Power$29.99
13 purchases

Blackmoor 2

One-time13
  • 40x Continues$0.99
  • 10,000 Gold$0.99
  • Lunar Journey Time Skins$1.99
Show 10 more
  • Lunar Zodiac Warrior Skins$1.99
  • PVP Raven$1.99
  • Buy Mythic$2.99
  • Clockwork$2.99
  • Bag of pets$3.99
  • 100,000 Gold$4.99
  • UNLOCK FIRST AGE!$4.99
  • Premium Upgrade$4.99
  • Unlock All Villains$4.99
  • Buy All 9 Mythics$9.99

Questions

Is Only One free?
Only One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackmoor 2 free?
Blackmoor 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Only One or Blackmoor 2?
Only One is rated higher. Only One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Blackmoor 2 averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Only One or Blackmoor 2 have ads?
Both Only One and Blackmoor 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Only One or Blackmoor 2?
Only One ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blackmoor 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Only One was updated on September 24, 2026 and Blackmoor 2 on September 22, 2026.

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