Only One vs Sword Master Story
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Sword Master Story
Embark on an epic hack-and-slash adventure as a Sword Master betrayed by the empire. Gather allies, unleash brilliant skills, and collect unique heroes from mythology. Explore dungeons, battle bosses, and compete in PVP to become the ultimate warrior.
- Hack & Slash combat with brilliant skill animations
- Idle mode gameplay
- Gather goddesses and unique heroes
- Character collection and strategic deployment
- Character growth through Level Up, Rebirth, Transcendence
- Guild system for territory defense and dungeons
- Various content: Endless Dungeons, Boss Raid, Global PVP
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Seven years on a journey with the goddesses, and now it all starts anew with 2.0! New visuals, a sleeker interface, and a full overhaul of the content! [7th Anniversary & 2.0 Overhaul Update] - A completely new interface and visuals for smooth play that's easy to take in at a glance! - Reworked challenge modes: Raid, Wanted, Abyss, and the seasonal Colosseum! - Enhance, Transcend, and level up skills all at once! Less repetition, faster growth! - New customization lets you decorate your lobby and profile your way! - Limited 7th anniversary wedding skins are here! Get Haru's wedding skin for free, plus Nera's, for 2 in total! - A new server opens, and stages expand! Now is the time to dive into Sword Master Story! ______________________________________________________ ▶ Hack-and-Slash Nonstop at 3x Speed • Nonstop, explosive action at your fingertips! Thrilling 3x speed! • Flashy skill animations double the thrill and the fun! • An action RPG with super-fast growth you can enjoy stress-free, even idle! ▶ Assemble Your Goddess Party • Fall for their beauty, stay for their power! Meet the goddesses from myths and legends. • Use class and element synergy to build the best party for every situation! • The more characters you collect, the bigger the buffs! Complete your character collection! ▶ Summon the Goddesses You Want • Summon the goddesses you want with Wishlist Summons and build your dream party! • Dress them up in stunning skins that boost their stats too! • Level up and transcend goddesses to grow stronger! Enhance weapons and armor to raise your power! ▶ Dive Into the Immersive Otherworld Story • Uncover the stories of the Sword Master and the goddesses that unlock as you clear stages. • Missed something? Watch it again anytime with Story Replay! ▶ Goddess Showdowns • The seasonal Colosseum opens every 2 weeks! Build attack and defense decks, master the buffs that change each season, and become the true Sword Master of the otherworld! ▶ Endless Challenges • Take on ever-stronger bosses in Raid, where the season changes every week! • Defeat several bosses at once in Wanted, and break through the Abyss with a fixed party!
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Verdict
Only One and Sword Master Story are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Only One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sword Master Story sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Only One against 4.7 for Sword Master Story. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.3K and 19K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Only One's written reviews are positive against 85% of Sword Master Story's.
Only One ships an update weekly, Sword Master Story fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Only One | Sword Master Story |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.3K ratings) | 4.7 (19K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews — better | 84.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K | 19K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 685 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ernest Szoka | SuperPlanet |
Customer experience
Only One
Sword Master Story
User reviews
Only One
From 6.3K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Sword Master Story
From 19K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Generous rewards
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art
- 🕹️ Satisfying combat
- 💰 F2P friendly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🌐 Connection issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📜 Poor English translations
- 🌟 Lack of character diversity
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
Sword Master Story
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues on certain devices
- Summon rewards not registering properly
- Demon Tower equipment issues
Requested features
5 requests- More game modes and events
- Improved equipment enhancement system
- Faster way to level up characters
- Option to reset/revert characters
- Add a friend list and chat feature
In-app purchases
Only One
- Valkyrie$3.99
- Assassin$3.99
- Dwarf$3.99
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- Barbarian$3.99
- 6000 Power$4.99
- Ultimate Power$5.99
- 14000 Power$9.99
- 26000 Power$14.99
- The Only One$19.99
- 64000 Power$29.99
Sword Master Story
- Welcome Pack$1.99
- Ruby 270$2.99
- Starter pack$2.99
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- 100 Platinum Coins$2.99
- Rookie Pack I$3.99
- 170 Platinum Coins$4.99
- Ruby 950$8.99
- 350 Platinum Coins$9.99
- Growth Pack$26.99
- 1100 Platinum Coins$29.99
Questions
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