Comparison

Only One vs Sword Master Story

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Only One4 screens
Sword Master Story4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Only One ships an update weekly, Sword Master Story fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Only One versus Sword Master Story: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnly OneSword Master Story
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings)4.7 (19K ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews — better84.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6.3K19K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
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
Size65 MB685 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperErnest SzokaSuperPlanet

Customer experience

Only One

All ratings6,285 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews390 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%

Sword Master Story

All ratings18,783 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews795 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.7%

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

Sword Master Story

From 19K App Store ratings

What 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

10 purchases

Only One

One-time10
  • 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
10 purchases

Sword Master Story

One-time10
  • 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

Is Only One free?
Only One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sword Master Story free?
Sword Master Story is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Only One or Sword Master Story?
Sword Master Story is rated higher. Only One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Sword Master Story averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.
Do Only One or Sword Master Story have ads?
Both Only One and Sword Master Story show ads.
Which is updated more often, Only One or Sword Master Story?
Only One ships an update weekly, and Sword Master Story fortnightly. Most recently, Only One was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sword Master Story on November 3, 2026.

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