# Only One vs Sword Master Story

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Only One | Sword Master Story |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403/reviews) | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-master-story/id1521447065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 84.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 685 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ernest Szoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/538675054) | [SuperPlanet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068119037) |

## What reviewers say

### Only One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Valkyrie | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assassin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dwarf | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barbarian | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Power | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Power | $5.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Power | $9.99 | one-time |
| 26000 Power | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Only One | $19.99 | one-time |
| 64000 Power | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Sword Master Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-master-story/id1521447065)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 270 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Platinum Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Pack I | $3.99 | one-time |
| 170 Platinum Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 950 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 350 Platinum Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pack | $26.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Platinum Coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Generous rewards
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art
- 🕹️ Satisfying combat
- 💰 F2P friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🌐 Connection issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📜 Poor English translations
- 🌟 Lack of character diversity

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues on certain devices
- Summon rewards not registering properly
- Demon Tower equipment issues

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*