# Only One vs Watcher Chronicles

The clearest difference is ads: Watcher Chronicles at none against Only One's shown. Watcher Chronicles also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Only One's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (88% vs 64%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Only One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Watcher Chronicles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Only One holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Only One has 6.3K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Only One's written reviews are positive against 64% of Watcher Chronicles's.

Only One ships an update weekly, Watcher Chronicles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Only One | Watcher Chronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403/reviews)** | [4.3 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcher-chronicles/id1592020891/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 255 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 964 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) | [Third Sphere Game Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592020893) |

## 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


### Watcher Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcher-chronicles/id1592020891)

Embark on a challenging 2D souls-like ARPG adventure through a purgatorial realm. Battle over 20 bosses, explore interconnected areas, and master fast-paced, skill-based combat. Upgrade your hero with diverse weapons and magic, and enjoy local co-op multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Challenging souls-like combat, Large interconnected world exploration, Local co-op multiplayer, Powerful magic spells, Diverse weapon types, Robust RPG system, Over 20 relentless bosses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watcher Chronicles Full Game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent 2D souls-like gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and graphics
- ⚔️ Challenging but fair combat system
- 💰 Good value for $8 price point
- 🏆 Well-designed bosses and enemy variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Clunky and non-customizable touch controls
- ⏱️ Noticeable input delay between actions
- 🗺️ Poor map system and navigation
- 💸 Misleading free-to-play marketing (actually paid demo)
- 📦 Large file size (1.5-2GB) for mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load or crashes on startup
- Arrow marker gets stuck and blocks pause menu
- Touch input registers unintended actions
- Game requires 2GB free storage to function properly
- Healing mechanic unclear or non-functional

**Requested features**

- Customizable touch control placement and size
- Comprehensive in-game tutorial and help menu
- Improved map system with biome divisions
- More weapon attack patterns and combo system
- Parry mechanics that deflect projectiles and reduce posture


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Only One free?

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

### Is Watcher Chronicles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Only One or Watcher Chronicles?

Only One is rated higher. Only One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Watcher Chronicles averages 4.3 from 255 ratings.

### Do Only One or Watcher Chronicles have ads?

Only One shows ads; Watcher Chronicles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Only One or Watcher Chronicles?

Only One ships an update weekly, and Watcher Chronicles every 3 days. Most recently, Only One was updated on October 11, 2026 and Watcher Chronicles on September 30, 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.*