Only One vs Born Again Online
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
Born Again Online
Embark on a path of redemption in a hack-n-slash MMO with permadeath. Loot powerful equipment, customize your Ronin's appearance and playstyle, and cooperate with friends to defeat formidable foes and tyrannical kings.
- Hack-n-slash combat
- Permadeath with honor system
- Massively multiplayer cooperation
- Equipment-based visual customization
- Diverse playstyle combinations
- Loot powerful equipment
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As a Ronin of the Spirit Realm, embark on a path of redemption as your hack-n-slash your way through the evil brewing in the Outer Realm. Stop the ominous Overlords in their tracks, but tread lightly, for every corner hosts clever tricksters, colossal beasts, and tyrannical kings to challenge your resolve. Cut-down the formidable and loot powerful equipment, changing the pace of your next duel! Massively Multiplayer Cooporate with new or existing friends in the open realms. Work in tandem to slay the mightiest of foes thought impossible alone. Permanent Death Discover the thrill of permanent death, where each step forward is earned, however, not all is dreadful. The Honor of your past lives will build your next journey, creating a dynasty of tremendous Ronin. Choose your Look Display your achievements through your worn equipment! Each weapon and piece of armor changes the look of your Ronin along with collectible hats and pet companions. Choose your Playstyle Mix up your class, equipment, and blessings to create wild and fun combinations. Be a stealthy assassin striking from the dark, a barbaric warrior hacking their way through the horde, or a precise archer supporting from afar!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Born Again Online at none against Only One's shown. Only One's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 237) and review sentiment (88% vs 79%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Only One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Born Again Online sells 4 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 Born Again Online. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Only One has 6.3K ratings behind it against 237, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Only One's written reviews are positive against 79% of Born Again Online's.
Only One ships an update every 2 weeks, Born Again Online weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Only One | Born Again Online |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.3K ratings) | 4.7 (237 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews — better | 78.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K — better | 237 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| 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 | 56 MB | 213 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ernest Szoka | Giant Blade LLC |
Customer experience
Only One
Born Again Online
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
Born Again Online
From 237 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👥 Excellent community and helpful Discord
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay loop and roguelike mechanics
- 💰 Completely free-to-play with no pay-to-win
- 🎨 Great art style and pixel graphics
- 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection and server disconnection issues
- ❓ Lack of in-game guidance and tutorial clarity
- 💸 High cost of items for new players
- 🗺️ Poor map traversal and navigation
- 😤 Difficulty spike for solo players
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
Born Again Online
Reported bugs
10 issues- Login screen freezes and infinite loops
- Apple ID login not working properly
- Account deletion after reinstall
- Loot pickup glitch causing crashes
- Server disconnections mid-gameplay
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- Loading screen loops and manual screen redirects
- Significant lag spikes after recent updates
- Kicked back to menu within 30 seconds of starting
- Boss loot not received after disconnect
- Verification screen unresponsive during registration
Requested features
10 requests- Comprehensive in-game guide and progression tutorial
- Better blessing recommendations for each character
- Friend list and social features
- Voice chat or communication improvements
- Chinese language localization
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- More endgame content beyond boss farming
- Improved loot drop rates and information
- Better text scaling and UI visibility options
- Cross-platform play support
- Player moderator system
In-app purchases
Only One
- Valkyrie$3.99
- Assassin$3.99
- Dwarf$3.99
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- 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
Born Again Online
- Handful of Medallions$4.99
- Bag of Medallions$9.99
- Box of Medallions$19.99
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- Chest of Medallions$49.99
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