Comparison

Only One vs Born Again Online

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

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.

Highlights
  • Hack-n-slash combat
  • Permadeath with honor system
  • Massively multiplayer cooperation
  • Equipment-based visual customization
  • Diverse playstyle combinations
  • Loot powerful equipment
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Only One4 screens
Born Again Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

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 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Only One versus Born Again Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnly OneBorn Again Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings)4.7 (237 ratings)
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews — better78.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6.3K — better237
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
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
Size56 MB213 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperErnest SzokaGiant Blade LLC

Customer experience

Only One

All ratings6,273 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.3%

Born Again Online

All ratings237 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative16.3%

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

Born Again Online

From 237 App Store ratings

What 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

10 purchases

Only One

One-time10
  • 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
4 purchases

Born Again Online

One-time4
  • Handful of Medallions$4.99
  • Bag of Medallions$9.99
  • Box of Medallions$19.99
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  • Chest of Medallions$49.99

Questions

Is Only One free?
Only One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Born Again Online free?
Born Again Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Only One or Born Again Online?
Only One and Born Again Online are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.3K and 237 ratings respectively.
Do Only One or Born Again Online have ads?
Only One shows ads; Born Again Online does not.
Which is updated more often, Only One or Born Again Online?
Only One ships an update every 2 weeks, and Born Again Online weekly. Most recently, Only One was updated on September 24, 2026 and Born Again Online on September 19, 2026.

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