# Only One vs Born Again Online

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Only One | Born Again Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403/reviews) | [4.7 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/born-again-online/id1629507405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 237 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 78.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 213 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) | [Giant Blade LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/920310693) |

## 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 |
| 5000 Power | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Power | $5.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Power | $9.99 | one-time |
| 22000 Power | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Only One | $19.99 | one-time |
| 52000 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


### Born Again Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/born-again-online/id1629507405)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Medallions | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Medallions | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Medallions | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Medallions | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👥 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


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