Comparison

Only One vs Dojo Slash

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

Dojo Slash

Defend your dojo from invading ninjas in this action-packed pixel art game. Utilize a level-up system, various weapons, and challenging enemies with sophisticated AI to survive increasingly difficult levels. Experience smooth gameplay and an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Gorgeous pixel art
  • 60 fps smooth gameplay
  • Level up & skill point system
  • 12 types of enemy with AI
  • Roguelike features
  • Many weapons for purchase
Features
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Ninjas from an opposing clan have invaded your dojo. There is only one thing to do: defend it to death. Features: Gorgeous pixel art 60 fps smooth gameplay Juicy sound effects & adrenaline-pumping soundtrack Level up & skill point system Increasingly challenging levels 12 types of enemy with sophisticated AI Deadly boss fight Roguelike features Many weapons for purchase with in-game coins (not IAP) In App Purchase: Ad removal Features NOT included: Annoying requests for permission Push notifications Pay-to-win

Screenshots

Only One4 screens
Dojo Slash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dojo Slash at none against Only One's shown. Dojo Slash also leads on review sentiment (99% vs 88%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Only One's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K 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 Dojo Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.8 for Dojo Slash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Only One has 6.3K ratings behind it against 79, 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 99% of Dojo Slash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Only One versus Dojo Slash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnly OneDojo Slash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings)4.8 (79 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews98.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.3K — better79
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB17 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperErnest SzokaJin Man Kim

Customer experience

Only One

All ratings6,283 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.3%

Dojo Slash

All ratings79 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive98.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative0.0%

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

Dojo Slash

From 79 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and direct gameplay
  • 🎮 Addictive and fun
  • ✨ Satisfying combat/slashing
  • 💡 Innovative roguelike elements
  • 🚀 Responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 📉 Coins/currency quickly runs out
  • 🎶 Cannot listen to own music
  • ✋ Controls can obscure screen
  • ⏳ Long grind for weapons
  • ❓ Lack of updates/game feels dead

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

Dojo Slash

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • High scores not reflecting
  • Character not visible after ad
  • Intro screen overflow bug
  • Game music turns off background music

Requested features

7 requests
  • Another game in the series
  • Co-op mode
  • Joystick control option
  • More varied items
  • Story mode
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  • Keep upgrades/levels between sessions
  • More content updates

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
  • 6000 Power$4.99
  • Ultimate Power$5.99
  • 14000 Power$9.99
  • 26000 Power$14.99
  • The Only One$19.99
  • 64000 Power$29.99
1 purchases

Dojo Slash

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Only One free?
Only One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dojo Slash free?
Dojo Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Only One or Dojo Slash?
Dojo Slash is rated higher. Only One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Dojo Slash averages 4.8 from 79 ratings.
Do Only One or Dojo Slash have ads?
Only One shows ads; Dojo Slash does not.
Which is updated more often, Only One or Dojo Slash?
Only One ships an update weekly, and Dojo Slash weekly. Most recently, Only One was updated on October 16, 2026 and Dojo Slash on October 1, 2026.

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