# Swordsmith vs TWINKLE STAR SPRITES

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swordsmith at 56% against TWINKLE STAR SPRITES's 0%. Swordsmith also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 14 months vs every 50 months). TWINKLE STAR SPRITES's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Swordsmith is free to download; TWINKLE STAR SPRITES costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TWINKLE STAR SPRITES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TWINKLE STAR SPRITES has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Swordsmith's written reviews are positive against 0% of TWINKLE STAR SPRITES's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Swordsmith ships an update every 14 months, TWINKLE STAR SPRITES every 50 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swordsmith | TWINKLE STAR SPRITES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordsmith/id693508759/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkle-star-sprites/id1613296435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 14 months** | Every 50 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STUDIO SHIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/300665413) | [SNK CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/343539874) |

## What reviewers say

### Swordsmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordsmith/id693508759)

Craft a Japanese sword by tapping and striking a red-hot blade. Test the sharpness of your finished creation. A simple, engaging game focused on precision and creation.

**Highlights:** Tap to forge swords, Strike hot metal, Test sword sharpness, Simple gameplay mechanics, Japanese sword theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TWINKLE STAR SPRITES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkle-star-sprites/id1613296435)

Experience a classic competitive shooting game from 1996, now on modern devices. Utilize unique attack mechanics and enjoy online ranking modes. Customize your gameplay with quick saves and virtual pad options.

**Highlights:** Competitive shooting gameplay, Chain Explosions, Power Shots, Bombs, Online ranking modes, Quick save/load functionality, Virtual pad customization, Reproducible NEOGEO difficulty and look

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swordsmith free?

Swordsmith is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TWINKLE STAR SPRITES free?

TWINKLE STAR SPRITES costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Swordsmith or TWINKLE STAR SPRITES?

TWINKLE STAR SPRITES is rated higher. Swordsmith averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TWINKLE STAR SPRITES averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Swordsmith or TWINKLE STAR SPRITES have ads?

Neither Swordsmith nor TWINKLE STAR SPRITES shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swordsmith or TWINKLE STAR SPRITES?

Swordsmith ships an update every 14 months, and TWINKLE STAR SPRITES every 50 months. Most recently, Swordsmith was updated on October 11, 2026 and TWINKLE STAR SPRITES on October 13, 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.*