# Swordsmith vs Dig & Fight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swordsmith at 56% against Dig & Fight's 0%. Swordsmith also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.0). Dig & Fight's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Swordsmith holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Swordsmith's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dig & Fight's.

Swordsmith ships an update every 14 months, Dig & Fight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swordsmith | Dig & Fight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordsmith/id693508759/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-and-fight/id6477859999/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [STUDIO SHIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/300665413) | [Andrey Plechun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381393696) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dig & Fight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-and-fight/id6477859999)

Embark on an epic adventure combining deep digging for treasures and gear with intense 1v1 arena combat. Strategically customize your character with unearthed weapons and outfits to climb the competitive ranks and become a champion.

**Highlights:** Expedition-based digging for treasures, Unearth weapons, armor, and outfits, 1v1 strategic arena duels, Character customization for unique playstyles, Competitive leagues and rank climbing, Join a community and participate in events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swordsmith free?

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

### Is Dig & Fight free?

Dig & Fight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Swordsmith or Dig & Fight?

Swordsmith is rated higher. Swordsmith averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dig & Fight averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Swordsmith or Dig & Fight have ads?

Neither Swordsmith nor Dig & Fight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swordsmith or Dig & Fight?

Swordsmith ships an update every 14 months, and Dig & Fight fortnightly. Most recently, Swordsmith was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dig & Fight on October 8, 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.*