# FlapThulhu vs Swordash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlapThulhu at none against Swordash's 24. FlapThulhu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 60%). Swordash's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1K vs 82). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swordash sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. FlapThulhu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swordash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swordash has 1K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of FlapThulhu's written reviews are positive against 60% of Swordash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FlapThulhu ships an update every 3 weeks, Swordash every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlapThulhu | Swordash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapthulhu/id818882786/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordash/id6443986363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Madgarden Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639634896) | [FATTOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124851670) |

## What reviewers say

### FlapThulhu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapthulhu/id818882786)

Navigate treacherous environments by flapping, battling monsters, and managing your sanity. Unleash eldritch powers or succumb to the madness in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Flapping mechanics, Monster combat, Madness management, Eldritch dimension exploration, Playable beast character

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful pixelated graphics
- 🎶 Funky retro music
- 🚫 No ads or IAPs mentioned
- 📱 Fits iPhone 14 Pro screen
- 🌌 Lovecraft theme is wonderful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👾 Character too big for spikes
- 🤏 Gates are too small
- 🐌 Laggy animation
- 📱 Game too zoomed in
- 😵 Frustrating difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Character too big to get through spikes
- Skulls don't appear often enough
- Game stopped working with iOS 11
- Saving skulls and bought items reset
- Laggy animation causes loss

**Requested features**

- More uses for skulls
- Achievements or in-game awards
- Sequel
- Option to turn sound off
- More modes or creatures to unlock


### Swordash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordash/id6443986363)

Defend your home from a relentless horde of enemies in this action-packed adventure. Master strategic combat with randomized skills, collect powerful gear, and unlock devastating ultimate abilities to become the ultimate hero. Face fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in a quest to stop an invasion.

**Highlights:** Randomized skills for strategic combat, Collect powerful disks for ultimate abilities, Arsenal of unique weapons and gear, Battle fearsome bosses, Unlock hidden secrets with science

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Package #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80(+80) Zeno's drop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package #3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400Zeno's drop | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400(+400) Zeno's drop | $4.99 | one-time |
| 月卡 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 每周礼包#01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Package #02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sanny Pass Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Key of Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package #02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package #5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| ADs Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 800(+800) Zeno's drop | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月度礼包#01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1600(+1600) Zeno's drop | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Zeno's drop | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package #03 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4000(+4000) Zeno's drop | $49.99 | one-time |
| 8000Zeno's drop | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying combat system
- 💡 Interesting upgrade system
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Expensive skins
- 🐛 Crashes and disconnections
- ⏱️ Short playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Ads prevent returning to game
- Difficulty with viewing ads
- Inconsistent hit detection

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve translation and dialogue
- Reduce skin prices
- Implement offline mode
- Add co-op and PvP modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlapThulhu free?

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

### Is Swordash free?

Swordash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FlapThulhu or Swordash?

Swordash is rated higher. FlapThulhu averages 4.5 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Swordash averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do FlapThulhu or Swordash have ads?

Swordash shows ads; FlapThulhu does not.

### Which is updated more often, FlapThulhu or Swordash?

FlapThulhu ships an update every 3 weeks, and Swordash every 11 days. Most recently, FlapThulhu was updated on September 10, 2026 and Swordash on September 26, 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.*