# Nian vs Swing Dragon 3D

Nian and Swing Dragon 3D both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Nian's written reviews are positive against 38% of Swing Dragon 3D's. Nian also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). Swing Dragon 3D's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 13). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nian sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Swing Dragon 3D sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Nian against 4.3 for Swing Dragon 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swing Dragon 3D has 5.9K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Nian's written reviews are positive against 38% of Swing Dragon 3D's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nian | Swing Dragon 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nian/id920852617/reviews)** | [4.3 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-dragon-3d/id1493918687/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 37.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Deceased Pixel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/363973683) | [训利 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469504753) |

## What reviewers say

### Nian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nian/id920852617)

Experience a twitch-action game inspired by the Chinese Lion Dance. Maneuver a magical creature through challenging levels, collect items, and aim for good fortune. Features a beautiful paper craft art style and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Twitch-action gameplay, 27 unique levels, Special bonus rounds, 8 Nian color variations, Paper craft art style

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Nian Color! | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Color! | $0.99 | one-time |


### Swing Dragon 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing-dragon-3d/id1493918687)

Control a giant dragon to defend Earth from alien invaders. Drill down to attack enemies, collect coins, and destroy buildings. Beware of time limits and enemy fire while battling bosses and enjoying the thrill of destruction.

**Highlights:** Control a giant iron dragon, Drill down and fly up mechanics, Collect coins, Attack enemies by crashing buildings, Battle bosses, Enjoy destruction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Bronze Dragon Gem Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Skin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Revival Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| (S)Double Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Dragon Gem Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Skin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Card Fragment Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Dragon Gem Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Senior Skin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| War Dragon Order | $19.99 | one-time |
| Iron Dragon Gem Box | $19.99 | one-time |
| Privilege Skin Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Devil Dragon Armed Skin | $29.99 | one-time |
| (L)Double Gem Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Magic Dragon Gem Box | $49.99 | one-time |
| Super Magic Dragon Gem Box | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🐲 Interesting dragon theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🛑 Frequent ad interruptions
- 🤔 Questionable 3D claim

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More game modes
- Customizable dragons
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nian free?

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

### Is Swing Dragon 3D free?

Swing Dragon 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nian or Swing Dragon 3D?

Nian is rated higher. Nian averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Swing Dragon 3D averages 4.3 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Nian or Swing Dragon 3D have ads?

Swing Dragon 3D shows ads; Nian does not.

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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.*