The Swords vs Wando
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Swords
Experience the life of a sword master in this action game. Immerse yourself in the art of swordsmanship with unique gameplay mechanics set against a backdrop of beautiful ink wash paintings and calligraphy. Enjoy a complete, ad-free, and in-app purchase-free martial arts adventure.
- Martial arts gameplay
- Unique mechanics
- Ink wash painting art style
- Calligraphy elements
- Magnificent combat scores
- No in-app purchases
- No advertisements
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The Swords is an action game of ancient martial arts. It tells the story of a sword master's life and his deep immersion in the art of swords. Amidst the ink wash painting is the light and shade of swords, which embodies the fighting and pursuit of a sword master. ◆ - IGF China 2015 - Best Mobile Game - Indie Stream Award 2015 - Special Recognition Award - Game on Weekend 2015 - Best Game - GMGC 2016 - Indie Pitch Arena Winner ◆ "Fast-paced but doesn’t feel frantic" - The New York Times "A one-of-a-kind game that really captures the feel of wuxia" - CNET "A short game with a simple title that hides a wealth of beauty." - PopMatters "An enjoyable slice-and-dicer" - Pocket Gamer "If you are looking for innovative gameplay and love swordplay, then this is a game that you must check out." - AppAdvice ◆ FEATURES - Martial arts game with the beauty of movements - Unique gameplay mechanic - Artistic expressions consisted of ink wash paintings and calligraphy - Magnificent combat game scores - A complete game without in-app purchases or advertisements ◆ Trailer - youtu.be/VXT2F9C-aXo Official website - sunheadgames.com/swords Follow us: Facebook - facebook.com/sunheadgames Twitter - twitter.com/sunheadgames
Wando
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In Wando, you can embark on an adventure with the protagonist Kgoro to save the tribe and unravel the mysteries hidden within nature. □ Features □ - Unique "plant growth" puzzle-solving mechanism - Over 75 challenging levels - Healing soundtrack & hand-drawn art style - Exciting chapter story animations □ Quest Journey □ The tribe of Ginkgo elves is invaded by the Snake Deity, causing the rapid decline of the Sacred Tree's power. Unless a solution is found soon, the tribe is doomed to face its end! With the tribe's fate resting heavily on his shoulders, the brilliant “Kgoro” sets out on a journey to find a new home for the tribe. As the player, you will adventure alongside him, using spells to transform plants and help him overcome obstacles, continuing forward into the unknown... What other “challenges” lie ahead on Kgoro's journey?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wando at every 3 days against The Swords's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
The Swords costs $1.99 and Wando $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Swords ships an update every 7 months, Wando every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Swords | Wando |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunhead Games Limited | YU JUNG LIU |
In-app purchases
The Swords
No in-app purchases
Wando
No in-app purchases
