# Taichi Panda vs Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner

The clearest difference is rating: Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner at 4.7 against Taichi Panda's 4.1. Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner also leads on ratings volume (467K vs 874) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Taichi Panda's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Taichi Panda sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner has 467K ratings behind it against 874, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Taichi Panda's written reviews are positive against 68% of Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner's.

Taichi Panda ships an update every 3 months, Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taichi Panda | Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (874 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taichi-panda/id944892716/reviews) | **[4.7 (467K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-play-ninja-slice-runner/id1559030764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 874 | **467K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **67.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#138** |
| Size | 610 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Snail Games USA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/920658198) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Taichi Panda

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taichi-panda/id944892716)

Embark on an action-packed journey in this 3D dungeon crawler. Master unique hero skills, collect powerful gear, and battle hordes of creatures. Engage in thrilling online PvP and co-op modes with other players.

**Highlights:** 3D graphics and motion capture, Fast-paced action combat, 6 distinct heroes with unique skills, Gear, skill, pet, and mount collection/upgrades, Online PvP and co-op modes, Guild competition and territory capture

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| $0.99 Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 450 Diamonds | $14.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Gift Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Gift Pack 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 900 Diamonds | $29.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Gift Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game after new update
- 🚀 Awesome game
- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Brilliant game
- 🚀 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Game keeps crashing
- 🐛 Frequent network errors
- 🐛 Server issues and disconnections
- 🐛 Account resets and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Battlefield ending issue
- Store not loading properly
- Login and account issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- New characters and content updates
- Cross-server PvP and live events
- Improved guild functionality
- More game modes and activities
- Better balance between free and paid players


### Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-play-ninja-slice-runner/id1559030764)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a shinobi adventure in this arcade game where you dash, slash, and slice through hundreds of challenging levels. Cut down enemies, slow time to dodge bullets, and unlock powerful swords to become the ultimate blade master.

**Highlights:** Dash, slash, and slice enemies, Hundreds of challenging levels, Slow down time to dodge bullets, Unlock deadly swords, Use super perks like poisons and lasers, Battle stickman shinobi, gun masters, and bosses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚔️ Satisfying sword gameplay
- 🎮 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Smooth graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Casual and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and content
- 🤖 Lack of enemy variety
- 🔒 Glitches with unlocking items

**Reported bugs**

- Sword tracking issues
- Game crashes or freezes
- Inconsistencies between ads and actual gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Increased difficulty options
- Additional swords, trails, and customization
- Ragdoll physics and improved enemy reactions
- Minibosses or boss battles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taichi Panda free?

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

### Is Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner free?

Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Taichi Panda or Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner?

Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner is rated higher. Taichi Panda averages 4.1 out of 5 from 874 ratings, while Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner averages 4.7 from 467K ratings.

### Do Taichi Panda or Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner have ads?

Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner shows ads; Taichi Panda does not.

### Which is updated more often, Taichi Panda or Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner?

Taichi Panda ships an update every 3 months, and Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner monthly. Most recently, Taichi Panda was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sword Play! Ninja Slice Runner on November 10, 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.*