Comparison

Xenowerk vs Swordash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Xenowerk

Descend into a dangerous underground lab filled with mutants. Battle through 70 levels, upgrade your weapons and armor, and use special powers to survive. The first part of this top-down action shooter is free to play.

Highlights
  • Top-down action shooter gameplay
  • Dual stick touch controls
  • Dynamic lighting and shadows
  • Wide range of upgradable weapons
  • Special powers for enhanced combat
  • 70 challenging levels
Features
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Play the first part for free. Get access to the full game with an in-app purchase. Be the last hope against the mutant infestation. Enter the aftermath of a scientific experiment gone horribly wrong. Xenowerk™ comes from Pixelbite, the creators of Space Marshals. It is a top-down action shooter challenging your combat skills in an underground science lab. Descend deeper into the abyss and explore the tarnished levels. Armed with a flashlight as your main guidance, you’ll never know what’s lurking in the dark! MISSION Your objective is to destroy all the nests and eliminate all mutants to prevent them from spreading. Xenowerk™ has 70 levels to explore with increasing difficulty. As progressing through the game you’ll come across a growing number of mutants and expanding areas to cleanse. ARSENAL Heavier firepower and thicker armor is critical to stay alive on your journey. Gather pickups from slain mutants to power up weapons and armor. SPECIAL POWERS Xenowerk™ features a set of special powers to boost your offensive when you’re in need. Activate one or several at a time for a more effective way to wipe out mutants. KEY FEATURES • Top-down action shooter • Dual stick touch controls • Beautifully rendered lighting and shadows • Optimized for iOS 8 and Metal graphics! • MFi controller support (requires extended layout) • Wide range of weapons and gear • Upgradable weapons • Special Powers to enhance your gameplay • Performance based rating system • iCloud save game support • Game Center Achievements & Leaderboards • Social invites to challenge your friends • Optional in-app credit packages to purchase • English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, 한국어, 日本語, 繁体中文, русский, Português do Brasil ************** Requires: iPhone 5 or newer iPad 3 or newer iPod Touch 5 or newer ************** For support enquiries: support@pixelbite.se Follow us on Twitter: @pixelbite Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pixelbite For more epic games visit: http://www.pixelbite.se/

About

Swordash

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
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Get ready to defend your home against a horde of insane enemies in this epic adventure! A mysterious girl has returned, and it's up to you to stop the invasion. Show off your bravery and become the ultimate hero! Unleash Your Power: • Master the art of strategy with random skills that change with every battle. • Collect powerful disks to unlock devastating ultimate abilities. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of weapons and gear, each with its own unique features. • Take on fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in each level. • Harness the power of science and unlock hidden secrets to become even more powerful. Join the fight and show the world what you're made of in this pulse-pounding game! Discord: https://discord.gg/M5uxkTemT3

Screenshots

Xenowerk4 screens
Swordash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Xenowerk at none against Swordash's shown. Xenowerk also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Swordash's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Xenowerk sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Swordash sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swordash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 679 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Xenowerk's written reviews are positive against 61% of Swordash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xenowerk ships an update every 3 months, Swordash every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Xenowerk versus Swordash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXenowerkSwordash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (679 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6791.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB246 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPixelbiteFATTOY

Customer experience

Xenowerk

All ratings679 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews863 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral13.0%
Negative20.7%

Swordash

All ratings1,050 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative29.6%

User reviews

Xenowerk

From 679 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent graphics
  • 🎨 Cartoony yet realistic art style
  • 💥 Satisfying shooting mechanics
  • 🕹️ Great controller support

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive levels and enemies
  • 🎥 Awkward camera angles
  • 💰 Paywall after initial levels
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Lack of variety in missions and objectives

Swordash

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Xenowerk

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Radar functionality issues
  • Controls become unresponsive at times
  • Graphical glitches on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expand the story and lore
  • Add more enemy types and environmental variety
  • Implement a level editor or custom map creation
  • Introduce co-op and multiplayer modes
  • Add more character customization options

Swordash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads prevent returning to game
  • Difficulty with viewing ads
  • Inconsistent hit detection

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Xenowerk

One-time8
  • SMALL SALARY ADVANCE$0.99
  • SMALL SALARY ADVANCE$1.99
  • FULL GAME$1.99
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  • MEDIUM SALARY ADVANCE$2.99
  • MEDIUM SALARY ADVANCE$4.99
  • LARGE SALARY ADVANCE2 variants$9.99
  • HUGE SALARY ADVANCE$19.99
  • MONSTER SALARY ADVANCE$49.99
24 purchases

Swordash

One-time24
  • Daily Package #2$0.99
  • Daily Package #1$0.99
  • 80(+80) Zeno's drop$0.99
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  • Rookie Bundle$0.99
  • Daily Package #3$1.99
  • Purchase all$2.99
  • 400Zeno's drop$4.99
  • 400(+400) Zeno's drop$4.99
  • 月卡$4.99
  • 每周礼包#01$4.99
  • Monthly Package #02$9.99
  • Sanny Pass Premium$9.99
  • Key of Piggy Bank$9.99
  • Weekly Package #02$9.99
  • Daily Package #5$9.99
  • ADs Pass$9.99
  • 800(+800) Zeno's drop$9.99
  • 月度礼包#01$9.99
  • Stage Pass$19.99
  • 1600(+1600) Zeno's drop$19.99
  • 1600 Zeno's drop$19.99
  • Weekly Package #03$19.99
  • 4000(+4000) Zeno's drop$49.99
  • 8000Zeno's drop$99.99

Questions

Is Xenowerk free?
Xenowerk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swordash free?
Swordash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xenowerk or Swordash?
Swordash is rated higher. Xenowerk averages 4.4 out of 5 from 679 ratings, while Swordash averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Xenowerk or Swordash have ads?
Swordash shows ads; Xenowerk does not.
Which is updated more often, Xenowerk or Swordash?
Xenowerk ships an update every 3 months, and Swordash every 11 days. Most recently, Xenowerk was updated on October 17, 2026 and Swordash on October 17, 2026.

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