# Scale vs Orixo

Scale and Orixo both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Orixo's written reviews are positive against 55% of Scale's. Scale's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (50K vs 4.2K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scale sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Orixo sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scale against 4.7 for Orixo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scale has 50K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Scale's written reviews are positive against 85% of Orixo's.

Scale ships an update weekly, Orixo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scale | Orixo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orixo/id1449230416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unforced Error LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095824334) | [Logisk Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/796814064) |

## What reviewers say

### Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809)

Strategically cut a board to capture space while avoiding moving balls. Offers both tap-to-play and drag-and-drop controls for a fluid experience. Compete on leaderboards and collect in-game items.

**Highlights:** Strategic board cutting, Avoid moving balls, Tap-to-play controls, Drag-and-drop precision, Leaderboard competition, Collect diamonds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🆓 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent ball physics
- Freezing and crashes

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Ability to save progress
- Option to disable ads
- Improved performance and stability


### Orixo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orixo/id1449230416)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game featuring hundreds of levels. Swipe to fill cells based on numbered instructions, navigating around existing filled cells. Enjoy a relaxing experience with beautiful visuals and a meditative soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles, Relaxing and meditative soundtrack, Improves focus and creativity, Beautiful and immersive visuals, Cloud saving and achievements

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Portal Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Classic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Treat Me to Lunch | $7.99 | one-time |
| Support a Coding Session | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fund My Future Projects | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 💎 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🎶 Soothing background music
- 🔓 Unobtrusive ads with option to remove

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Hidden undo/restart controls
- 📱 Lack of landscape mode support
- 💰 Ads can be disruptive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not closing properly
- Levels not loading correctly on some devices

**Requested features**

- More level packs and increased difficulty
- Ability to keep undo/restart controls visible
- Cross-device progress sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scale free?

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

### Is Orixo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scale or Orixo?

Orixo is rated higher. Scale averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Orixo averages 4.7 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Scale or Orixo have ads?

Both Scale and Orixo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scale or Orixo?

Scale ships an update weekly, and Orixo every 2 months. Most recently, Scale was updated on September 27, 2026 and Orixo 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.*