# Scale vs Split Area

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scale at 50K against Split Area's 45. Scale also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Split Area's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 55%). 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 Split Area sells 2 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 4.6 for Split Area. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scale has 50K ratings behind it against 45, 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 67% of Split Area's.

Scale ships an update weekly, Split Area every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scale | Split Area |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809/reviews)** | [4.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-area-brain-arcade-game/id1473264123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Unforced Error LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095824334) | [Genioworks Consulting & It-Services UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147801801) |

## 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


### Split Area

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-area-brain-arcade-game/id1473264123)

This logic arcade game challenges you to strategically slice a board into smaller pieces while avoiding moving balls. Train your brain with intuitive gameplay, predict ball trajectories, and aim to capture them in the smallest areas possible to progress.

**Highlights:** Strategic board slicing, Ball trajectory prediction, Minimalist design, Endless mode for high scores, Level-based progression, Thematic ball customization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Balls - Special offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Balls - Special offer | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scale free?

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

### Is Split Area free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scale or Split Area?

Scale is rated higher. Scale averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Split Area averages 4.6 from 45 ratings.

### Do Scale or Split Area have ads?

Both Scale and Split Area show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scale or Split Area?

Scale ships an update weekly, and Split Area every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scale was updated on September 27, 2026 and Split Area on September 7, 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.*