# Idle Ghost vs Melt and Fill

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Ghost at 80% against Melt and Fill's 27%. Idle Ghost also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). Melt and Fill's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (611 vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melt and Fill sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Ghost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Melt and Fill holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melt and Fill has 611 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Idle Ghost's written reviews are positive against 27% of Melt and Fill's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Idle Ghost ships an update every 2 days, Melt and Fill monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Ghost | Melt and Fill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-ghost/id1483434209/reviews) | **[4.4 (611 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melt-and-fill/id6465749961/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **611** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 26.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hugo Dumouch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449465745) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-ghost/id1483434209)

Manage ghost hunters to capture and cook spectral beings in your restaurant. Upgrade your kitchen and unlock new areas to expand your culinary empire. Become the ultimate ghost chef!

**Highlights:** Capture ghosts, Cook ghost dishes, Upgrade kitchen, Unlock cemetery, Restaurant management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Melt and Fill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melt-and-fill/id6465749961)

Engage in a satisfying melting and filling experience. Slice, cook, and chop various items to fill bottles and earn in-game profit. Upgrade your equipment to melt faster and unlock new substances.

**Highlights:** Melt various items, Slice, cook, and chop ingredients, Fill bottles for profit, Upgrade melting machine, Upgrade bottles, Unlock new substances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Sell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speed Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto Add | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tap | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Small Amount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tap | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Add | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Sell | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Small Amount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Medium Amount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Progression Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins High Amount | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Medium Amount | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins High Amount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- 🕰️ Good time-waster
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 💰 Inconsistent pricing
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔄 Progress resets on app close

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck/missing objects
- Knife/tool malfunctions
- Pricing issues after app close

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Improved save/load functionality
- Better ad management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Ghost free?

Idle Ghost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Melt and Fill free?

Melt and Fill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Ghost or Melt and Fill?

Melt and Fill is rated higher. Idle Ghost averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Melt and Fill averages 4.4 from 611 ratings.

### Do Idle Ghost or Melt and Fill have ads?

Melt and Fill shows ads; Idle Ghost does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Ghost or Melt and Fill?

Idle Ghost ships an update every 2 days, and Melt and Fill monthly. Most recently, Idle Ghost was updated on October 3, 2026 and Melt and Fill on October 24, 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.*