# Color Scratch vs Sword Melter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Scratch at none against Sword Melter's 12. Color Scratch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Sword Melter's advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sword Melter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Color Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Scratch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword Melter has 64K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Color Scratch ships an update monthly, Sword Melter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Scratch | Sword Melter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-scratch/id1490394461/reviews)** | [4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-melter/id6446944494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **64K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#102** |
| Size | 112 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Scratch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-scratch/id1490394461)

A simple yet engaging game where players must trace a path to the correct color line while avoiding others. Test your reflexes and color recognition skills in this fun challenge.

**Highlights:** Color line tracing gameplay, Avoidance of incorrect lines, Simple and intuitive controls, Engaging challenge, Fun for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sword Melter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-melter/id6446944494)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Racing, #157 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Forge the ultimate sword by combining elements, melting materials, and customizing your weapon. Face thrilling challenges, cut through obstacles, and upgrade your blade to conquer every path. This game blends strategy, crafting, and action for an engaging adventure.

**Highlights:** Craft the ultimate sword, Combine elements and materials, Melt down materials for forging, Strategic gameplay and alchemy, Face exciting road challenges, Customize sword design and attributes, Unlock new elements and materials

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 10 ORE | $1.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Ore | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It X20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| BEST SELLER PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| Level 15 ORE | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Level 20 ORE | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It X60 | $9.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS - HELPER PACK | $17.99 | one-time |
| Level 30 ORE | $29.99 | one-time |
| NO MORE ADS PACK | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and engaging
- 👍 Decent amount of ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔍 Misleading advertising
- 💰 Paid features don't work as expected
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Grey/black screen issue
- Ore merging not working as expected
- Gun mode crashes

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Instant ore merging
- Higher level ore purchases
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Scratch free?

Color Scratch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sword Melter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Scratch or Sword Melter?

Color Scratch is rated higher. Color Scratch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sword Melter averages 4.8 from 64K ratings.

### Do Color Scratch or Sword Melter have ads?

Sword Melter shows ads; Color Scratch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color Scratch or Sword Melter?

Color Scratch ships an update monthly, and Sword Melter weekly. Most recently, Color Scratch was updated on October 20, 2026 and Sword Melter on October 25, 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.*