Downhill Legend vs Sword Melter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Downhill Legend
Race down mountains against time, guiding a character to restore their fitness. Your real-life steps earn in-game rewards like tools and upgrades. Compete on global leaderboards and complete quests.
- Physics-based gameplay
- Real-life step rewards via Apple Health
- Gyro steering control
- One-hand portrait mode
- Worldwide leaderboards
- In-game upgrades and skills
- 180 handcrafted quests
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Action-racing-fun from the creators of the legendary “SisyFox“ arcade-console, the largest gaming-controller in the world. SisyFox combines physical activity and satisfying gameplay in a unique way - and now DOWNHILL LEGEND lets you explore the amazing world of SisyFox in a breathtaking race against time - with only your phone! STORY With the help of people in fun-parks around the world, SisyFox finally broke his curse and rolled his boulder to the top of the mountain. But as parks closed due to an international pandemic, he lost all support. Soon he lost hope.. and his fitness too. GAMEPLAY Now it's up to you! Help SisyFox restore his fitness so he can win again! Steer the boulder back down the mountain - SisyFox will follow you so your mission is to keep him at distance as long as possible! With every step HE takes, HE gets a little fitter. And with every step YOU take during the day, YOU will be rewarded! Just connect with the Apple Health App and earn gems and coins – trade your rewards for useful tools, skins, powerful boosters and upgrade your skills! Equip yourself to conquer numerous quests and to always be one step ahead of SisyFox! Master all mountains in different worlds, find the secret shortcuts, beat the clock and enter the worldwide leaderboard to become the next DOWNHILL LEGEND! FEATURES - Extremely action-packed and finely tuned physics-based gameplay - Your movement pays off: Get rewards for every step you take in real life (works with Apple Health) - Feels like the real thing: intuitive control through meaningful use of gyro function (steering wheel mode) - Hyper casual mode: easy one-hand gameplay in portrait orientation for that short session in between - Real Arcade experience: challenge your friends and conquer the worldwide leaderboard - Upgrade yourself: Get power-ups, booster, skins, and many more from the workshop - Go out and play: visit the SisyFox console at fun-parks around the world and earn trophies for exclusive content - Let ambition take hold of you: Are you able to complete all 180 handcrafted quests? - Lean back: enjoy the beautiful landscapes and immersive sound design created with love and dedication
Sword Melter
Forge the ultimate sword by combining elements, melting materials, and customizing your weapon. Navigate thrilling challenges, cut through obstacles, and unlock new materials in this strategic crafting and action adventure.
- Craft the ultimate sword
- Strategic gameplay with alchemy
- Exciting road challenges
- Sword customization
- Unlock new elements and materials
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Step into the world of Sword Melter, where your mission is to craft the most powerful sword by combining elements and forging your way through thrilling challenges! From melting down materials to customizing your weapon, this game is a unique blend of strategy, crafting, and action. How to Play Combine various elements to create stronger materials, melt them down, and forge the ultimate sword! As you progress, discover new and rarer materials, each requiring special combinations. Once your sword is ready, take it out for a spin as you face obstacles on the road. Use your sword's power wisely to cut through barriers and keep going until you reach the end! Key Features Craft the Ultimate Sword: Combine elements, melt them down, and forge a sword tailored to your needs. Strategic Gameplay: Use your alchemy skills to find the best combinations and craft the strongest materials. Exciting Road Challenges: Face obstacles like boulders, trees, and other barriers that you’ll need to cut through with your sword. Customization: Customize your sword’s design and attributes to suit your playstyle. Endless Fun: Unlock new elements and materials, continuously upgrading your sword as you progress. Why Play Sword Melter? If you love crafting, strategy, and action games, Sword Melter delivers an exciting and rewarding experience. Combine materials, forge your weapon, and cut through obstacles in this fun and engaging adventure. Challenge Yourself Today! Can you craft the ultimate sword and conquer every obstacle in your path? Play Sword Melter now and test your crafting and combat skills! Download Sword Melter now and start forging your way to victory!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sword Melter at 64K against Downhill Legend's 27. Sword Melter also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). Downhill Legend's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Downhill Legend sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sword Melter sells 10 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 Downhill Legend against 4.8 for Sword Melter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword Melter has 64K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Downhill Legend's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sword Melter's.
Downhill Legend ships an update every 3 weeks, Sword Melter weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Downhill Legend | Sword Melter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (27 ratings) | 4.8 (64K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better | 48.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 64K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #95 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 288 MB | 372 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SisyFox GmbH | Rollic Games |
Customer experience
Downhill Legend
Sword Melter
Bugs and requests
Downhill Legend
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sword Melter
Reported bugs
3 issues- Grey/black screen issue
- Ore merging not working as expected
- Gun mode crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Offline mode
- Instant ore merging
- Higher level ore purchases
- Reduce ad frequency
In-app purchases
Downhill Legend
- Two hands full of coins$0.99
- Starter Treasure$0.99
- A heap of gems$0.99
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- Small pile of coins$1.99
- Big Treasure$2.99
- Premium Seal$2.99
- A mountain of coins$6.99
- Giant Treasure$7.99
- A sea of coins$14.99
- Oversized Treasure$28.99
Sword Melter
- Level 10 ORE$1.99
- STARTER PACK$1.99
- Super Ore$2.99
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- BEST SELLER PACK$5.99
- Level 15 ORE$6.99
- Remove Ads$7.99
- Level 20 ORE$9.99
- NO ADS - HELPER PACK$17.99
- Level 30 ORE$29.99
- NO MORE ADS PACK$29.99
Questions
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