# Downhill Legend vs Sword Melter

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Downhill Legend | Sword Melter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-legend/id1520788924/reviews) | **[4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-melter/id6446944494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **64K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 48.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 288 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SisyFox GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518227851) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Downhill Legend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-legend/id1520788924)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Two hands full of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Treasure | $0.99 | one-time |
| A heap of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pile of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Seal | $2.99 | one-time |
| A mountain of coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Giant Treasure | $7.99 | one-time |
| A sea of coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Oversized Treasure | $28.99 | one-time |


### Sword Melter

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

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Racing, #131 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Craft the ultimate sword, Strategic gameplay with alchemy, Exciting road challenges, Sword customization, Unlock new elements and materials

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 10 ORE | $1.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Ore | $2.99 | 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 |
| 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 Downhill Legend free?

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

### Is Sword Melter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Downhill Legend or Sword Melter?

Sword Melter is rated higher. Downhill Legend averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Sword Melter averages 4.8 from 64K ratings.

### Do Downhill Legend or Sword Melter have ads?

Both Downhill Legend and Sword Melter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Downhill Legend or Sword Melter?

Downhill Legend ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sword Melter weekly. Most recently, Downhill Legend was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sword Melter on November 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.*