# Stone Miner vs Sword Melter

Stone Miner and Sword Melter both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Sword Melter's written reviews are positive against 31% of Stone Miner's. Sword Melter also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#146 vs unranked). Stone Miner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stone Miner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sword Melter sells 12 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 Stone Miner against 4.8 for Sword Melter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118K and 64K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Stone Miner's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sword Melter's.

Stone Miner ships an update every 3 weeks, Sword Melter weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stone Miner | Sword Melter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-miner/id1579285349/reviews) | **[4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-melter/id6446944494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118K** | 64K |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **48.2% 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 | — | **#146** |
| Size | 433 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Stone Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-miner/id1579285349)

Crush stones and mine valuable ores across diverse islands. Sell your findings at the base to earn money and upgrade your truck for enhanced mining capabilities. Explore further to discover rarer resources and become a more powerful miner.

**Highlights:** Crush and mine stones, Explore different islands, Sell mined resources, Upgrade your truck, Discover rare ores

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 20 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems 130 pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Miner's Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gems 250 pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wide Grinder | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Capacity | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magnet | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing time-passer
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Paid 'no ads' option doesn't fully remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck on endless ocean journey
- Upgrades and progress reset after updates
- Levels/islands become unplayable after certain point

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to upgrade mining speed and capacity
- Better save/progress system


### Sword Melter

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

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Racing, #161 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 test your crafting and combat skills in this strategic adventure.

**Highlights:** Craft ultimate swords, Strategic element combination, Melt and forge materials, Customize sword design, Face road challenges, Unlock new elements

**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 Stone Miner free?

Stone Miner 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, Stone Miner or Sword Melter?

Sword Melter is rated higher. Stone Miner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Sword Melter averages 4.8 from 64K ratings.

### Do Stone Miner or Sword Melter have ads?

Both Stone Miner and Sword Melter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stone Miner or Sword Melter?

Stone Miner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sword Melter weekly. Most recently, Stone Miner was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sword Melter on November 1, 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.*