# Flying Cut vs Sword Melter

Flying Cut and Sword Melter both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Sword Melter's written reviews are positive against 23% of Flying Cut's. Sword Melter also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flying Cut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sword Melter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sword Melter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30K and 64K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Flying Cut's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sword Melter's.

Flying Cut ships an update monthly, Sword Melter weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flying Cut | Sword Melter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-cut/id1613730745/reviews) | **[4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-melter/id6446944494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30K | **64K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **47.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 328 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Flying Cut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-cut/id1613730745)

Engage in an adrenaline-pumping slicing adventure where precision and skill are key. Use stacked katanas to glide through the air and cut through various obstacles with satisfying visual effects. Earn points, unlock new levels, and discover powerful katanas.

**Highlights:** Precision slicing gameplay, Stacked katana mechanics, Satisfying object shattering, Unlockable katanas and levels, Stunning visuals and sound effects, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 💰 Earn in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔌 Requires internet connection
- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- 💰 Nothing to spend in-game currency on

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and lags
- Ads interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Customization options (skins, backgrounds)
- Offline mode


### Sword Melter

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Racing, #156 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 Flying Cut free?

Flying Cut 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, Flying Cut or Sword Melter?

Sword Melter is rated higher. Flying Cut averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Sword Melter averages 4.8 from 64K ratings.

### Do Flying Cut or Sword Melter have ads?

Both Flying Cut and Sword Melter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flying Cut or Sword Melter?

Flying Cut ships an update monthly, and Sword Melter weekly. Most recently, Flying Cut was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sword Melter on October 21, 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.*