# Planet Evolution vs Sword Melter

Planet Evolution and Sword Melter both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Planet Evolution's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sword Melter's. Sword Melter's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planet Evolution 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 — 4.8 for Planet Evolution against 4.8 for Sword Melter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30K and 64K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Planet Evolution's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sword Melter's.

Planet Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Sword Melter weekly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet Evolution | Sword Melter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373/reviews)** | [4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-melter/id6446944494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30K | **64K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#106** |
| Size | 284 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Leek & Ribs Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688600261) | [Rollic Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Planet Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373)

Build and decorate unique planets in space with beautiful objects. This relaxing idle game allows for strategic competition on real-time leaderboards. Collect coins, use upgrades and boosters, and continue progressing even when offline.

**Highlights:** Planet decoration and building, Incremental idle gameplay, Real-time leaderboard competition, Offline play, Upgrades and boosters, Prestige system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Holes S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets M | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets L | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes M | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes L | $9.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XL | $19.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XXL | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🌟 Interesting concept
- 💰 Good offline earnings
- 🌍 Satisfying planet creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Locked progression behind paywall
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 📊 Leaderboard concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige system issues
- Inconsistent ad rewards
- Disappearing offline earnings
- Forced tab switching during upgrades

**Requested features**

- Add more worlds/planets
- Implement bulk upgrade options
- Improve leaderboard functionality
- Introduce more gameplay variety
- Optimize performance on older devices


### Sword Melter

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

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Racing, #152 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 Planet Evolution free?

Planet Evolution 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, Planet Evolution or Sword Melter?

Planet Evolution is rated higher. Planet Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Sword Melter averages 4.8 from 64K ratings.

### Do Planet Evolution or Sword Melter have ads?

Both Planet Evolution and Sword Melter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planet Evolution or Sword Melter?

Planet Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sword Melter weekly. Most recently, Planet Evolution was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sword Melter on October 22, 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.*