# Bucket Crusher vs Sword Melter

Bucket Crusher 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 24% of Bucket Crusher's. Sword Melter also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bucket Crusher sells 6 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.

Sword Melter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118K and 64K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Bucket Crusher's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sword Melter's.

Bucket Crusher ships an update every 2 weeks, Sword Melter weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bucket Crusher | Sword Melter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucket-crusher/id1619979233/reviews) | **[4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-melter/id6446944494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118K** | 64K |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | **48.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 244 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Rollic Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Bucket Crusher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucket-crusher/id1619979233)

Become increasingly destructive by upgrading your characteristics. Demolish walls and experience escalating levels of destruction.

**Highlights:** Upgrade characteristics, Become more destructive, Demolish walls, Experience escalating destruction

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 50 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 250 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Boosters | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 750 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 🕹 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔌 Requires internet connection
- 🔥 Causes phone to overheat
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades not working as intended
- Game freezing and crashing
- Inability to complete certain levels

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More level variety
- Reduce ad frequency
- Permanent upgrades between levels


### Sword Melter

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

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Racing, #169 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 Bucket Crusher free?

Bucket Crusher 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, Bucket Crusher or Sword Melter?

Sword Melter is rated higher. Bucket Crusher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Sword Melter averages 4.8 from 64K ratings.

### Do Bucket Crusher or Sword Melter have ads?

Both Bucket Crusher and Sword Melter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bucket Crusher or Sword Melter?

Bucket Crusher ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sword Melter weekly. Most recently, Bucket Crusher was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sword Melter on November 6, 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.*