Comparison

Hit & Run vs Sword Melter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hit & Run

Embark on an action-packed runner adventure as a stickman warrior. Level up your character by defeating enemies and smashing obstacles with simple swipes. Navigate traps, utilize portals, and challenge epic bosses to save the town.

Highlights
  • Level up by defeating enemies
  • Swipe to smash obstacles
  • Avoid traps and tricks
  • Utilize mysterious portals
  • Fight epic bosses
  • Action RPG elements
Features
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HIT AND RUN is a runner game full of action like you've never seen before! “Am I the only one who can level up in this game?!” You are the stickman warrior who needs to save a town from epic evil monsters! The only way to defeat them is to level up yourself! All you have is a pair of blades, and you need to defeat every enemy that blocks your path. Would you take this hard and long trip to save towns and challenge the enormous boss? HIT, SLAP, SLASH! Do everything you can. All you do to smash obstacles is JUST SWIPE! Nothing can stop you! KEEP LEVELING UP! Get out of my way! Defeat all the enemies that blocks in your way! Every time you slash them, your levels will go up. However, not all enemies you encounter along the way can be defeated. Choose an opponent you can defeat by making smart choices based on your level. Keep it up and try to reach the highest level! VARIOUS OBSTACLES There are not only enemies on the track. Avoid traps and tricks along the way and choose a safe path. If you are lucky enough, you may encounter a portal that speeds up leveling or gives you gems. Explore various elements in the game through mysterious portals. FIGHT EPIC BOSS The final boss at the end of this road will be another level of your obstacles. If you can't blow up the boss, you can't save the village. Defeating the final boss will require smart choices along the way. Will you be able to overcome all the obstacles and even the giant and strong boss? This fun action runner game will amaze you! You can experience action RPG fun and easily from this dynamic adventure runner. Challenge yourself, test your agility, and see how far you can level up right now! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Terms of Service: http://corp.supercent.io/TermsofService

About

Sword Melter

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
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Step into the world of Sword Melter, where your mission is to craft the most powerful sword by combining elements and forging your way through thrilling challenges! From melting down materials to customizing your weapon, this game is a unique blend of strategy, crafting, and action. How to Play Combine various elements to create stronger materials, melt them down, and forge the ultimate sword! As you progress, discover new and rarer materials, each requiring special combinations. Once your sword is ready, take it out for a spin as you face obstacles on the road. Use your sword's power wisely to cut through barriers and keep going until you reach the end! Key Features Craft the Ultimate Sword: Combine elements, melt them down, and forge a sword tailored to your needs. Strategic Gameplay: Use your alchemy skills to find the best combinations and craft the strongest materials. Exciting Road Challenges: Face obstacles like boulders, trees, and other barriers that you’ll need to cut through with your sword. Customization: Customize your sword’s design and attributes to suit your playstyle. Endless Fun: Unlock new elements and materials, continuously upgrading your sword as you progress. Why Play Sword Melter? If you love crafting, strategy, and action games, Sword Melter delivers an exciting and rewarding experience. Combine materials, forge your weapon, and cut through obstacles in this fun and engaging adventure. Challenge Yourself Today! Can you craft the ultimate sword and conquer every obstacle in your path? Play Sword Melter now and test your crafting and combat skills! Download Sword Melter now and start forging your way to victory!

Screenshots

Hit & Run4 screens
Sword Melter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sword Melter at weekly against Hit & Run's every 2 months. Sword Melter also leads on chart position (#152 vs unranked). Hit & Run's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 48%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hit & Run sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sword Melter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hit & Run against 4.8 for Sword Melter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76K and 64K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Hit & Run's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sword Melter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hit & Run ships an update every 2 months, Sword Melter weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Hit & Run versus Sword Melter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHit & RunSword Melter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (76K ratings) — better4.8 (64K ratings)
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better48.0% of reviews
Number of ratings76K — better64K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#152 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size572 MB373 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSupercent, Inc.Rollic Games

Customer experience

Hit & Run

All ratings75,719 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews311 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative34.4%

Sword Melter

All ratings63,840 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews415 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative41.7%

User reviews

Hit & Run

From 76K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 🤩 Fun and enjoyable
  • 🎨 Cool graphics and skins
  • 💪 Satisfying gameplay

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🤯 Excessive ads even after paying to remove them
  • 🐢 Laggy performance
  • 🤔 Repetitive and easy gameplay

Sword Melter

From 64K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
  • 💎 Addictive and engaging
  • 👍 Decent amount of ads

Room to improve

  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Misleading advertising
  • 💰 Paid features don't work as expected
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection

Bugs and requests

Hit & Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes and freezes
  • Enemies clipping through levels
  • Rewards not properly credited

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging levels and bosses
  • Ability to customize character colors
  • Expand the village area with new content

Sword Melter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Grey/black screen issue
  • Ore merging not working as expected
  • Gun mode crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Instant ore merging
  • Higher level ore purchases
  • Reduce ad frequency

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hit & Run

Subscriptions1
  • noads_2.99$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
12 purchases

Sword Melter

One-time12
  • Level 10 ORE$1.99
  • STARTER PACK$1.99
  • Super Ore$2.99
Show 9 more
  • Skip-It X20$3.99
  • BEST SELLER PACK$5.99
  • Level 15 ORE$6.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Level 20 ORE$9.99
  • Skip-It X60$9.99
  • NO ADS - HELPER PACK$17.99
  • Level 30 ORE$29.99
  • NO MORE ADS PACK$29.99

Questions

Is Hit & Run free?
Hit & Run 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, Hit & Run or Sword Melter?
Hit & Run is rated higher. Hit & Run averages 4.8 out of 5 from 76K ratings, while Sword Melter averages 4.8 from 64K ratings.
Do Hit & Run or Sword Melter have ads?
Both Hit & Run and Sword Melter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hit & Run or Sword Melter?
Hit & Run ships an update every 2 months, and Sword Melter weekly. Most recently, Hit & Run was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sword Melter on October 31, 2026.

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