# Hit & Run vs Sword Melter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sword Melter at weekly against Hit & Run's every 2 months. Sword Melter also leads on chart position (#171 vs unranked). Hit & Run's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 48%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hit & Run | Sword Melter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-and-run-level-rush/id1620473280/reviews)** | [4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-melter/id6446944494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76K** | 64K |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#171** |
| Size | 572 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Supercent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Hit & Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-and-run-level-rush/id1620473280)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| noads_2.99 | $2.99 | per month |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Enemies clipping through levels
- Rewards not properly credited

**Requested features**

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


### Sword Melter

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

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Racing, #176 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*