# Mobile Run vs Sword Melter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sword Melter at weekly against Mobile Run's every 2 months. Sword Melter also leads on ratings volume (63K vs 835) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Mobile Run's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 48%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Run sells 2 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.

Sword Melter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword Melter has 63K ratings behind it against 835, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Mobile Run's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sword Melter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mobile Run ships an update every 2 months, Sword Melter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Run | Sword Melter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (835 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899/reviews) | **[4.8 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-melter/id6446944494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 835 | **63K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 47.8% 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 | — | **#89** |
| Size | 212 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899)

Collect virtual apps and harness their unique powers to overcome challenges. Strategize your app collection to unlock new abilities and progress through the game.

**Highlights:** Collect virtual apps, Utilize app powers, Strategic gameplay, Unlock new abilities, Progress through challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and interesting gameplay
- 💎 Variety of apps/abilities
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕹️ Controls can be challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Ghost feature staying active
- Ability to bypass levels
- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve app selection and balancing
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Fix reported bugs and glitches


### Sword Melter

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Racing, #126 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 Mobile Run free?

Mobile 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, Mobile Run or Sword Melter?

Sword Melter is rated higher. Mobile Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 835 ratings, while Sword Melter averages 4.8 from 63K ratings.

### Do Mobile Run or Sword Melter have ads?

Both Mobile Run and Sword Melter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Run or Sword Melter?

Mobile Run ships an update every 2 months, and Sword Melter weekly. Most recently, Mobile Run was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sword Melter on October 18, 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.*