Comparison

Skyward vs Scale

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

Head to head
About

Skyward

Embark on a serene journey through Escher-style labyrinths with simple one-tap controls. Test your reflexes in a challenging hardcore mode or aim for high scores to unlock new patterns and compete globally.

Highlights
  • Escher-style labyrinths
  • One-tap controls
  • Endless gameplay
  • Dark hardcore mode
  • Unlockable patterns
  • Leaderboard
Features
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A great journey to the sky starts with a single step. Through dynamic Escher-style labyrinths you will reach your inner peace in this endless one-tap-one-step game. Or push your patience and reflexes to the limit in a brand new dark hardcore mode! Tap on the screen at the right time, when the circle is above the tile, to make a step. Get higher scores to unlock new patterns and beat everyone in the leaderboard!

About

Scale

Strategically cut a board to capture space while avoiding moving balls. Offers both tap-to-play and drag-and-drop controls for a fluid experience. Compete on leaderboards and collect in-game items.

Highlights
  • Strategic board cutting
  • Avoid moving balls
  • Tap-to-play controls
  • Drag-and-drop precision
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Collect diamonds
Features
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Scale is an addictive and captivating arcade puzzle game that challenges you to strategically place and time your cuts on the board, avoiding the constantly moving balls to create thrilling gameplay. Now with Tap-to-Play, you can simply tap the board to make your cuts, offering an intuitive and fluid playing experience. Prefer the classic method? No worries—drag and drop for precision cuts remains an option, giving you complete control over how you play. Get ready to challenge your mind and have loads of fun! This game is free, supported by ads related to the game’s content. You can disable ads at any time by purchasing the “No Ads” option. How to Play: It’s simple! Just cut the board, but be strategic—keep an eye on the balls. If you touch a ball before completing your cut, you lose a life. Achieving a ‘Perfect Move’ by passing the level in one move three times gives you an extra life. Boost your score, collect diamonds, and rise up the leaderboard. Compete with friends and see who can dominate in this thrilling game. Dive into ‘Scale’ now and find out just how far you can go in this top arcade game!

Screenshots

Skyward4 screens
Scale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Skyward at none against Scale's shown. Skyward also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 11.0). Scale's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (50K vs 3.7K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Skyward sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scale sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scale holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scale has 50K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Skyward's written reviews are positive against 55% of Scale's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skyward ships an update every 8 days, Scale weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Skyward versus Scale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkywardScale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.7K ratings)4.7 (50K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K50K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetchappUnforced Error LLC

Customer experience

Skyward

All ratings3,654 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews1,012 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative13.5%

Scale

All ratings50,466 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,262 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative37.2%

User reviews

Skyward

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and relaxing design
  • 💡 Unique 3D perspective mechanic
  • 🎨 Beautiful and dynamic visuals

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Unclear gameplay instructions
  • 🔋 Frequent ads disrupt gameplay
  • 🐛 Reported performance issues and glitches
  • 🤔 Concerns about similarity to Monument Valley

Scale

From 50K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
  • 🕹️ Fun and challenging
  • 🆓 Free to play

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Excessive ads and pop-ups
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🤔 Unclear game mechanics

Bugs and requests

Skyward

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing or crashing on some devices
  • Ads causing lags and disrupting gameplay
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a pause button
  • Provide an option to remove ads
  • Improve onboarding and tutorial
  • Introduce more gameplay modes and challenges

Scale

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not unlocking properly
  • Inconsistent ball physics
  • Freezing and crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and levels
  • Ability to save progress
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved performance and stability

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Skyward

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
4 purchases

Scale

One-time4
  • 3000 Diamonds$2.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • 7000 Diamonds$3.99
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  • 15000 Diamonds$4.99

Questions

Is Skyward free?
Skyward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scale free?
Scale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skyward or Scale?
Scale is rated higher. Skyward averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Scale averages 4.7 from 50K ratings.
Do Skyward or Scale have ads?
Scale shows ads; Skyward does not.
Which is updated more often, Skyward or Scale?
Skyward ships an update every 8 days, and Scale weekly. Most recently, Skyward was updated on September 13, 2026 and Scale on September 29, 2026.

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