# Skyward vs Scale

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Skyward | Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyward/id943273841/reviews) | **[4.7 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K | **50K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Unforced Error LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095824334) |

## What reviewers say

### Skyward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyward/id943273841)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent ball physics
- Freezing and crashes

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Ability to save progress
- Option to disable ads
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*