# Amazing Frog? vs Melon

The clearest difference is price: Melon at Free against Amazing Frog?'s $7.99. Melon also leads on ratings volume (142K vs 953) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Amazing Frog?'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Melon is free to download; Amazing Frog? costs $7.99 up front. Amazing Frog? sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Melon sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Melon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 142K ratings behind it against 953, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Amazing Frog?'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Melon's.

Amazing Frog? ships an update every 3 weeks, Melon weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazing Frog? | Melon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (953 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-frog/id1357696438/reviews) | **[4.5 (142K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 953 | **142K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #95 | **#23** |
| Size | 2.6 GB | 572 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FAYJU](https://appshunter.io/developer/315771084) | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazing Frog?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-frog/id1357696438)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Paid · Adventure, #98 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in chaotic, kid-friendly open-world action as a ragdoll frog in the town of Swindon. Parkour, drive, fly, and fight your way through quests, unlock rewards, and discover hidden worlds. Play solo or in 2-player split-screen.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Ragdoll physics simulation, Vehicle driving and flying, Combat with various weapons, Character customization, Split-screen multiplayer, Questing and item collection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Retro Truck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Jetpack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Golden Frog | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and goofy game
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Great for killing time
- 🚀 Lots of things to explore

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy controls
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Bugs with certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when leaving Swindon
- Inability to access certain apps on the Fphone
- Grappling hook and other features not working as intended
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Bigger map like the PC version
- More costumes and skins
- Multiplayer support
- Improved camera controls
- More content and updates


### Melon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Simulation, #33 Top Grossing · Simulation, #151 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Unleash your creativity in a chaotic sandbox game. Experiment with realistic ragdoll physics, a massive arsenal of weapons, and custom devices to create mayhem. Explore open worlds and build your own playground for destructive fun.

**Highlights:** Realistic ragdoll physics, Massive arsenal of weapons, Custom device creation, Open-world sandbox maps, Brutal experiments, Destructive fun

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - 1 Week | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Melon Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Pile of Mels | $0.59 | one-time |
| Heap of Mels | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Dices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Mels | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of SlimeCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Easter Eggs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Clovers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Valentines | $5.59 | one-time |
| Small Gifts Box | $5.59 | one-time |
| Barrel of Mels | $9.99 | one-time |
| First Buy Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Valentines | $13.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gifts Box | $13.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Stars | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Easter Eggs | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Box of Clovers | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Mels | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Gifts Box | $24.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Mels | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lot of Mels | $99.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gifts Box | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great mobile alternative to People Playground
- 👍 Lots of creative possibilities
- 🎨 Customizable characters and scenarios
- 💡 Unique fruit/vegetable characters
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with save system and resizing
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🔍 Lack of detailed instructions
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Limited character and clothing options

**Reported bugs**

- Saved creations glitching or disappearing
- Resizing issues causing damage to characters
- Ads with no close button, forcing app restart
- Inconsistent character behavior and animations

**Requested features**

- More character options (grapes, bananas, etc.)
- Additional weapons, vehicles, and items
- Ability to create custom maps
- Improved physics and gore effects
- Mod support and customization on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazing Frog? free?

Amazing Frog? costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Melon free?

Melon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Amazing Frog? or Melon?

Melon is rated higher. Amazing Frog? averages 4.1 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while Melon averages 4.5 from 142K ratings.

### Do Amazing Frog? or Melon have ads?

Melon shows ads; Amazing Frog? does not.

### Which is updated more often, Amazing Frog? or Melon?

Amazing Frog? ships an update every 3 weeks, and Melon weekly. Most recently, Amazing Frog? was updated on October 25, 2026 and Melon on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Amazing Frog? or Melon?

Amazing Frog? currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Melon at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*