# PATZ vs Melldows

The clearest difference is price: PATZ at Free against Melldows's $1.99. PATZ also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Melldows's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

PATZ is free to download; Melldows costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Melldows holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PATZ ships an update every 21 months, Melldows every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PATZ | Melldows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patz/id1459703774/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melldows/id6479600368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 22 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glindemann, Sennoun, Langer GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024972809) | [Łukasz Cichecki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441114138) |

## What reviewers say

### PATZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patz/id1459703774)

Tap to smash creatures on your screen with falling objects. Customize creature appearances with your own photos. Enjoy a simple, pixelated experience with no blood.

**Highlights:** Tap to smash creatures, Customize creature appearance, Use personal photos for creatures, Pixel explosion effects, Shake and rotate device controls, Progress counters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Melldows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melldows/id6479600368)

Design and color your own miniature world in this relaxing sandbox game. Spread forests, create paths, and add structures in a goal-less, creative experience.

**Highlights:** Creative land design, Goal-less sandbox experience, Forest and path creation, Place tents and ruins, Cozy and carefree gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PATZ free?

PATZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Melldows free?

Melldows costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PATZ or Melldows?

Melldows is rated higher. PATZ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Melldows averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PATZ or Melldows have ads?

PATZ shows ads; Melldows does not.

### Which is updated more often, PATZ or Melldows?

PATZ ships an update every 21 months, and Melldows every 4 weeks. Most recently, PATZ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Melldows on October 24, 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.*