# Sling Away vs Melon Smash!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sling Away at 100% against Melon Smash!'s 36%. Sling Away also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Melon Smash!'s advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sling Away sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Melon Smash! sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sling Away holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon Smash! has 12K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sling Away's written reviews are positive against 36% of Melon Smash!'s.

Sling Away ships an update every 9 days, Melon Smash! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sling Away | Melon Smash! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-away/id1482647202/reviews)** | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 436 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Popa Radu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343055546) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## What reviewers say

### Sling Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-away/id1482647202)

Engage in a relaxing yet strategic game requiring precise aiming to navigate stunning minimalist landscapes. Progress through handcrafted levels that become increasingly challenging while maintaining a calming atmosphere. Unlock new skins as you master the addictive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Relaxing yet challenging gameplay, Multiple skins to unlock, Handcrafted levels, 3D minimalist graphics, Addictive gameplay, Optimized for all screens

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Melon Smash!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603)

Unleash your creativity in an open-world sandbox game. Build anything you can imagine, customize your character, and explore diverse environments. Enjoy endless adventures with no set goals.

**Highlights:** Unlimited building possibilities, Variety of building elements and materials, Hero customization with various skins, Exploration of unique sandbox locations, Freedom with no clear game goal, Creative experimentation with shapes and colors

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

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Pass | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Characters Pass | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Green Spoki | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purple Scary Spoki | $2.99 | one-time |
| White Spoki | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Obby | $3.99 | one-time |
| Claim all rewards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spoki Horror Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Capybara Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Escape from Prison | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chef Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Minigun Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Ancient | $5.99 | one-time |
| Claw Hero | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jetpack Saw Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Microwave Slayer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sickle Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Solar Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Rabbit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monster Cat | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Rabbit Mafia | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock Military | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bazooka Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Music | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gunner Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Cyber Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Microwave Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Clown | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Scientist | $5.99 | one-time |
| Explosion Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Rocker | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Drill Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Saw Hero | $5.99 | one-time |
| Melon Heroes | $7.99 | one-time |
| Event Cyborg Boss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Solar Boss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Rooms | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Interesting visuals
- 🤩 Wow factor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🤖 Copycat of other games

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Lost progress and saved data
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Improve stability and fix bugs
- Add more unique features and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sling Away free?

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

### Is Melon Smash! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sling Away or Melon Smash!?

Sling Away is rated higher. Sling Away averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Melon Smash! averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Sling Away or Melon Smash! have ads?

Melon Smash! shows ads; Sling Away does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sling Away or Melon Smash!?

Sling Away ships an update every 9 days, and Melon Smash! monthly. Most recently, Sling Away was updated on October 24, 2026 and Melon Smash! on October 27, 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.*