# Banana Split! vs Melon

The clearest difference is rating: Banana Split! at 5.0 against Melon's 4.5. Banana Split! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 26) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Melon's advantage is ratings volume (138K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melon sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Banana Split! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Banana Split! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Melon has 138K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Banana Split! ships an update every 3 weeks, Melon weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Banana Split! | Melon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banana-split/id1502902068/reviews)** | [4.5 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **138K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 27 MB | 522 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aziz Awada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146566741) | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) |

## What reviewers say

### Banana Split!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banana-split/id1502902068)

Tap to chop and split bananas within a time limit to earn points. Split ice cream to gain extra time. Experience the game in augmented reality, choosing your indoor or outdoor play space.

**Highlights:** Tap to split bananas, Split ice cream for extra time, Augmented Reality mode, Choose indoor/outdoor play space, Collect maximum in 30 seconds

**In-app purchases:** none


### Melon

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Simulation, #100 Top Grossing · Simulation, #161 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 Banana Split! free?

Banana Split! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Melon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Banana Split! or Melon?

Banana Split! is rated higher. Banana Split! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Melon averages 4.5 from 138K ratings.

### Do Banana Split! or Melon have ads?

Both Banana Split! and Melon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Banana Split! or Melon?

Banana Split! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Melon weekly. Most recently, Banana Split! was updated on July 17, 2026 and Melon on September 25, 2026.

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