Tricky Machines vs Melon Racer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tricky Machines
Experience a physics-based racing game with challenging tracks featuring jumps, puzzles, and drifting. Master different car types and overcome unique obstacles like heavy machinery and tight parking spots. Learn from top player replays to perfect your racing technique.
- Physics-based racing
- Challenging tracks with puzzles and shortcuts
- Drifting mechanics
- Diverse vehicle types
- Heavy machine and parking challenges
- First-person view parking
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Tricky Machines is a physics based racing game. Get the best times on tracks that may include jumps, physical puzzles, shortcuts or just drifting on a racetrack. Watch replays from the best players to improve your technique. You can drive sports cars of rear wheel drive, front wheel drive or all wheel drive with different mechanical traits. Some tracks include heavy machines, boats, or segmented trucks, which need to be parked into tight spots at the end of the course. First person view parking is forced on some maps.
Melon Racer
Experience a thrilling revival of a classic racing game mode, now on mobile. Compete with friends or players worldwide in exhilarating races featuring dynamic obstacles and new challenges. Enjoy regular updates with new tracks and events for a continuously evolving experience.
- Classic racing game mode revival
- Multiplayer racing with friends and worldwide
- Mix of classic and new tracks
- Dynamic obstacles and interactive course elements
- Competitive and cooperative modes
- Regular content updates
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Melon Racer is a thrilling revival of the beloved game mode from Garry's Mod, is now rolling onto mobile platforms! Initially introduced by Garry Newman in GMod 9 and remade for GM11, this iconic racer has been reimagined for a new generation of players. Engage in a zesty world where melons aren't just fruits – they're high-speed racers in a world of exhilarating competition. Classic Roots, Modern Twists: Inspired by the original Melon Racer from GMod, this mobile version preserves the charm and simplicity of racing melons, enhanced with modern graphics and gameplay elements suitable for mobile gaming. Nostalgic Track and New Challenge: Race through a mix of classic track reminiscent of the original game mode and brand-new courses designed exclusively for the mobile experience. Each track is a blend of creativity, challenge, and fun. Multiplayer Racing: Compete against friends or challenge racers worldwide. The mobile version brings together the GMod community and new fans in an accessible, fast-paced multiplayer environment. Dynamic Elements: True to the spirit of Garry's Mod, expect unexpected twists during races - spontaneous obstacles, power-ups, and interactive course elements that keep every race unique and exciting. Competitive and Cooperative Modes: Engage in both competitive races and cooperative challenges. Work together to beat course records or battle it out for first place. Regular Content Updates: Keeping the game fresh and engaging, regular updates introduce new tracks, customization options, and special events, ensuring a continually evolving racing experience. Melon Racer on mobile is a homage to its GMod legacy, redefining the classic game mode for a new era. It's a perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation, offering an engaging, fun-filled racing experience that both long-time fans and newcomers will enjoy. Gear up for a whimsical ride where strategy, speed, and a dash of luck pave the way to victory!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Melon Racer at none against Tricky Machines's 3. Melon Racer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Tricky Machines's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (106 vs 13). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tricky Machines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Melon Racer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tricky Machines against 4.6 for Melon Racer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tricky Machines has 106 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Tricky Machines's written reviews are positive against 100% of Melon Racer's.
| Parameter | Tricky Machines | Melon Racer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (106 ratings) | 4.6 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 106 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Soltesz | Aidyn Ilyas |
Customer experience
Tricky Machines
Melon Racer
In-app purchases
Tricky Machines
- 200 undos$0.99
- 1000 undos$1.99
- unlimited undo$4.99
Melon Racer
No in-app purchases
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