Comparison

Tricky Machines vs Melon Racer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Physics-based racing
  • Challenging tracks with puzzles and shortcuts
  • Drifting mechanics
  • Diverse vehicle types
  • Heavy machine and parking challenges
  • First-person view parking
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Tricky Machines4 screens
Melon Racer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tricky Machines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Melon Racer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tricky Machines versus Melon Racer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTricky MachinesMelon Racer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (106 ratings)4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings106 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter SolteszAidyn Ilyas

Customer experience

Tricky Machines

All ratings106 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.0%

Melon Racer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tricky Machines

One-time3
  • 200 undos$0.99
  • 1000 undos$1.99
  • unlimited undo$4.99
None

Melon Racer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tricky Machines free?
Tricky Machines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melon Racer free?
Melon Racer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tricky Machines or Melon Racer?
Melon Racer is rated higher. Tricky Machines averages 4.5 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Melon Racer averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Tricky Machines or Melon Racer have ads?
Melon Racer shows ads; Tricky Machines does not.

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