# Match vs MelonBox

The clearest difference is update cadence: Match at every 3 days against MelonBox's every 3 weeks. Match also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). MelonBox's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and ratings volume (47 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MelonBox sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Match against 3.4 for MelonBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MelonBox has 47 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Match's written reviews are positive against 25% of MelonBox's.

Match ships an update every 3 days, MelonBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match | MelonBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-up/id1551641399/reviews) | **[3.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melonbox/id6479563946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PANGO GAMES MOBIL UYGULAMA VE OYUN GELISTIRME TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487421318) | [KIDS GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479640840) |

## What reviewers say

### Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-up/id1551641399)

Engage in a 3D matching puzzle game where you pair identical items to clear the screen and progress. Build and upgrade your island empire, manage resources, and explore new lands. This game sharpens observation and memory skills while offering immersive visuals.

**Highlights:** 3D matching puzzle gameplay, Island building and empire development, Resource management, Exploration of diverse islands, Thousands of levels, Realistic 3D visual effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $20.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coin | $35.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $43.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coin | $69.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $84.99 | one-time |


### MelonBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melonbox/id6479563946)

Create and destroy in a 3D sandbox universe. Build worlds, populate them with dynamic characters, and unleash chaos with a variety of weapons. Experience a living environment that reacts to your actions.

**Highlights:** 3D world-building, Dynamic character creation, Over 20 weapons, Interactive environments, Sandbox gameplay, Community features

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battle Pass | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Toilet Attack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tesla Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Solarman Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lightman Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sirenman Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mikehead Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Drill Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Machine gun Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Plane Titan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chainsaw Angel Titan + No ADs | $6.99 | one-time |
| Reporter Titan + No ADs | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match free?

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

### Is MelonBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match or MelonBox?

MelonBox is rated higher. Match averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MelonBox averages 3.4 from 47 ratings.

### Do Match or MelonBox have ads?

Both Match and MelonBox show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match or MelonBox?

Match ships an update every 3 days, and MelonBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Match was updated on October 15, 2026 and MelonBox on October 16, 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.*