# Water Physics Simulation vs Melon Smash!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Water Physics Simulation at 76% against Melon Smash!'s 36%. Water Physics Simulation also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Melon Smash!'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Water Physics Simulation sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Melon Smash! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Melon Smash! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.6K and 12K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Water Physics Simulation's written reviews are positive against 36% of Melon Smash!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Water Physics Simulation ships an update every 2 months, Melon Smash! monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Water Physics Simulation | Melon Smash! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-physics-simulation/id1562726050/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 436 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Oertel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562391231) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## What reviewers say

### Water Physics Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-physics-simulation/id1562726050)

Explore three distinct physics simulations: build and navigate ships, experiment with bomb explosions and water behavior in a sandbox, or observe the interactions of various elements. This free app offers creative building and destructive fun.

**Highlights:** Water and liquid simulations, Ship building and raft survival, Bomb explosions and destruction sandbox, Real-time sandbox with powder/dust particles, Build and control custom boats, Create and destroy structures

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Increase waterlimit by 10000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Increase waterlimit by 20000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Increase water by 50000 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Great water physics
- 🚀 Realistic destruction
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy at times
- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🔍 Confusing UI/controls
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ships not sinking properly
- Spawned objects floating upwards
- Connectivity issues causing crashes

**Requested features**

- Add more disaster tools (e.g., lava, fire, earthquakes)
- Increase water capacity for free users
- Implement realistic ship sinking mechanics
- Add more customization options (e.g., background, color schemes)
- Improve camera controls and zooming


### Melon Smash!

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

Engage in a creative sandbox experience where you can build anything imaginable, from houses to entire cities. Customize your hero and explore diverse, unique locations. Enjoy endless adventures with no set goals, fostering complete freedom.

**Highlights:** Unlimited building possibilities, Hero customization, Vast explorable world, No set game goals, Variety of design tools, Unique locations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Pass | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Characters Pass | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Spoki Horror Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Escape from Prison | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chef Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock Boss | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Cyborg Boss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Solar Boss | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Rooms | $9.99 | 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 Water Physics Simulation free?

Water Physics Simulation 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, Water Physics Simulation or Melon Smash!?

Melon Smash! is rated higher. Water Physics Simulation averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Melon Smash! averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Water Physics Simulation or Melon Smash! have ads?

Both Water Physics Simulation and Melon Smash! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Water Physics Simulation or Melon Smash!?

Water Physics Simulation ships an update every 2 months, and Melon Smash! monthly. Most recently, Water Physics Simulation was updated on November 3, 2026 and Melon Smash! on November 3, 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.*